Chances of jail for second theft offense?

Because this is a felony, this is a very serious charge. You are facing some serious jail time, as well as a felony record that will hinder your...

Will I have to go back to court for last hearing ? If so, what happens when I go back to court?

You probably do not need to go, but I would still recommend going. If there was any mistake made by someone in the clerk's office, or something is...

Does deferred disposition mean I've been convicted?

If the charge is to be dismissed upon completion of community service and probation, then no, you have not been convicted, nor will you be if you...

Do prosecutors nolle prosequi even if there's enough evidence?

Certainly they do on occasion, but whether or not they will is another question. The decision to do so would depend on a number of factors, all of...

Possible to get deferred disposition for a second theft offense?

Without knowing more, it is difficult to say, but very, very unlikely. Most judges and prosecutors are going to take the approach that if you did...

Are deferred disposition offered for felony charges?

Deferred dispositions are sometimes offered in felony cases such as this, but it will depend on a number of things, including any previous criminal...

Will taking counseling help my defense before preliminary?

Counseling and community service always have the potential to make a defendant look better at preliminary hearing. That being said, the only...

The previous obtaining money by false pretenses - assuming this occurred in Virginia, you went through the entire expungement proceeding? This...

Please help me what to do. Ive been charged embezzlement with the cost of $300 something.

As the other attorneys posted, repaying the money is not a defense to the charge. In other words, just because you paid it back, does not mean...

The characteristics you listed certainly do not hurt your case, but whether or not they can be used to help with a lighter sentence is difficult to...