Can my boyfriend be charged with statutory rape if it has occurred over a year ago, and we are now both 18 and getting married?

There is no "statutory rape" in Virginia if the minor is over 15 years old and the sexual intercourse is consensual. However, an adult (over 18...

Typically, ineffective assistance of counsel cannot be argued on direct appeal. In other words, typically your counsel's failure to meet with you,...

However, in response to the third answer, a pardon will not remove the conviction from your record either. It just adds a notation that you have...

In Virginia, a degree of "sp" probably means "special." That's nothing to worry about. Grand larceny in Virginia does not fit into one of the 6...

First, go to court. You will want to see if the person from other car is present. If not, your ticket could get dismissed. Second, if the judge...

Expired out of state license issue

Almost anything can be proof of address: lease, cell phone bill, tax return. If you have been here 2 years, go get a VA license from the DMV as...

Is a probation officer allowed to extend your probation?

You need to talk with your attorney and go back in front of your judge to correct the issue. Typically in Fairfax, you would complete 1 year of...

You are eligible for expungement if a "nolle prosequi is taken or the charge is otherwise dismissed." See Va Code section 19.2-392.2. So, if your...

What will my penalties most likely be ?

First, you'll be in juvenile court since you are only 17. So, the attorneys advising you about penalties for adult misdemeanors are just wrong. The...

How long can the state of Virginia keep my licence suspended?

If your license is suspended for a specific offense, then typically the suspension is for a set period of time. If your license is suspended for...