During a trail, if another crime is discovered can someone be charged with the crime?

Yes, it is possible she will be charged. A law enforcement officer will need to investigate the situation, and if they feel there is probable...

In moving the Court to overcome the presumption against bond, two factors must be addressed - the potential danger to the community presented by...

Be charged with a firearm in a drug deal even if I didn't sell anything and the informant handed me the gun in deal it want mine

Is it a federal or state case? Have any charges been brought at this time, and against whom? Why were you there at a drug deal? Do you have a...

Can I get a crime taken off my record that is 10 years old in Virginia?

In Virginia, any conviction, no matter how remote it is, will stay on your record permanently. It does not matter if it is a misdemeanor or a...

What type of plea agreements are required in Virginia circuit courts?

You posted in the federal crime forum, but this is appropriately a criminal defense question because you are asking about Virginia Circuit Court. ...

By law how long does it take to set an arraignment date after seeing magistrate after being indicted in Virginia?

He can be arraigned at any time before speedy trial runs. The Virginia statute for speedy trial says he must be tried within five months of the...

If the only witness against you in a pandering case that says she was forced is still prostituting can you be convicted?

Here's the statute governing that charge: § 18.2-355. Taking, detaining, etc., person for prostitution, etc., or consenting thereto; human...

Will the state police let me know when their investigation is complete

It depends on whether you are the victim, who made a complaint, or whether you are a suspect. If you are a suspect, they may or they may not. ...

How do I file a petition for misdemeanor expungement

The other attorneys who answered are correct - once it's on your record as a conviction, it's permanent. You are also well beyond the time to file...

To answer your direct question, 21 days with no reporting is more than adequate to substantiate an absconding accusation. However, extenuating...