Attorney is suggesting pleading NGRI in Virginia, what would other options be?

First and foremost it is really concerning that you don't feel comfortable asking your attorney these questions. Sitting down face to face with...

In eastern district of Virginia, where we are, if the prosecutor is filing a 5k and endorsing probation it would be extremely unusual for the...

When do I hire a lawyer and when does he or she come to the courtroom?

If he has a lawyer on Tuesday, the lawyer can argue for bond, as the above attorney indicated. Unfortunately he cannot file a formal bond motion...

Pwid first offense in anything, what should i do? this is my first offense in anything and i do not have no warrants or anythin

It's going to depend upon the substance (cocaine, heroin, marijuana, crack? pills? ) and the quantity. Additionally, your lawyer will need to...

Unfortunately, no. That will be your initial appearance and another court date will be set for the trial/plea. On the next court date, the...

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Each separate instance is charged as a separate count. So two separate instances of robbery. Sometimes there only needs to be a minor difference...

How did you find out that you tested positive? The best thing for you to do is to call your probation officer and ask how they are planning to...

My friend got caught pawning his dads jewlery.

He can be charged with theft, for taking it from the rightful owner, and he can be charged with false pretenses - pawning it under the ruse that it...

Sex with a minor but never caught in the act

If they believe the minor is credible, the police and prosecutor can use her testimony alone to prosecute your friend. I 100% agree he should not...

Watching, possessing, and sharing adult pornography is not a crime in Virginia, unless it is illegally pirated. The definition of child...