What should you do in court if caught shoplifting, and does it effect your future in establishing a career?

Many jurisdictions have something called diversion for first offenders which can result in dismissal after doing some classes, probation and...

This is a really good situation in which you can ask your probation officer, and get a straight answer from them. In fact, they will look upon you...

Does an arrest record in Virginia stays on someone's record even if he was not prosecuted and the case was dropped?

The arrest will show on his record until he gets it expunged. It does not show as a conviction, but does show up as a charge. The remedy for this...

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Do I need to hire A Lawyer If My Probation Officer Files A Petition for Me to have Early Release From Supervision?

This is probably the one case where I would say you can slide by without one for the time being. If the judge doesn't grant your early release, ...

My boyfriend has 4 courts coming up for driving with revoked licence?

Sounds like you have multiple problems. The courts coming up for Driving on a Revoked license, if they are misdemeanors, each carry a maximum of 1...

We will need to check the regulations to see if you are required to report the charge to your command. Are you charged in alexandria? I have...

You or your attorney will need to call the clerk's office to find out the status of the case and why he is not in the fugitive file. Regardless,...

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The court will grant an expungement when there is good cause shown. The Commonwealth gets a chance to object if they feel it necessary, which is...

It depends upon why you are asking. If you are asking, would your Virginia sentencing guidelines count a violation separately for purposes of...

How much time is she possibly looking at

I agree with Ms. Carter. 15 years of suspended time means that the court can impose any portion of that, or all of it, due to a violation of...