The three gentlemen before me have effectively answered the question. I write to add that if the attorney is in fact stating to your son that he...

Our 20 yr old son is under investigation for a sex crime at his college, UMW. We need to find appropriate counsel,

Fredericksburg is blessed with a number of experienced criminal defense attorneys. Many of us offer free consultations. You and your son should...

If i completed first offender program & charge was dismissed by judge do i have a record?

It sounds like you actually were arrested, technically speaking. If you saw the judge, the officer must have given you a piece of paper telling...

What is the least amount of time someone can pull in jail for probation violation

At your probation violation hearing, the court will first determine whether or not you are in violation of the terms and conditions of your...

I got cought shopliftong at kroger and have to go to court on the 1st it was, only nail, polish $2. 88 this is my first w

I don't practice in the Roanoke area. You have an answer from a local attorney that seems to suggest first-time offenders frequently get a weekend...

Malicious wounding in Virginia is accomplished when you "maliciously shoot, stab, cut, or wound any person or by any means cause him bodily injury,...

What kind of sentence am i looking at? and will this be one or two probation violations?

You should speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney in your area. From the looks of the situation, both suspended jail sentences are...

If your conviction occurred over three years ago you are definitely too late to appeal and the opportunity for some other post-conviction remedies...

My daughter, age 22, has been arrested and in jail for a month now. She is being charged for accessory to armed robbery, becaus

If your daughter wants to, she can give written authorization to her attorney to discuss the case with you. You can then take a more active role. ...

Do I need a lawyer or attorney or anything?

You may be able to keep that clean record if you speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney in your area. Speak to several to get a feel...