The only other factor to add to the answer above is if there is a mandatory minimum associated with the charge. If so, you do all of whatever the...

Am I allowed to look at the case file?

The file in the clerk's office should be a public record. You should be able to view that, if your talking about the Commonwealth's attorney's...

See above

If you do not want to go forward with the protective order you can tell the judge that. If there are criminal charges associated with it, like an...

Should I or can I obtain an experienced JDR Lawyer to be present with my wife tomorrow when she meets the judge?

You definitely need to hire someone if you can afford it. First she will have her arraignment, which is to advise the court if you are going to...

There is no set number of continuances. The standard is "good cause." Practically though, if they can't find the person then a judge isn't going...

Pay the money if you can. I'd have a hard time seeing a judge giving you any or even some of your backup time for that reason. Could it happen?...

If someone has a restraining order against me are they supposed to be contacting my family

If your are under a protective order and you are forbidden by that order from doing certain things, like having contact with her and you violate it...

It does. If a prosecutor pulls your juvenile record and it can be held against you in adult court. If you are facing a felony in circuit court,...

Is this a criminal case or a civil case. Can he go to jail?

Could be either, I guess. The criminal charge would be destruction of property. It would depend if it was intentional or not. If the damage is...

When calculation of presentence ponts in Va, are the points different when firearms are involved? I think It's 10 points vs. 12

The guidelines are separated by types of charges. So it depends on the charge. If there are multiple charges then the charge with the highest...