Can I get my felony cleared off my record according to VA code § 18.2-251 (first offender statute)?

Sorry, you cannot get it expunged under their current law in Virginia. A 251 disposition would have had to been done at the time of your plea. ...

Well when you appeal to the circuit court it is a whole new trial. So you can get better or worse. It really depends on that particular judge,...

All that should happen at your arraignment is the judge will inform you that the charge has a potential of jail time. So if you qualify, you could...

If he does not have a trial then he would most likely waive most of his appeal rights. If he takes a sentencing agreement he probably would have...

I believe you lose you gun rights until you are 29.

Can I represent myself? Do you think I'll get sentenced to jail time for this conviction that I'm pleading guilty to?

Felonies have long reaching implications above and beyond just the jail time. There may be issues with your case that you may never realize. A...

What happens to someone who violates a preliminary protective order?

Like every charge, the severity of the accusations do make a difference. How blatant the violation of the order, was there any violence or threats...

How much would a bond be for my husband charged with three counts of distribution of a controlled substance?

There are two things a judge looks at when determining bond. Is he a risk of flight and is he a danger to himself or the community (is he going to...

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Will a d.u.i. conviction in 1997 affect the outcome of an open container ticket received now?. What is the maximum penalty?

If it is just an open container violation then it is just subject to a 25 dollars civil penalty, if you are facing a drunk in public or something...

Your son is facing some very serious charges. And sadly once someone is charged with felonies it rarely is a quick fix. I doubt that his trial is...