Do i need to list a DUI if the application asks if i've been convicted of violation of the law other than minor traffic violatio
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Answered on June 13, 2015
A dui is a class 1 misdemeanor, which is worse than a traffic ticket. If you are being honest then you should say yes, you have. If you lie, they...
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Va reckless driving
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Answered on June 13, 2015
Since it is a class 1 misdemeanor, my colleague is correct. You cannot prepay it. If you don't show they probably will try you in your absence...
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I have court in the morning and am Lost. I have a marijuana possession charge of two grams but want to get my record expunged.
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Answered on June 08, 2015
Well, depending on the mood of the judge you could ask for a continuance to try to get an attorney. If your case is not too old, he may continue...
Can I get a restricted license for work if I refused to take a breathalyzer?
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Answered on June 08, 2015
If you lose the refusal then you cannot get a restricted license. You walk for 1 year. You can get one for the dui. Sometimes the refusal will...
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What are, if any; the steps a person with a felony can take to get rights restored?
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Answered on June 07, 2015
Depending on the timing and the type of felony, and your record, you can get your gun rights and your voting rights restored. Talk to an attorney...
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Do jails count time differently?
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Answered on June 05, 2015
Va code section § 53.1-116 says how jail time is calculated. You may want to look it up. But with good behavior it is supposed to be one day...
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Can I get charged for a crime if I was not read my miranda rights before I was arrested?
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Answered on June 05, 2015
You can. Miranda is a protection against confessions without knowing your rights. It is required under specific circumstances. If it should have...
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Can I get 'Reckless Driving-General Rule" knocked down to a lower offense?
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Answered on June 04, 2015
Usually when a court considers cutting someone a break with a reckless, they look at your driving record, your speed, or if an accident the...
If I blew a .25 is it mandatory jail time or is there a possibility with a good lawyer I would have no jail time?
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Answered on May 28, 2015
So, above a .15 carries a 5 day mandatory minimum, above a .20 carries a 10 day minimum. Unless the cops or the prosecutor screws up you will be...
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Will there be jail time?
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Answered on May 17, 2015
Just to add to the answers. An assault charge is punishable up to 12 months in jail. That can be active or suspended time, with a fine or...