Why was I tried as an adult in Juvenile courts, and is it on my public record?

You were convicted in JDR because you "committed a felony and a misdemeanor against a minor." JDR has original jurisdiction when the case involves...

What are the stipulations of a juvenile protective order?

Va Code 16.1-253 states that a child protective order can be issued "to protect a child's life, health, safety or normal development," and the...

If I failed to obey order and held in contempt and case was finalized?

Are you certain you were ordered to VASAP for a marijuana conviction because that is not required by the statute only for DUI conviction. So if was...

I was arrested for domestic violence by my attorney advice to plead no contest never explained that i could lose my gun rights

It's not a conviction if it is dismissed. Only the federal ATF form 4473 asks about misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. Virginia firearm form...

Do I need parental permission?

You need to look at the broader plan for your life. No you don't need your parents permission but do you need their support? Think about how your...

Nolle prosequi means the case was not prosecuted by the Commonwealth and they can choose to bring the charge back under certain circumstances....

Are juveniles supposed to have their Miranda rights given as well?

Yes all people must be advised of Miranda if they are questioned after arrest or custodial detention. However, the issue in each case is whether...

Can one jurisdiction petition another to require a released offender be forced to register as sex offender from 30yrs ago?

Va code 9.1-901 states registry is required for every person convicted of a registrable offense on or after July 1, 1994. It would appear a 1980...

In the state of virgina can they upgrade it to a felony if you get three domestic assaults within a certain period of time

Yes in Virginia a third domestic assault and battery is a felony or any two combination of malicious or unlawful wounding, or strangulation and a...

Am I going to jail for not completing my community service hours?

Most likely you are just looking at conviction for failing to comply with first offender, but every judge and jurisdiction is different and you...