Likely any criminal record check, including one done by the FBI, will show that you were arrested and charged with the offense of possession of mj...

I am moving your question to immigration law.

You need to speak to an immigration attorney.

Charged for going 59 in a 35 mph school zone. What should I do?

You have been given great advice by my colleague. You want to have the judge reduce this charge since a conviction will likely increase your...

I’m being falsely accused of rape, does a prosecutor take into account the accusers mental illness/past?

You should not be speaking to the detective or anyone else without an attorney being present. They are NOT your friend. Hire a local experienced...

For traffic tickets (speeding), what is the best way to approach a judge if you know you are guilty?

If you are really concerned, hired an experienced traffic lawyer. You can be given great advice, as my colleague has done, but we can’t turn you...

Can i get my guilty charge expunged by the Governor?

Yes, VA law is tough. Perhaps explaining on your application how you have changed character-wise since pleading guilty to the reckless driving...

After completing felony probation early, is their a chance i can reduce a first timw felony to a misdemeanor?

As you have been advised, any reduction of a felony needs to be done BEFORE you are sentenced on the felony. Hopefully folks reading this posting...

Would this be considered Double Jeopardy in Criminal Law?

Practically speaking, double jeopardy is when there is a second trial for the same legal offense. In your BF’s situation, his charge was nolle...

Ticket (Improper Lane Change - 64.2-803)

With a good driving record, it is always worth going to court to explain what happened. Do an online driver improvement course (for insurance...