What to expect from a marijuana possession charge

Courts themselves don't drug test. At your arraignment, you will be asked if you want a court appointed attorney or if you are going to retain...

Since I am facing 5 felonies over 3 different arrests, but over the same alleged Incident, should I separate trials?

You definitely need to retain a local experienced criminal defense attorney to discuss all aspects of your charges, if you do not currently have an...

Although A Person With A Criminal Conviction Can't Get An Expungment, In VirginiaThey Still Get Their Record Sealed Or Unpublish

You might want to read my legal guide on Expungements in VA on this website.

Felony Credit Card Theft

You really need to speak to a local experienced criminal defense attorney right away. Most will give you a free consultation. Click on "find a...

How much time for probation violation in VA?

Your fiancé can expect to serve the remainder or part of his suspended sentence. He should be speaking to the attorney who represented him on the...

Personal Record in County Records

You cannot get the county to take it off the public website and it could stay there for 10 years or more. Your best option is to contact an...

Defense attorneys generally prefer to speak to the prosecutor before the preliminary hearing and obtain information about the prosecutor's case. ...

Does voluntary community service help before my preliminary?

Your charge is close enough to a misdemeanor that community service may help your situation, depending on any prior criminal record you may have. ...

Yes you do indeed need a lawyer. Please read my legal guide on DUIs on this website. I think you will find it very informative.

When can my bondsman bail me out?

You are assuming that the magistrate will set bond but that is not always the case. It will depend on your criminal history and the charge you are...