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My son got charge a misdemeanor for a Bibi gun charge sentence one year but six months suspended in Woodbridge VA when will he
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Answered on November 10, 2013
If he's over 18 he would serve half the misdemeanor sentence, so three months (6 month sentence - 3 mos = 3 mos to serve). Felony time (conviction...
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If you plead guilty to a misdemeanor how can you get it removed from your record?
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Answered on November 10, 2013
No, because a criminal conviction is forever in Virginia unless yu can obtain a pardon from the Governor--not likely, rarely given. It will stay...
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What is a violation of public order?
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Answered on November 10, 2013
Usually "public order" is slang for an offense that disrupts society, such as a noise violation, trespassing, causing a disturbance, drunk in...
What Can I Expect On My First Day Of Trial??
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Answered on November 10, 2013
On the first day of a Circuit Court felony bench trial theer attorneys make Opening Statements about what the evidence will show and then the...
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Federal agents stopped by and handed me a subpoena to appear at some grand jury. They said it was secret. What should I do?
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Answered on November 10, 2013
Definitely consult an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer to see what your liability exposure is. There are many reasons for being...
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How would you fight case on forgery?
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Answered on November 10, 2013
The prosecutor must prove you knew or should have known the check was forged, that is, the signature on it was not valid. The state must show you...
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Can I move out of Virginia to New York if I have been charged with possession of marijuana for the first time?
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Answered on November 10, 2013
The short answer is "yes," but the better answer is "it's complicated. Since you have been charged and not convicted yet, it may be a condition of...
Can i sue someone who ran a red light and was about to hit me?
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Answered on November 07, 2013
Yes, you can sue but you may have a problem proving damages where you did not suffer a property loss. You could go to a magistrate and swear out a...
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Can a person challenge jurisdiction after that person has already appeared and only requested a continuance (nothing else)?
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Answered on November 07, 2013
Yes, jurisdiction is so important it can be raised ANYTIME in the case. If the court lacks jurisdiction it must stop the case. If the officer...
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DUI/DWI in Virginia
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Answered on March 07, 2012
Key question is if you admitted to the police that you were driving, and whether you told them that you did not consume any alcohol AFTER the...
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