What are my options for possession of alcohol underage if it's my first offense?

If your jurisdiction in Albermarle County or City of Charlottesville (UVA location) then consult local counsel about working out a disposition with...

You need to consult an experienced immigration attorney to properly advise you on this. There are other facts that need to be considered, such as...

I believe I was wrongfully stopped and issued a traffic summons. Can I get some advice?

Virginia allows officers to stop you for many reasons, and your interpretation that the stop was improper should be vetted by an experienced...

Can i get in the US without being arrested?

I agree that you should consult with an immigration lawyer over what the impact a drunk in public conviction may have. That said, this is a minor...

WIth respect to the law of evidence, What is Virginia's approach to qualifying computer data in printout form?

As Attorney Oblon says, Virginia allows computer printouts as business records if confirmed by a person with knowledge of how they were produced or...

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I have just received a disorderly conduct charge and have yet to consult my court appointed attorney. What is usual procedure?

Court appointed or not, your attorney should be consulted about possible defenses or mitigating factors that may apply in your case. Video or not,...

Attorney Oblon is correct, and I would shorten my answer to say conviction is forever in Virginia. Unless it's a case of mistaken identity, or a...

Are you about to be released from prison if you get a medical discharge?

"Medical discharge" can refer to many things. You can be medically discharged from one prison to another, or one cell block to another, or the...

What are the loopholes for a 3rd time drug offender in Richmond, Virginia.

I agree that there are no "loopholes" or tricks. Your loved one is no longer eligible for a "251" dismissal option under Virginia law, since that...

I am being charged with grand larceny in virginia with only a witness that saw me there not leaving with is that enough to convi

You can risk trial but if the evidence is strong it may not be a good idea. . Eyewitness testimony is powerful evidence and the law allows an...