If you were charged with assault for hitting your girlfriend, then those charges are now in the Commonwealth's hands. A common misconception is...

A "Review Progress Hearing" is a review hearing set by the judge to monitor if you have completed everything you were required to complete. Since...

The penalty for petit larceny varies widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions will give all suspended time, while others...

Can jail time at amother jail count on another sentence?

Not likely. It depends on the specific charge you were being held on. If you were being held on Charge "A" in one jurisdiction, you cannot...

What would the punishment for a Felony class 2 abduct intent to defile section 18.2-48?

A Class 2 felony is punishable from 20 years up to life and can include a fine up to $100,000. How much of that time is suspended will be heavily...

I'm looking for the general term for felonies that cause harm to another... Grouped as in when checking background reports

The Virginia Code defines "Acts of Violence" in 19.2-297.1. Note that does not include some offenses like felony assault & batteries and some...

I was charged with reckless driving 05/22/2013 VA. I paid the fines the only problem I would like to have this expunge .

Since you paid the fines, you were found guilty of the offense of reckless driving. If you prepay a fine, that is considered an entry of a guilty...

How can a person be found guilty of rape when there is no evidence of the rape only her word against theirs?

The court can find someone guilty of rape or any other charge based on the testimony of one witness. The court is required to find evidence beyond...

What is the sentence for third offence fail to register on registry

A second or subsequent offense of failing to register for the sex offender registry (18.2-472.1) is a Class 5 felony, which means it is punishable...

I was arrested for 18.2-174.1 of the va code. 1st offense. what are the chance of jail time and major fine?

Whether you're facing jail time is up to a bunch of factors - whether you have any prior criminal record, how your jurisdiction treats these...