Do I need legal representation for reckless driving? (84 mph on a 70 mph zone)

While not a requirement, legal representation would be extremely helpful for you for a number of reasons. Reckless driving is a Class 1...

MY SON PLEADED GUILTY TO GRAND LARCENY IN 2003 AND NOW HE BEEN CHARGED WITH GRAND LARCENY AND GRAND LARCENY AUTO

With Grand Larceny, the penalty can range from all suspended time to the statutory max of 20 years. What he gets will be dependent on the facts of...

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My court date was april 17th 2014 but on my arrest warrant it say feb. 17th 2014. what should i do by the date being wrong?

I would recommend checking the online case information system at courts.state.va.us to check on the date of your case if it was in District or...

How does a judge decide if the defendant is going to get jail time or not?

For a felony offense, the judge would consider the Virginia Sentencing Guidelines (if it is a guidelines offense), the nature and facts of the...

A moonshine still was found on my property in Va. I did not know about it. What ramifications am I in for?

Section 4.1-314 of the Code of Virginia makes possessing a still without a permit a Class 1 Misdemeanor, which means it is punishable by up to 12...

Sentences run consecutive on one charge? Are they talking about sentence for probation and sentence for jail time?

Consecutive means that the jail sentences run one after the other. From your facts, it sounds like the sentence was suspended initially and then...

What is the time in virginia for third offenses for drug related?

If you are referring to a third offense for manufacturing/selling/distributing/possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance...

Should I get a lawyer?

You are not eligible for a court appointed attorney since it is a class 4 misdemeanor because you don't face the possibility of a jail sentence. I...

Requesting a continuance.

First continuances are routinely granted. There are circumstances in which it may not be granted - your request is too late, the reason for the...

How bad is for a first time marijuana possession charge?

The consequences for a first time marijuana offense can be mitigated. If you have no prior drug-related offenses on your record, you are eligible...