Can a person who has signed a plea deal but has to wait 6 months to be sentenced who failed one drug screen out of 16 get out

Not sure if you got a deferred disposition - a conditional plea and that required you to stay out of trouble for 6 months before sentence was...

Minor (17) Got caught shoplifting 50$ worth of stuff at walmart Virginia. What do i do?

It would be considered a first offense. I would suggest your parents consult with an attorney to determine whether or not it would be beneficial...

A family member was arrested on several charges in Virginia. Arraignment is in 2 days. Will they be released at that time?

The judge will consider 2 things - is he/she a flight risk and is he/she a threat to himself/herself or others. Whether or not he/she is a flight...

Do I have a life sentence of unemployment in the law enforcement field with a dismissed felony charge?

It sounds like you took a first offender disposition. Therefore, the charge cannot be expunged. You do not have a conviction but the charge will...

Should I state in my will that I am NOT releasing my former spouse from the alimony arrears that have accumulated?

I agree with both of the previous posts. Not sure if you ex has any income that can be garnished or anything of value on which you can get a lien....

What should he expect to get from potential probation violation?

It is odd that he was convicted last May and he has not been violated. I would have suspected that the PO would have violated him after he was...

You should not be drug tested on the arraignment date. However, if you take a first offender disposition or are convicted of possession of...

Child Abandonment? Has he done this? Can I take legal action?

Not sure what kind of legal action you are looking to take. If you are seeking more child support you would have to serve him with a petition at...

Getting a felony "expunged"? Other than the removal of the crime, what are the differences between a "pardon" and "expunge"?

In Virginia the felony will remain on your record forever unless the Governor specifically issues you a pardon. That does not happen often.

You could go to the Magistrate if you have concrete evidence that he trespassed on your property.