Hi, if a lawyer files a Motion to Reconsider in VA, can the defendant still file an Appeal afterwif he/she isn't satisfied with

If the case is still in the trial (Circuit) court then the motion to reconsider can still be filed. There are deadlines to file the appeal but the...

This would have been set out in the sentencing order. I know our judges in the jurisdictions were I practice will rarely run sentences...

My boyfriend received a 20year sentence with 17.3 years suspended and he's been in jail since jan24,2017? still in city jail.

He will serve 85% of his sentence. He could be transferred to the DOC at any time. I wish you guys the best.

After being charged with prescription fraud for adhd meds, is it legal to obtain the same med through a doctor, legally?

Depending on all of the facts of the case it should not affect his/her current charge. I would suspect your friend has a lawyer. I would suggest...

I need help obtaining a lawyer?

If you qualify for a court appointed attorney the court will assign you an attorney. If you do not qualify (based on your income level) you can...

Is there a mandatory sentence for amminition for a convicted felon

Your friend needs an attorney. Ammunition is the equivalent of a gun under the statute. There are a lot of factors that he will have discuss with...

How can I keep from getting jail time when i was charged with conceal/alter price mercy 1st

There are a number of scenarios that could play out here. One thing you should speak to an attorney about the possibility of receiving a first...

Can jail time be reduced for the following murder:

Everything can be taken into account when someone is sentenced. Whether or not it results in the amount of time one would have to serve is up to...

What is the role of he-say, she-say in the criminal system?

That is how many criminal prosecutions proceed - 2 suspects/co-defendants and the first person who cooperates gets the break. Many times this is...

What deal could I get being charged with 2counts of sell provide sch l/ll 2counts of sell distribution sch iv and 3cnts conspira

Sorry about your husband. You need to hire an attorney ASAP. These are very serious charges and they will not just disappear. I wish you the...