Is the "controlling issue" in a criminal conviction reported by a court the arrest, initial charge, or amended charge?

Your attorney is correct. Your record will show the original charge (petit larceny) as well as the charge to which you ultimately pled...

The advice above is correct. The best thing you can do is contact an attorney who has a good working relationship with the Commonwealth's Attorney....

Best defense for a 18.2-248

Without more information, it is nearly impossible to provide you with any meaningful advice. Criminal charges are fact specific and can vary...

I got pulled over three times in a months time and receive two driving on revoked

If you would like to know if you can be charged (and potentially convicted) of both driving revoked charges, the answer is yes. In fact, when the...

I was charged with a misdemeanor 2 years ago and would like to know if I qualify for expungement. Also, if I am in another state

The description is bit confusing, but it sounds like you have described a deferred disposition, which is quite common. However, under such, a...

Property Manager "authorized" maintenance to climb through our patio door and enter our condo. Is this breaking and entering?

The previous answer is correct. B and E requires an intent to commit a crime. That will be difficult to prove in this case based on the information...

Do I need a traffic court lawyer?

Reckless Driving is a class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum of 1 year in jail and $2,500 fine. With that said, it is extremely rare that an...

Check the official website of the Virginia court system: http://www.courts.state.va.us/caseinfo/home.html You can search for your court date and...

I am charged with grand larceny in va can I offer to pay them back for a lesser sentence

There are a few things going on when you are charged with a crime such as you describe. First, the Commonwealth, who represents the interest of the...

Can I get rearrested when a new charge of the same type is brought up

Based on the information you provided, you can certainly be charged with both crimes. You cannot be re-arrested for the first charge (it would...