It is interesting that in other states, the percentage of the time a person serves might depend upon the type of offense. We don't have that in...

Do subpoenaed witnesses have to identify the defendant at the preliminary hearing?

In Virginia, the primary purpose of a preliminary hearing is to determine whether there is "sufficient cause" for charging the accused with the...

He can try to do it on his own by filing a motion to modify the sentence under Virginia Code 19.2-303, (which is not available if he was ever...

Theres no prove that he was having sex with a miner do they still have to take him to court?

In Virginia, the testimony of a complaining witness can be the sole evidence against an accused, and this applies to sex offenses against minors. ...

My employer had me arrested for embellizament of 1000.00. They made me sign a confession. What can I do?

You might not be able to suppress that confession, which could result in a felony conviction. Based on the amount of money and other possible...

Assuming you are referring to a sentence from the Commonwealth of Virginia, the 85% calculation is fairly straight forward. Eighty-five percent of...

How much Jail time, if any, am I looking at?

You could get a heavy sentence. Your actual sentence could turn on numerous factors, including the details of the offenses, your entire life...

My brother just got charged with 1st degree burglary(forcible)... what does that mean. all i can do is cry, what happens now

In Virginia, we have various burglary offenses. Probably the most common one is Va. Code § 18.2-8, which states, "If any person break and enter...

Judge Said "Something Needs to Be Done" to Fix Court Errors, But How to Ask Him--WHAT?

It might not be a simple clerical error, but the Virginia Code allows for clerical errors to be corrected pursuant to Code 8.01-428(B), which...

I am looking to reopen an 8 year old case.. I was convicted of soliciting a minor on the internet..

Assuming you are referring to a conviction in Virginia, I'm sorry to say that you probably cannot challenge your 8-year-old conviction now. ...