My friend has a charge of 14 pounds of marijuana and two firearms how much time is he lookn at?
In Virginia, the sentencing range for possession with the intent to distribute of more than 5 pounds of marijuana is 5 to 30 years in prison. See...
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In Virginia, the sentencing range for possession with the intent to distribute of more than 5 pounds of marijuana is 5 to 30 years in prison. See...
Under Virginia law, there are only a few, very limited options for challenging a revocation proceeding, and "normal" constitutional rights don't...
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Technically, in Virginia, the plea "agreement" must be in writing before it is presented to the judge for approval, but the plea "offer" does not...
Depending upon many factors, including what the charges are at the time he pleads or goes to trial, his sentencing exposure could vary greatly. ...
Habeas cases are extremely complex; accordingly, I doubt you will find guidelines applicable to your particular case. If the case involves a...
Yes; it is possible (although difficult) to get the firearm conviction overturned by filing a habeas petition. The habeas petition must be filed no...
Under the U.S Constitution, as well as the Virginia Constitution, a person facing revocation of either probation or parole is entitled to minimum...
No. A "conviction" cannot be expunged under Virginia law. However, a "charge" can be expunged if the person was acquitted, the charges were...
The answer depends upon the context. For immigration purposes, a 12-month sentence, even if suspended in its entirety, can count as a felony. For...
The law in Virginia, like most states, allows retroactive application of the sex offender registry. Almost all courts to address the issue have...