I had to hire a defense attorney because I was falsely accused of assualt. Can I sue for damages once this case is dismissed?

Hypothetically, an individual can sue for Malicious Prosecution if an individual "maliciously" brings a criminal charge against a person that he or...

Can I be charged with possession even though i wasn't there at the time of the initial charge.

You have received good advice from the other attorneys. Stay home. Don't give trouble the opportunity to find you.

Me and my friend are going to be called to testify for a carnal knowledge and statutory rape charge. What we want to know is...

You imply in your question (statutory rape) that there may have been consensual sex between the two people. In Virginia, if you have a consenting...

If a loved one is in jail and talks to you over the phone about their case can you get in trouble

He should not be discussing anything about his case with you. Most jails record all phone call conversations. More than once, I have received CDs...

Can My 23 year old nephew be charged for having sex with his16 year old girlfriend? If so is it a felony or misdemeanor?

The answer is yes (even if the sexual encounter is consensual). It would be a Felony as well as his being placed on the Sexual Registry if he were...

Can I have an expungement hearing appearance waived if I am active military in another state?

The answer is a probable yes. An expungement is a civil proceeding and the court can waive your appearance (especially if the expungement is not...

Unfortunately, Virginia does not permit an expungement for convictions. You state that you now have four felonies on your record. That is quite...