Is this a defense to a second offense possession of Marijuana?

The Virginia statute does not include convictions from other states, so the Florida prior conviction is unlikely to enhance to a second offense....

Can a family member file charges for domestic violence on my behalf without my consent even if they didn't witness the events?

They can go to the police or magistrate and complain about a crime, but if they did not witness the crime, they cannot testify in Court about what...

You are correct that the Prostitution statute (18.2-346) does not criminalize those acts, however you should look at Keeping a Bawdy Place...

I was convicted of a 3rd within 10 years is there anyway I can get a restricted Dls before the 3 year mark.

Unfortunately you cannot get a restricted until 3 years are up. Before you can get a restricted you have to petition the circuit court and get an...

Someone is giving me 200,000 for saving them 4 million in my name will I go to jail if I do that i really need the money.

This is definitely a scam. You should report this to your local police department. This is a good way to unwittingly help in the commission of a...

Could the store owner tell him everything was ok and then collect money until it was paid for and then have him arrested. entra

Many people are confused about convictions when no jail time is imposed. What the store owner told him can be mitigating and possibly negate his...

Can I talk to the DA and see if he will drop this before it goes to court?

Whether you can talk to the Commonwealth's Attorney normally depends on the jurisdiction. Most in Central Virginia do not talk to unrepresented...

Is there a statue of limitations for charging this individual with Assault? Would it be considered assault with a deadly weapon?

There is no such thing as Assault with a deadly weapon in Virginia, the grades of assault depend on the intent and the injury to the individual. ...