Advice on requirement to appear and on hiring a lawyer or having one appointed ?

She needs to appear. The first offense carries up to 30 days in jail, $500 fine and loss of VA license (or the ability to drive in Va) for 6...

Can the first offense petty theft shoplifting charge be dropped out of court?

Depends on the jurisdiction. She appears to be eligible for pretrial diversion if offered. This offense is a crime of moral turpitude, fancy lawyer...

If released on probation and an individual breaks their ankle bracelet how much time do they get?

Your friend is looking at some serious time as he seems to be disregarding the court's orders and not trying very hard. Absconding from supervision...

Can I get work release if I am serving a statutory 5 year sentence for internet solicitaionn of a minor. Is there any way to ?

Agreed. If state conviction, work release is possible if judge authorizes and the person qualifies or the jail qualifies him. If federal case, the...

Shopliffting

The charge is petit larceny a Class 1 misdemeanor which carries up to 12 months in jail and $2,500 fine. Those facts don't generally call for that...

I concur with the sound advice you have received. In the meantime, call the Clerk of Court to find out who the court reporter was, if there was one...

How to get my friend out of jail?

Porn on a computer is not illegal. Child pornography, on the other hand, is a serious crime; whether it is manufacturing/distributing, possessing...

What can I do to help my court case on my traffic ticket since I'm newly on Probation? How can I avoid jail?

Be honest and forthcoming with your probation officer. Report it at once, within 72 hours of it happening. They will find out anyhow. Your plea...

In VA, a person who either has pleaded guilty, or nolo contendere or stipulated to the sufficiency of the evidence can expunge the arrest. Even if...

DMV question for dui?

While the particulars vary from state to state, the common factors is that every subsequent DUI arrest and potential conviction increase the...