Friend should get a lawyer right away. Friend can wait for court appointed lawyer if need be. In the meantime, advise Friend not to discuss the...

Is it the responsibility of a court appointed attorney to file a reconsideration of sentencing for their client?

A court appointed counsel's involvement with a case usually ends at sentencing and upon advising the defendant of his right to appeal, and advising...

Can I have a 16 year old minor testify on my behalf in a criminal case ?

Since she is the victim, I imagine the prosecutor's office will bring her to court. That's their decision. It will not matter if her parent is...

The short answer is yes. If your friend is on probation, her probation officer is given a lot of discretion to decide what is in her best...

Pending felony at 17 and now I’m 18 what will happen?

It sounds like whatever was going to be the outcome of the robbery charge was going to depend on how you performed on probation. If that is the...

There is no statute of limitations on a felony offense in Virginia. That means the police can wait as long as their investigation requires, so...

Do I need keep following up with my probation officer after completing my probation?

Your question does not provide all the information needed to answer it properly. However, I would begin by contacting your lawyer from your court...

What court do I file request for appeal with to reverse the decision of the circuit court that was made to appeal custody order?

The next step, if you were to take it, would be to appeal to the Court of Appeals. You have 30 days from when the judge signed the hearing order. ...

What rights do I lose as a juvenile convicted felon?

Juvenile charges are not technically criminal processes, but civil cases. They say convicted a lot in juvenile court, but the technical term for...

Can i be charged if a police find plastic bag with drugs in it on the side of an abandoned house if they lift my dna of the bag

To find "your" DNA on the baggie, they would have to have a sample of "your" DNA to compare against whatever they may obtain from the bag. If you...