I served 3 month; charges were dropped 2016; I received a new charge; can I apply time served from previous detainment of 3 mo?

Dead time. Time served is charge-specific. If it was for the same conduct, and the prosecution was the reason they dropped the charge previously,...

Most every probationer is obligated to keep the peace, be of good behavior, and not violate the laws. While probation officers often have some...

What is the Virginia code for revocation of probation that you cannot give probation longer than for the initial sentence?

There is often a suspended portion of a sentence, and an active portion of a sentence. A suspended portion of a sentence can be suspended for...

The public website information offered by the Virginia Courts web-page is not official; it can be incomplete and incorrect. But, Virginia will...

Can I file assault charges on my boyfriend's son for shoving my son and attacking him verbally?

Shoving someone can amount to an assault. How to obtain a charge against someone depends on the circumstances, such as whether the person doing...

There is no difference. People who get convicted often have a portion of a jail or prison sentence suspended, on the condition that they do (or...

The short answer is yes, if you get an out of state ticket, it can affect your Virginia license, and can cause your auto insurance rates to rise. ...

If a person has a court date for a small amount of weed, and this is their first offense, is it necessary to get a lawyer?

Who are you kidding? The prosecutors in Virginia will not usually even agree to speak with a defendant representing himself, much less negotiate a...

What happens now?

The Commonwealth's Attorney's Office in your jurisdiction will handle the case in court. They or the police officer will send you a request to...

The best answer is you should consult your attorney on the charges. However, in my experience if the client is up front with the pre-trial officer...