Can you get DUI-no actual witnesses. Person driving had seat belt ran. Passenger w/no seatbelt went through window got DUI.

I agree w/ Atty Pfeiffer. It sounds as if the passenger may have some defenses to this case but definitely can be charged with DUI. The passenger...

It depends on your jurisdiction and your lawyer should be able to tell you that. However in many jurisdictions, judges don’t have an issue with...

I am charged with DUI in Virginia. Could I plead guilty before my blood results come back to avoid mandatory minimums?

Unfortunately it is not only up to you, your case will involve a Commonwealth Attorney and if they want to go forward on the elevated BAC, they may...

I agree with both counsel above. You should start looking immediately to get an attorney to see what defense you can to get out of having a...

Do I have a criminal record?

If a background check is run only arrests and convictions show, but it sounds like you were not arrested, and nothing went to court so that doesn't...

Is there a purpose to file for record expungement after a decade?

Sounds like you may not need an expungement at this point. It will be a lot of time and effort or money for something that may have a minimal...

No you cannot get the charge reduced if it’s already been handled. If you were convicted, charges in VA stay the same and on your record for the...

You can take out charges or go to the police about the incident if you want - there is a time limit of about a year for misdemeanor charges but...

I agree with both colleagues above. Sounds like you will have a number of defenses and you need to get a lawyer to help you present those in court!

Can a my 13 year old girl go to jail to shoplifting ?

I agree with Atty Rafter that the child would go to jail for such an offense. There may be court consequences but for a juvenile, hopefully first...