Can a court change the charge? Are laws in VA around manufacturing of marijuana with and without intent to sell the same?

First, he has waived his 4th Amendment rights by voluntarily letting them in. Once they are lawfully in, they can seize any contraband (plants) in...

Will a second deferred charge hurt my first charge?

It may very well come up. Part of probation while doing a 251 (1st offender) disposition is to be of good behavior. That means not incur any new...

If I'm out on bail and I missed court will the person who signed my nail get locked up

No they will not, but you will. Hire a local defense attorney and make arrangements to turn yourself in and deal with this.

21 yr old comes home w/ a reckless driving ticket 85/55. (She said she was going 75) showed the officer her visor alert for

Yes, she was wrong to be speeding in excess of 20 MPH over the limit. It is now a criminal matter instead of a mere speeding ticket. She can get...

Selected as the best answer

Mr. Richman is correct. While what you describe is a federal offense the feds have bigger fish to fry. Given the difficult situation, forget the...

Reckless driving in Virginia 115 in 65 due to mania

The odds that you "get a warning only" are astronomically against. In Central Virginia, at 115 mph you had "better bring a toothbrush" because you...

My friend was recently indicted for supposedly selling half ounces of cannibis, im wondering about this because i've never heard

Mr. Hahn's analysis is spot on. Sure sounds like a controlled buy. If it was, the substance is immediately seized from the informant and tested,...

Do I need a lawyer to petition to get interlock off car

You are not required to have an attorney. Having said that, you would be best advised to hire one.

The statue of limitations for misdemeanor assault and battery is one year.

It's pretty straightforward; an attempt means someone tried to do an act and were unable to complete it. An assault means the act was completed. c