30 yrs ago i was charged with agg. rape which was dropped in Tenn. I need to get this expunged from my record. How do i do this

You should contact a Tenn. lawyer in the jurisdiction where you were charged. The expungement will need to be filed in the charging state, as that...

What happens to a person who is waiting for a court date and is told not to leave the state but does for a week and comes back?

This one is relatively simple, although you have omitted some details such as the nature of your charge, and whether the prohibition is based on a...

How do you go about getting a nolle prosecution of my record.

If the charge was dismissed by nolle prosequi, and not pursuant to a finding under advisement, it qualifies for expungement under the statute. It...

What to expect after son arrested for shoplifting?

Assuming the stores follow through with warrants, your son's case will be in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court because of his age. This...

What are the possible outcomes of a grand larceny charge in virginia?

Defenses? You admitted to taking the ring without her permission and you sold it to a pawn shop. Pawn shops keep detailed records. She had to pay...

I am appealing my sentence and out on a bond. I am homeless with a familt. Can I leave the state so we will have a place to live

You need to abide by the terms of your bond, whatever they are - including remaining in Virginia. The bond can be modified however. In circuit...

Is illegal posession of alcohol, for someone who is 18 years old, a misdemeanor? I would like to know what it is classified as.

VA Code 4.1-305 makes possession of alcohol under the age of 21 a Class 1 misdemeanor. Look at your summons - it is going to tell you that you...

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Can I get an expungement of a Possession of a controlled substance in Virginia when i pleaded guilty?

The short answer is no. If you plead guilty, or even if you are placed on a finding under advisement after pleading not guilty, or nolo contendre,...

Might have a probation violation

A class two misdemeanor is a jailable offense, and you can certainly face a probation violation hearing for violating the terms of your underlying...

Larceny of goverment property?

Assuming she is charged under 18 USC 641 (see below) it becomes a felony when the value of the property taken exceeds $1000.00. The items you...