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I didnt pay for my weekend...
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Answered on June 11, 2014
If you didn't pay for weekends or you don't show up you may be forced to serve straight time. You should contact your lawyer about getting your...
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How long for a court date?
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Answered on June 11, 2014
The judge has absolute discretion whether or not to even grant a hearing. Sometimes they will send a letter rejecting or sometimes they will set a...
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Obstruction of justice. some branch of the police department (maybe warrant) has been hounding me. what is happening?
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Answered on June 11, 2014
Hire counsel and stop talking to the police. You have no obligation to speak with them.
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Do I have the chance of winning if I filed charges first for assault and battery? He counter charged and got me arrested.
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Answered on June 04, 2014
In domestic assault cases the parties frequently file cross warrants in order to try to force a mutual dismissal. I often see this abused in these...
If a person is on probation in the state of VA for dui if they leave the state without permission what are the consequences?
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Answered on June 02, 2014
Honestly the answer is, it depends. Was he/she on felony probation or just on a misdemeanor good behavior period?
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My son got an indictment for 3 lsd charges he has never been in trouble a day in his life . How much time is he looking at?
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Answered on May 28, 2014
I agree with Mr. Katz that if the DEA is involved in this matter it will probably be in federal court. However, there are some instances where the...
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First time shoplifting offense and my court date is in four days. Can I get a public defender on the court date?
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Answered on May 20, 2014
If this is your first appearance at court you have the right to ask to be screened for a public defender in the event you cannot hire your own. If...
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What is the difference between entering an Alford plea and a no contest (nolo contendre) plea?
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Answered on May 20, 2014
Mr. Hollingsworth's answer is correct. The defendant maintains his innocence but allows the plea to be enter for purposes of a conviction.
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I moved to West Virginia and then came back to Virginia and my ex put out false charges out on me so i could not leave state
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Answered on May 20, 2014
You can schedule a hearing and go in front of the judge and asked for permission to leave the state.
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Im on parole and also under strict compliance with asap. My dad drove my car while i was at work and violated the breathalizer.
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Answered on May 18, 2014
Work with a local attorney who can advise ASAP, the Commonwealth Attorneys Office, and the court what happened.
