What are my options.

If this was in the General District Court and your conviction was within the past 10 days, you can file an appeal of the GDC ruling and get a trial...

Whether you go to jail will depend, in part, as to whether you violated the terms of your probation. If you violated the terms of your probation,...

Is there a time limit on filing rape charges in VA ? and does the victim have to be identified ?

There is no statute of limitations for rape in Virginia. Rape is a felony. Felonies have no statute of limitations in Virginia. That said, the...

Can a state press charges on someone even if the other person did not press charges or show up in court?

You should speak to local criminal defense counsel. You can absolutely be charged with and convicted of a crime without the victim being present or...

You need to contact a local criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. You have what is known as a high blow and are facing mandatory jail...

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You should consult with a local criminal defense attorney regarding your case. In South-East Virginia, you don't encounter very many instances of a...

Can i extend my trial for 6 months or are there any other options?

Because reckless driving is a first degree misdemeanor and a jail-able offense, your attendance in court may be necessary. You should contact...

Pursuant to § 19.2-306 b of the Virginia Code, "The court may not conduct a hearing to revoke the suspension of sentence unless the court, within...

I pressed criminal charges(Larceny) on somebody else. Do I need a lawyer?

You will likely not need an attorney under these circumstances. It is not a crime to file charges against someone unless the charges you filed are...

Can i contest a underage consumption charge if the police pulled me and my friend out from his house without a warrant?

You should contact a local criminal defense attorney to discuss your options. As a general rule, police need a search warrant in order to enter an...