I was charged with obstruction of justice because they said I lied to them about my boyfriends where abouts but I did not and

Another example of how talking to the police, even when you are not the subject of their investigation, leads to a criminal charge. NEVER talk to...

What will happen?

An arraignment is just a formal reading of the charges. In Virginia, you do not enter a plea at an arraignment. You will be asked about your plans...

"Carnal knowledge", not "cardinal knowledge". One is the knowing of one through sexual intercourse; the other is the knowing of a particular type...

Will the judge take previous criminal records into account when ruling a case?

Only the commonwealth attorney's office may file felony charges in Virginia. If that's the case, they will be prosecuting the matter for you. What...

I was charged with concealeding merchandise less than $200 and it was lowered to entering property to damage in February 2013

I'm sorry to tell you, you may not expunge any criminal conviction in Virginia. Criminal convictions are permanent records. Attorneys on AVVO...

I am charged with petit larceny in Virginia. I did not commit the crime. Is there anyway to dismiss the case before court?

Only a judge can dismiss the charge; therefore, the charge is not going to be dismissed before court. Contact an attorney for further...

How do I expunge a bad check charge from 2004-2005?

You need to file a petition in the circuit court where the charge was brought, and you have to notify the commonwealth attorney's office. If you...

Crimes in multiple jurisdictions?

And another question in your series of venue and jurisdiction..... AVVO is a forum for people with real issues to ask questions. If you have an...

Criminal trial in alternate jurisdiction?

Are you writing a paper? This is the second of three questions you have asked about trial procedure. The answer to your question is yes, if you are...

The answer to your header question is "yes"; the answer to your final question is "no". Good luck. Attorneys on AVVO donate their time and...

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