It depends on if the embezzlement is a felony or misdemeanor. There are no statutes of limitations on felony charges in Virginia. Theoretically,...

Should I pay a civil demand letter?

The letter is a legal scam. I have never advised any of my clients to pay that penalty; in fact, I tell them to throw it in the garbage. While...

Will I be okay if I complete my community service past deadline. It was due July 1st and I thought it was due August 1.

That could be a problem, depending on who the judge is. Some of the Virginia Beach judges can be a bit strict on the deadlines. In most cases, so...

What to do about my son get time adjusted

If he was sentenced in 2009, you would need to contact an attorney who deals with post conviction relief. I'm not sure At this point, I'm not sure...

What if an inmate with AIDS is purposely bleeding on other inmates or in food/water?

Has he filed a complaint with the jail? Has he told the deputies what is happening? The sheriff's office is responsible for the jail, and any...

What punishment would a minor have when charged with night burglary?

Juvenile court judges have many different options available to them when dealing with a juvenile charged with a crime. These options range from...

How long can they keep someone on a probable cause in tampa its been over 24 days and my son can not afford a lawyer. Has ask to

It sounds like they are holding him in Florida pending extradition. Did he waive extradition, or no? If he waived, Virginia would have 30 days (I...

How can i get a felony removed from my record

Sorry to tell you, but VA has no provision for expungement of any criminal conviction, felony or misdemeanor. Good luck. Attorneys on AVVO...

How much jail time for Driving on Suspended and, unregistered vehicle with children in the vehicle?

Driving in a suspended license in VA is a class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to 12 months in jail. The registration ticket is a traffic...

Is it normal for a witness in a case to obtain their own attorney. What if the witness wished to recant their statement to the

Yes, if the witness wants to recant, or if the statement was false, they should speak to an attorney. They should protect themselves from being...