Unless you and your husband are separated with a written separation agreement, or you have a prenuptial agreement regarding separation of finances,...

At this point, you should not make any statements to anyone, especially the police, regarding the investigation. Let the detectives go what they...

I have a dui a year ago and just got stopped for possession of a concealed weapon can I face jail time?

Yes, carrying a concealed weapon is a class one misdemeanor and carries a possible jail sentence. Contact an attorney in your area for assistance...

My fiance has to go to court on this friday for restitution/capias for unpaid fines they say he owes he did his time and he is

You should make an appointment to speak personally with a criminal lawyer in your area. Based on what you have stated, there may be a possibility...

How long can police hold property obtained with a search warrant if the property turns up nothing that can be used?

If there is still a pending charge related to the search, they will hold any property as evidence until the conclusion of the trial. At that point,...

Can my lawyer get a felony charge against me dropped before my court date if I have proof of false allegations

An attorney may be able to work with the prosecutor to convince them the charges are unfounded. If successful, the charges may be dropped. If the...

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What steps do I need to take if I have been falsely accused of a major crime ?

First thing is that you do NOT talk to anyone about these charges, including your family, your friends, the accuser, and especially the police. Let...

If i have a misdemeanor domestic charge against. My nd how can i get the charges dropped

Depending on the circumstances of the charges, and the victim's level of cooperation, many times these charges can be resolved without a...

Do I have to answer yes on job apps I was convicted of a crime if I was juvenile found guilty of a misdemeaner .

There is no law requiring you to disclose any criminal record. The only ramification for failure to disclose the information would be termination...

Can my record be cleaned?

You may not expunge any conviction in Virginia. Contact the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth to find more info on pardons. Good...