When you appeal a conviction in general district court, is the appeal based on the original charge or the amended charge?

You have an appeal de novo to circuit whether you plead guilty or not. If the amendment was granted you are appealing the amended charge.

In the city of Norfolk Virginia what does an unprocessed case mean?

If it was under an arrest warrant and they were nolle prossed it may mean you are done, but it probably means they will direct indict. Only time...

Report it and let them know you will hire a lawyer to fight it. Then do it.

I would like custody of my grandchild. My daughter is 15. Could I do this until she is more mature? Limited time, possibly?

If I was the child's lawyer I would advise against it. If she is living in your home, can't you just guide her through this stuff? She already made...

Can I be charged with possession of Marijuana even though after being searched I had no marijuana on me?

Obviously they can charge you because they have. That does not mean that you will be found guilty. You should hire a lawyer to help you.

Can I file for Full custody on basis of abandonment?

It's ultimately a factual determination for the judge to make. Depends on her side of the story. If you choose to pursue it it you should hire a...

My ex says she is moving to California and taking the kids from VA beach Virginia to be with her partner can she do that?

Unless there is a court order in place, there's nothing preventing either party from removing the children. You need to get into court ASAP. Call...

It will be tough but not impossible. Find a local lawyer that can help you. Feel free to give one of us a call.

Relocations are supposed to be approved by the court. I would recommend contacting a local attorney to assist you. Doing things the right way will...

There would need to be a specific filing that has to be made and the court would have to rule on it unless the parties agree. You should hire a...