I'm 36weeks pregnant and I have sentencing tomorrow I'm under a lot of meds for contractions do I let my attorney know when I go

Talk to your lawyer sooner than later - Judges here know that a lot of people come up with excuses (even though you have a very valid reason in...

Do i need to appear?

The judges in Norfolk vary on that issue a little so you should plan on being there for the continuance.

Can you help me with a drug charge? I need specific information on a weird situation.

You both need attorneys. There is a concept under the law called "joint possession" and not in the way you are thinking - a judge can find that you...

You cannot have your record sealed or expunged in Virginia because you were convicted of the DUI. Virginia only allows expungements for charges...

I got my one and only dwi a little over 7 years ago in Virginia and was just recently charged with unlawful entry to a navy base

Yes, any criminal history will count against you although if you have remained of good behavior for 7 years, your attorney can argue that in your...

What would the punishment be for a class U felony (Malicious Wounding) with Reckless Use of firearm (Nolle Presqui)?

The attorneys involved or the probation officer will run his sentencing guidelines, which will recommend a sentence of imprisonment. As the other...

How can I get a felony charge be taken of my record.

You are eligible to have the charge expunged if you were found not guilty, if the charge was dismissed, or if it was nolle prossed (withdrawn) by...

How can I be charged with discharging firearm and shooting in public place

If you fired your gun into the air, you can be charged under the law. Police only consider probable cause when deciding to charge a person and do...

How can a person get direct indicted in a higher court, after it got nulled.

Yes, he can be direct indicted. It happens all the time. He should not go to circuit court without an attorney. It is nearly impossible for a...

I only have 1 misdemeanor on my record can I help my bf of 4 years get has papers.

Convictions cannot be expunged in Virginia even if they are misdemeanors.