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My son shot two people in August 2012, in Woodbridge, Virginia. He was sentenced to 14 years(he took a plea deal).

Jamilah's answer | Answered on August 08, 2016

You should consult with local defense counsel. We need more details to know if there is a solution but if he had already been sentenced, he had 30...

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What can happend ?

Jamilah's answer | Answered on August 08, 2016

Consult with local defense counsel ASAP, you do not want a crime of moral turpitude on your record. Remember, Virginia does not allow expungements...

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Can I appeal this conviction from 4 years ago?

Jamilah's answer | Answered on August 07, 2016

You had 30 days to appeal from the time the final sentencing order was signed, which would have been approximately 4 years ago. It sounds like you...

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How to find legitimate resources for pro bono like attorneys (not court appointed) ?

Jamilah's answer | Answered on August 07, 2016

Call around to local attorneys who have handled murder cases in the jurisdiction. There are a few attorneys (in Norfolk) who sometimes agree to...

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Shoplifting charge dismissed for 6 months of good behavior

Jamilah's answer | Answered on August 07, 2016

Yes, it will show up on your record. Forever. If there was a finding of guilt made by the judge, then you're not eligible to have it expunged in...

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What is the best thing for me to do, is there anyway of getting out of jail if I never appeared to start my weekends?

Jamilah's answer | Answered on August 05, 2016

If you didn't appear for your weekends, there is probably already a capias that has been issued for your arrest. You can check the Wanted Persons...

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What should I do?

Jamilah's answer | Answered on August 02, 2016

Ask the court to appoint an attorney for you - Be sure not to talk to the police until you have an attorney. It is not uncommon for police officers...

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I was hired at a school district and discovered when they ran my prints that a charge was on there I didn't expect. Options?

Jamilah's answer | Answered on July 26, 2016

If you plead guilty and paid a fine, then there is no way to have the charge expunged from your record. Virginia allows charges to be expunged if...

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Hi I had a charge of emblezzlement but it nolle and processed is that a conviction will that hurt me getting a hosing

Jamilah's answer | Answered on July 25, 2016

Since you were not convicted, hire an attorney to help you get the charge expunged.

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Do i have a chance of getting probation reinstated without jail time?

Jamilah's answer | Answered on July 24, 2016

You need to consult with a criminal defense attorney who regularly practices in Norfolk courts. Absconding is not taken lightly. It sounds like he...

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My son shot two people in August 2012, in Woodbridge, Virginia. He was sentenced to 14 years(he took a plea deal).

What can happend ?

Can I appeal this conviction from 4 years ago?

How to find legitimate resources for pro bono like attorneys (not court appointed) ?

Shoplifting charge dismissed for 6 months of good behavior

What is the best thing for me to do, is there anyway of getting out of jail if I never appeared to start my weekends?

What should I do?

I was hired at a school district and discovered when they ran my prints that a charge was on there I didn't expect. Options?

Hi I had a charge of emblezzlement but it nolle and processed is that a conviction will that hurt me getting a hosing

Do i have a chance of getting probation reinstated without jail time?