Is it possible for the commonwealth to charge you for each gun... Or should you just get changed once?

Under the statute and case law, the number of guns do not equate to the number of charges. However, if a person was in possession of a firearm on...

How hard is it to get 5 misdemeanors explunded from my record

If you were convicted, they cannot be expunged. If you were found not guilty or the charges were nolle prossed, then you are eligible to have them...

Sure, it is possible. Be sure to consult with an attorney in private and go over the step-by-step details of your case without posting anything...

Can a lawyer enter a 'not guilty' plea after a case has been deferred (DD) in the state of VA? How will this allow expungement?

No, after the judge authorizes a deferred disposition, there is no going back and changing a plea. The only type of charges that can be expunged in...

Can a warrant be issued but the person not be arrested?

When you are served with a warrant in Norfolk, you will be arrested and taken before the magistrate. Depending on the crime alleged, NPD will first...

Family hardship,mitigating factors,how to proceed as part of defence.

These issues are commonly presented as mitigation evidence by defense attorneys but many judges have no tolerance for drug dealers. They do not...

What should I do about my Public Intoxication charge. I just want this all to be over with.

You should contest this charge, especially if you have no prior record. Call around to a few attorneys in your area and schedule a consultation or...

Does he receive credit for time served for those 6 months? All of it?

It is standard for sentencing orders to include language that he will receive credit for time served. So long as he was being held on that charge,...

How much time am I looking at

There are other important factors that will affect your guidelines including the year when your prior convictions occurred, any juvenile record you...

What do I do?

You should contact the attorney who represented him. You could also try calling the local jail or checking the Virginia Case Information website to...