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Can a witness say anything at my sentencing will they be able to give there testimony they couldn't give at trail?
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Answered on March 08, 2016
The purpose of a sentencing hearing is for the Commonwealth to present aggravating factors and for the defense to present mitigating factors - it...
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If i took a plea bargin to avoid a harsher charge (guilty) do the details show when a job looks into it?
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Answered on March 08, 2016
Yes, the original charge and the plea you accepted will show up on the court's records especially if the bank is doing a state police criminal...
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How often do first time offenders get incarcerated for felony embezzlement with no priors
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Answered on March 08, 2016
Even if you have no record, which means your guidelines would come out to be probation/no incarceration, prosecutors and judges look at...
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What's the possibility of me going to jail cause of this on my first offense and would you suggest me to get a lawyer.
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Answered on March 08, 2016
Yes, you need a lawyer and yes you can go to jail for a first offense of this nature. There are judges who will send you to jail without warning...
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Jury decides sentence in misdemeanor cases?
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Answered on March 08, 2016
Yes, a jury recommends the sentence and the judge almost always agrees. Judges in Virginia are not in the business of reducing sentences,...
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How is I'm being charged for computer harrassment, if I never said anything to the other party.
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Answered on March 07, 2016
You need to consult with an attorney who can review the court's file in detail and prepare a discovery motion to find out more of the evidence....
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Will I have violated my probation and deferment and be charged because I am short a half hour? I completed everything else
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Answered on March 07, 2016
As the other attorneys have indicated, the decision is up to the judge. Some will expect that you should have had it completed because they gave...
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Can I mail or fax my paper work explaning why i missed court to get a warrant dropped?
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Answered on March 07, 2016
You will need to turn yourself in and be booked before you can present your case to the judge. Faxing in paperwork will not help if the warrant is...
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Will I go to jail for this?? I am so scared.. I am getting help with all my issues.
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Answered on March 07, 2016
Yes, jail is likely on a third offense larceny. You should consult with experienced defense counsel as soon as possible so he or she can point you...
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What can I do to keep custody?
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Answered on March 06, 2016
There are absolutely negative legal consequences. Judges don't want to hear it: inviting a sex offender (especially because you say your fiancée...
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