After he is booked, he will be arraigned and the judge will ask him if he will be hiring his own attorney or will be asking the court to appoint...

When will those court records be removed from public view? Is there any way to speed this process up?

If you have paid fines, then you were convicted. Reckless driving is a Class 1 misdemeanor and, in Virginia, convictions of any kind cannot be...

Can we request a criminal investigation involving the death of my wife's mother, after a certain amount of time?

The other attorneys are correct, that will be a decision made by the local police. You may want to consult with an attorney before you go to the...

Can you move if you have a court date for a 2nd DUI? And serve your sentence in the new home state?

If her bond allows her to leave the Commonwealth of Virginia, then yes, she may move. If not, then her attorney will need to schedule a motion to...

Is the victim required in court?

No, the alleged victim is not required but will usually be there to testify against you at the preliminary hearing and the trial. Whether that...

Whether a charge goes to the grand jury is based solely on whether the judge made a determination that there was probable cause (a fairly low...

Question about work release

We hope you already have an attorney - even if the judge authorizes work release, it will still be up to the jail to allow you to participate in...

Can I beat these tickets and what do I do about court date on saturday

Contact the clerk's office - this type of error happens from time to time. You should consult with an attorney in private instead of on a public...

Can I go to jail for a first time offence

Yes, any time you are charged with a criminal offense, you can be sentenced to serve an active jail sentence - even on a first offense. There are...

Can I get the victim to drop charges?

This is a felony offense and the decision to proceed with the charges against you is up to the Commonwealth's Attorney who will be prosecuting the...