What could I possibly get charged with being a first time offender and never been in trouble, and how much jail time could I get

If anything, you may be charged with destruction of property, which carries up to a year in jail if the damage was less than $1000. Oftentimes, the...

How or can a Domestic misdemeanor conviction be sponged since I was never in any trouble before and was not jailed or probation

Unfortunately, convictions cannot be expunged in Virginia no matter how old or how minor. You will not be able to have a gun at this point and...

In a criminal case involving a fire investigation, are the fire marshall's guidelines admissible?

In general, an entire book or long document will not be allowed into evidence: the key is that only the relevant portions will be admitted by the...

Do they have to let us listen to the evidence, and since I was driving and didn't know about it, can I be charged?

Stop talking to the police and complying with their requests. It is their job to build a case against you and you are helping them do this. Consult...

You were twice over the legal limit and are looking at mandatory time in jail. Hire an attorney to give you the best defense and one who can...

What will likely happen to me? And what can an attorney do to reduce the punishment?

You need an attorney ASAP. The officer is telling you the truth: over 90 mph, many judges are quick to send you to jail. Over 100, you can almost...

If convicted of reckless driving, you will have a criminal record and a class one misdemeanor on your record. You raise several very good points,...

How can a suspect of a homicide, who is hospitalized before being incarcerated, have rights to be visited.

His attorney will be allowed to visit him and because this is the most serious type of charge, the family needs to retain an experienced attorney now.

I was told that if you are under the age of 29, your juvenile record doesn't count against you in court. How true is that?

You are referencing the age 29 rule, which affects when you may legally possess a firearm after some juvenile adjudications. That is completely...

Am I allowed to get copies of a subpoena?

You can do this at the clerk's office, although the process will go smoother for you when you hire an attorney to defend you in court. The service...