Should I say yes or no?

No, everything was handled outside of the criminal justice system and you never saw a judge or went to court. You are in the clear.

It doesn't seem likely, especially because it sounds like there was no one there to report you or take down your information. I wouldn't worry...

No, they are not required to appear at the preliminary hearing or testify, although in many cases they do because the Commonwealth will probably...

Would the state hold me responsible if my husband injured someone while drink driving? I play no part in the drinking.

You cannot be charged criminally based on the information you have given here. It would be too hard and frankly a waste of the Commonwealth's...

How do you get a felony expunged from your record?

Virginia does not allow expungements for any finding of guilt, including misdemeanors. Even if the conviction is 20 years old, Virginia will not...

Got a felony 1990,tried to get job

Virginia does not allow you to expunge or seal any convictions no matter how old. Have you tried getting your rights restored? That can show...

Finding under advisement means that the judge makes a finding of guilt against you but will defer the final judgement in your case. Usually, a...

Does it make sense for me to go to traffic court? If so, should I hire a lawyer?

It sounds like you will be best served to go to court with an attorney and present proof of the inspection. It is good that you took your car to be...

Should i get documentation from my physchiatrist? The counselor i was originally referred to cant treat me so im looking for a n

You should sign a medical release to get the records before you go to court, although it is common for people to claim they were on medication and...

Easy question for criminal defense lawyers

I used to serve as Immigrant Outreach Chair for the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference and we regularly put on continuing legal education...