Do i need an criminal defense attorney

It sounds like you have been charged with a class 1 misdemeanor, which carries up to a year in jail and a $2500 fine. Take the evidence you have...

Is there any chance to overturn this?

Your time to appeal is up - it would have been 10 days after you were convicted in your absence.

About a year ago I paid a fine for possession. I am applying for a job. Will this show up on my background check?

Yes, the amount of the fine doesn't matter but if you paid a find, then you were found guilty. This will show up on your background check,...

Does deferred disposition mean I've been convicted?

Make sure you complete the judge's requirements ASAP since you have been given a great opportunity to avoid a conviction and you want your record...

Accused of sexual assault against a minor no physical evidence or witnesses. How do I best defend against these accusations.

Stop posting on this site now. You are looking at mandatory prison time. Call a lawyer in the area tomorrow morning.

Expunged record

You have been given good advice here: the Commonwealth will not allow you to expunge a conviction no matter how old. You should consider having...

No, possession of a firearm by a frlon carries mandatory incarceration, 2 years for a nonviolent felon and 5 years for a violent frlon. The purpose...

How long does a 1st offense DUI stay on your record?

Virginia does not allow convictions to be removed from your record so it will be on your criminal record permanently.

Does a juvenile record affect points on pre sentence report guidelines for an adult case?

Yes, juvenile felonies will affect the PSR guidelines.

If there is a probable cause issue, can one file a motion to suppress testimony of the officer, and can this result in dismiss?

Attorney Lee and Lang have given you good advice: if you have a suppression issue and the evidence is suppressed, the Commonwealth may have...