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Yes, you need to return to Henrico County to address these issues - you don't want to wait to do so because that can make them harder to defend in...

If you are granted an appeal in a criminal case and the witness for the prosecuter is a no show what happens with the new trial?

The judge will likely allow at least one continuance for the prosecutor, especially due to the serious nature of the charge. You should speak to an...

His actual age is important in this case because it makes the difference between a misdemeanor or felony charge in Virginia. We need more...

Because you were convicted of a new offense, this is a Condition One violation, meaning that sentencing guidelines do not apply. A judge has the...

Is the school system overstepping their power for searching me due to reasonable suspicion and not probable cause?

No, the Supreme Court has held that students have a lesser expectation of privacy in school and schools are allowed (as most do) enact this type of...

Hire an attorney. The sooner you turn yourself in, the sooner you can get to court and start building your defense with your attorney to start...

Yes, especially as a college student with a bright future. You should hire an attorney to highlight that to the judge and help you through the...

When is it too late to hire a criminal defense attorney?

Before moving forward, you should call the courts and find out (1) if charges are still pending against you and (2) what is the continuance policy...

How to expunge charges in Virginia Beach Dv/Juv court for daughter becoming an educator

Because the charge was nolle prossed (withdrawn) by the prosecutor, your daughter is eligible to have the charge expunged. She can complete the...

Can my husband get custody of our child if we get divorced?

The best interest of the child controls in this area. You should contact a family law attorney who will be able to get more specifics about your...