Should I hire a lawyer?

Rape carries 5 to life in Virginia. Keep that in mind before you speak to the police and do not do so without a lawyer.

You should speak with an attorney prior to making any decisions. A local attorney will be able to discuss your options with you, among them being a...

How or can you have a preliminary hearing after you waive your right to a preliminary hearing if you havent went to trial yet

Once a person waives that right, they cannot get it back later on down the road even if new evidence comes out before trial. Remember that the...

One of my friends is getting charged with 16 counts of criminal trespass and he is a minor. What is going to happen to him?

Advise him to get an attorney - it's important to keep his criminal record clean or as clean as possible.

If a person is on probation for felonious assault and battery on a firefighter, what will happen if they are arrested again?

Remember that simple assault carries up to 12 months in jail in Virginia. Due to the nature of the underlying offense, it it best to consult an...

Criminal complaint arrest warrant on a convicted violent felon....

If you think the warrant was taken out in Chesapeake - you may want to look at this link, which will direct you to Chesapeake Warrants Unit.

Will it look more favorable for my husband to take anger management courses and marriage counseling for a 1st time DV charge?

It could definitely be helpful and if he can take the anger management course the court would likely order him to complete any way, that could be...

Do I need a criminal lawyer

Yes, you need a criminal defense attorney to stand by you and help you through the process. You should call around for consultations before going...

The answer depends on the lawyer, the jurisdiction, and the individual issues of your case. Many lawyers will not have a flat fee for a certain...

You should hire an attorney. DUIs often include several complicated issues non-lawyers don't even think about - Not to mention to serious...

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