A pardon and an expungement are two separate matters. In most cases, you can not get a deferred disposition expunged ( there is some case law out...

I have recently been charged with shoplifting in virginia. 1st offense, item under 40$ will I see jail time?

While no attorney can guarantee that you will not get any jail time, the judge will consider your limited criminal history. However, you really do...

I was discharged from the Navy August 1st, 1997 with an OTH, how likely, how long and where do I start in getting that changed?

There are never any guarantees, but if you would like to start there are many here who would be happy to help you. The first step us applying to...

Are there guideline on a show causes probation violation its my first one on felony probation, I have brought back misdemeanor

Well, there are probation violation guidelines in Virginia, but they do not apply if the basis for the violation is getting convicted of a new...

Recently left my daughters father due to domestic violence. We are both disabled. I receive SSDI and he receives SSDI as well

It sounds like an attorney like Mr. Henderson might be able to do the child support calculations for you and give you a good idea of what will...

Recently I found out that I was not suppose to be sent to virtnam I have just recieved my dd214 for the va and it states I am an

Well. If this information is incorrect, you can try to have your records corrected. Many of the military law attorneys help clients with this...

How to dismiss old convictions nolle prosse for violation of protective order virginia_code_18-2-60-4?

A conviction and a nolle prosses are two separate things. You first need to get a certified copy of what really happened from the court. I think...

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I have been given a court letter for shoplifting purely based on probable cause. no other evidence. What should I do?

Unfortunately, you are going to have to go to court on the date issued on the "summons." The paper is not a "letter." The summons is a...

The non-custodial parent ignored (several attempts) notice of a hearing and subpoenas duces tecum...what can I expect to happen?

If you can prove proper service and if he is not in the military (such as the reserves or active duty and has a military excuse for not showing up)...

What should we do to help assist our son in his class one misdemeanor court summons?

Well, the easy answer is that you should hire an attorney for him. There are issues here and some things to look at before going to court...