Questions answered by Crystina M. O'Brien

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Dear Sir or Madam, i am charged with embezzlement and if convicted do i face deportation?

Crystina's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

This is a very sticky area of the law, but only your attorney should be answering this question. You indicate that you have an attorney and they...

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My stepson who is only 15yrs old was detained by the police department for 8 hours , he asked 4 times to call his mom .

Crystina's answer | Answered on July 13, 2013

As the attorney above said - you need to get your son a lawyer. This whole area of the law is so complicated that anyone attempting to answer your...

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Do I put yes for misdemeanor on a job application if I was sent to jail for 10 days(stayed for 5 days) for contempt of court?

Crystina's answer | Answered on July 13, 2013

Normally, this would be a yes in Virginia. Contempt of court is a misdemeanor in the scenario you have described. However, if I were you I would...

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Can a female use deadly force to prevent sexual assult/rape in Virginia? If so, is the right exclusive to females or can a male

Crystina's answer | Answered on June 20, 2013

1. The answer will be no different for a male or for a female. 2. Self Defense is an affirmative defense in Virginia. This means that, ulike...

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Can I join the military (need a waiver or not) if my arrest was resolved under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act?

Crystina's answer | Answered on June 20, 2013

As the attorneys above have indicated, there are rules and then there is the current reality. If the decision by a Judge to place you in the...

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How to file for legal seperation from afghanistan?

Crystina's answer | Answered on June 20, 2013

The attorney who advised you to contact a Tacoma lawyer is spot on. I just wanted to add that you probably need to do a bit of review of your...

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Obstruction of Justice or Perjury?

Crystina's answer | Answered on January 15, 2013

Well, I think if you have any funds to hire an attorney you need to fight the protective order in MA. It is never a good thing to have a...

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Boyfriend is on probation, got violated with 2 misdemeanors on him 2 years hanging over head what happens

Crystina's answer | Answered on January 15, 2013

If a probation violation is for a new conviction, there are no guidelines. This means that the Judge is not given a recommendation on sentencing...

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What will happen to me if I get a violation read on my interlock device? I didn't even have alcohol, I had mouthwash.

Crystina's answer | Answered on December 30, 2012

The interlock agency reports the violation to your VASAP counselor and the decision about what to do on this is made by them. You might be asked...

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Can my charge for shoplifting bee dismissed and taken off my record?

Crystina's answer | Answered on December 18, 2012

I am in Hampton and If your case is still pending trial you may want to call for a free consultation. (757) 525-5509. As the other attorney have...

Crystina M. O'Brien's Answers (138)

Dear Sir or Madam, i am charged with embezzlement and if convicted do i face deportation?

My stepson who is only 15yrs old was detained by the police department for 8 hours , he asked 4 times to call his mom .

Do I put yes for misdemeanor on a job application if I was sent to jail for 10 days(stayed for 5 days) for contempt of court?

Can a female use deadly force to prevent sexual assult/rape in Virginia? If so, is the right exclusive to females or can a male

Can I join the military (need a waiver or not) if my arrest was resolved under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act?

How to file for legal seperation from afghanistan?

Obstruction of Justice or Perjury?

Boyfriend is on probation, got violated with 2 misdemeanors on him 2 years hanging over head what happens

What will happen to me if I get a violation read on my interlock device? I didn't even have alcohol, I had mouthwash.

Can my charge for shoplifting bee dismissed and taken off my record?