Is there anything I can do after I already agreed to the 251 program?

The benefit of the 251 program is that if you comply, the charge will be dismissed. This means if you are asked on an application if you have ever...

Can a 3rd attorney be subpoenaed or provide testimony if the attorney is not representing either party in a dispute?

This is a tricky situation. The good news is that in Virginia there is a presumption of unjust enrichment where someone who is a “fiduciary agent”...

What are the chances that my reckless driving charge can be reduced, to an overspeeding one I have been convicted of one before?

It will depend on your DMV history, how far over the speed limit you are going, what are they wear any other aggravated facts like alcohol or...

Although in my years as a prosecutor, I never saw a reckless driving misdemeanor charge where the facts were such that someone ran a red light and...

What reasons would they nolle process a pwid of a control substance in low court then reindict you in high court?

Prosecutors will often drop charges and general district court for strategic reasons. It might be because they don’t have all the evidence ready on...

My baby fell out of his carseat onto the floor, do I have a case although he didn't get injured?

Aside from there being no injury, it is also a problem that you had placed the car seat in an upside down highchair. If a product is not being used...

I agree with the other attorneys as to the level of input that your wife has in the plea negotiation process. If she is the victim, and if she has...

Can an 18 yo boy be charged if he got my 16 yo daughter pregnant?

Under Virginia code 18.2-371, It is a class one misdemeanor (next 12 months in jail and $2500 fine) for an adult to have consensual sex with a...

Can a girl go to the police to get me in trouble saying I paid her for sex?

Ignore her. If she makes good on her threat and goes to the police, there may not be enough information to issue a warrant for any criminal act...

How can i avoid jail time?

If you’re interested in keeping yourself “employable“ in the future, the most important question to ask your attorney will be: “is there anything I...