Yes. If you’ve been summoned to court, you need to appear. Failure to do so will typically result in a capias being issued for your arrest.

The United States Supreme Court has ruled in Illinois v. Caballes, 543 U.S. 405 (2005), that the use of a drug sniffing dog during a routine...

Concealed Carry Application after a DWI

§ 18.2-308.9 disqualifies An individual from obtaining a concealed weapons permit who has been convicted of a violation of § 18.2-266 (DWI) or a...

When will my boyfriend get out of jail?

The answer here depends on a couple of things. In Virginia those convicted of a misdemeanor typically receive good time credit that effectively...

When you were in the Marines, I’m sure you learned about Honor, Courage and Commitment. Remember Honor? “This is the bedrock of our character. It...

No. Facebook is not a governmental entity. For a Constitutional right to be implicated, there must be governmental action. Facebook is a private...

My boyfriend who is 20, was doing 92 in a 60mph range what can happen to him?

That speed is very fast and jail time is a real possibility. Reckless driving by speed in Virginia is a Class One Misdemeanor and a conviction can...

I have a reckless driving charge they droped it to a lower charge if i complete the driving class now am a single parent off or

Reckless driving is a misdemeanor criminal offense in Virginia. If you are convicted, you will have a permanent criminal record. Many courts will...

Is there a online form that i can fill out that says if i can purchase a firearm or not ?

An online form isn’t a great way to approach this issue. If you have even the slightest doubt as to whether you can purchase a firearm, PLEASE...

No. Commonwealth Attorneys enjoy absolute immunity that protects them in the course of the exercise of their duties. Courts have also repeatedly...