What action should I take? Should I try appealing this case and hire an attorney?

You have 10 days to note your appeal from the date of judgment. Your case will be set on the misdemeanor appeals date in Circuit Court. There are...

Rule discovery in Virginia is very limited. Rule 7C:5 requires the government to turn over only two pieces of information: statements that were...

Can I open carry my pistol with a round in the chamber, with the safety on.

Open carry is legal in Virginia. If you are otherwise lawfully permitted to possess a firearm, and are not violating any restrictions related to...

Can I possibly have an annulment?

An annulment covers a very limited set of circumstances. Nothing in your post indicated that any of these would be applicable. (See Virginia Code...

Can I have my firearm loaded when open carrying in Virginia?

In Virginia, if you are legally open carrying, it is absolutely permissible to carry the firearm loaded. You must abide by all laws and regulations...

What should my next steps be?

108 is very fast anywhere. Our firm handles many cases in Botetourt County and I can tell you, without question, that 108 is going to be...

Are all subpoenas that have been issued viewable on the VA case website?

This is one of those "it depends" answers. The Virginia case status website only has the information that is placed into the system. Thus, if the...

Is there a law in Virginia against the printing of an concealed hand gun?

Open carry is legal in Virginia, so you can "print" in the sense that your clothing may reveal the presence of the firearm.

What is the process involved with dealing with a court summons for reckless driving? (step by step)

Reckless driving in the Commonwealth of Virginia is a Class One Misdemeanor. This is not a charge to take lightly. Moreover, Botetourt County has a...

Unlawful police stop. Can a motorist refuse to show ID during a police stop, if there's no probable cause?

DWI and Driver's License checkpoints are authorized in the Commonwealth of Virginia and have been upheld by the Virginia Supreme Court and the...