A preliminary hearing takes place in the General District Court (or Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court if the accused or victim is a juvenile or...

What is midpoint of 18 months?

18 months was the midpoint of his sentencing guidelines. The guidelines are the recommended range of punishment. Your boyfriend will serve 18...

Fairfax Commonwealth Attorneys will not speak to unrepresented people appearing in traffic court..This means your only option in Fairfax is to ask...

You are not convicted of a felony if the case was reduced to a misdemeanor. You may wish to get a copy of your criminal history to find out if...

Is it possible in Virginia to expunge a 40 year old petty theft record so that a 64 year old woman can get a job?

Sadly, Virginia does not allow expungement of convictions, no matter how old.

Traffic ticket in VA

This is a six point ticket in Virginia and will be reflected on your Virginia drivers transcript. The number of points on your New Jersey driving...

What are all the possible sentences for petit larceny in VA? i have a previous offense in NH.

Petit larceny is a class one misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and up to a $2500 fine. A third offense for petty larceny can be...

In Virginia can one have a arrest warrant taken out on them for "civil contempt"?

It appears that part of your question has been cut off but if I understand correctly you have received notice from a clerk. I recommend you contact...

Virginia DMV authority in DUI case.

My colleague has correctly pointed out that the law requires your attendance in ASAP. However, if you do not attend ASAP and it is not ordered by...

My son is disabled, but managed to complete 50 hours of community service. PO served him with a show cause. Judge issued capias.

The bottom line for most judges is that it is your sons obligation to make sure that he remains in contact with the probation officer. I would...

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