Drug Possession in VA

Answered 03/22/2010: When you are charged with possession of Marijuana, one of the things the government has to prove is that you were in...

I took the alford plea to possession with the intent to manufacture marijuana is it possible to have that expunged from my recor

Answered 03/18/2010:An alford plea results in an ordinary conviction. Expungement is only available if you win or the case is dropped by the...

I have a job the father does not and will not try to get one. will I receive anything if I file?

Answered 03/18/2010: I am sorry but I cannot understand your question. Would you re-post this question but be a little more specific. When you...

I have an unpaid probation fine from 14 years ago in NC for DUI. It was a misdemeanor. Would I have a warrant for my arrest now?

Answered 03/18/2010: Because you have not paid your fines and costs regarding that DWI, you might get pulled over for that anywhere, not just NC. ...

Can I ever get my record expunged ?

Answered 03/18/2010: Virginia Law only allows for expungement if you won the case or if the prosecution dropped the case. Thats pretty harsh for...

Changing age less penalty?

Answered 03/16/2010: I could not resist noting your comment. You said there is almost no way out of this. Not so fast. There are lots of things...

I was caught shoplifting at kohls, the cop gave a court date and charged with petit larceny, he let me go home.

Answered 03/16/2010: It is technically possible to settle out of court. My experience though, is that in petit larceny cases, Kohls will force you...

My bf is charged as an accesory after the fact because he didnt report it to the police what can he do

Answered 03/16/2010: I can see why the police think there is a connection and that your BF helped perpetrate this crime. I can also see your BF's...

School assignement Scenario. I am hoping someone can help me with an assignment for school.

Answered 03/16/2010: How come I feel like answering this would be helping you cheat on an exam. Good try. [Note: Consistent with Avvo policy,...

Answered 03/16/2010: You can encourage the state to drop its case but they are in charge of all criminal cases, including assault cases. So, they...