Is an assault and battery misdemeanor considered one misdemeanor offense or two separate misdemeanor offenses?

Assault & Battery is one crime in Virginia, assuming there is only one count.

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What is the success rate of the 251 program?

If a judge orders one's entry into the 251 program (named for the Virginia Code section 18.2-251), the case will almost certainly be dismissed if...

Constructive possession. What are the chances?

In Virginia, possession of drugs or paraphernalia must be knowingly and intentional. One need not be in actual possession. One can "constructively"...

I was caught going thru a guests bag and touching their money but didnt take anything. Police were called to the hotel.

In Virginia one commits larceny when he intends to permanently deprive a victim of property he has unlawfully taken. (There are other elements not...

Can you be detained and question by police without being read your rights?

Search and seizure laws are complex and are not intuitive. Briefly stated, police can lawfully detain and ask questions of a suspect in many...

Can I be charged as an accessory or with the crime?

One does have criminal liability if he helps another commit a crime, such as by driving a "get away car" or by otherwise helping the person who...

Do I need an attorney?

In Virginia, possession of drugs or paraphernalia must be knowingly and intentional. One need not be in actual possession. One can "constructively"...

A 90 day suspended sentence means that there is no active jail. If, during the next year, your husband is charged with a crime or traffic offense,...

Asked for a continuance and it was denied, can I ask again?

It is rare for a judge to change a court ruling absent a change in circumstances. Asking a second time for something you've already requested is...

I am 16 years old. I live in Va. i currently have 2 assault and batteries, 1 simple assault & a petty larceny.

You need an attorney. Don't post facts specific to your case here. Most lawyers will give you a free initial consultation.