Returning stolen goods is not a defense to Larceny. It can be mitigating, however. In your circumstance, it appears unlikely that Wal-Mart will...

Would pleading guilty be in my best interest?

Because so many criminal defenses are counterintuitive you should speak to an attorney. There are often some benefits to pleading guilty, but that...

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Two part: Do I have a solid defense and is there a lawyer who'd be willing to accept or work out differed payment?

There is a wise saying: "He who represents himself has a fool for a lawyer." Even if you have the skill to defend yourself, you simply cannot be...

Can a settle before going to trail for a petty larceny charge in Virginia?

You will almost certainly have the option of settling your case prior to trial. This is a called a "plea bargain." Depending on the facts of your...

A cop pull me over & said he smell marijuana i gave him a pipe that i had in my car. he search my car & did not find any weed

Whenever one is charged with a crime, he needs a lawyer. If the arresting office is such a good friend , looking out for your interests, why did...

First time DC DUI charge and hold a virginia license. Moving to NJ before the court date. Chances of NJ suspension?

Assume that any DC license suspension with be reported to New Jersey and that they will honor the suspension reciprocally. The system is, indeed,...

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Do FFX County prosecutors sometimes drop a case for info about a random dealer unrelated to the case at hand??

Depending upon the level of cooperation and the value of the information, "turning state's evidence" can have dramatic benefits. For this to work,...

What should I be prepared for and what might help me in my possession of marijuana case? (First offense, can't afford a lawyer)

Yours is a very interesting fact pattern. I'd love to work on this case. On a public forum like this, I can't give you specific legal advice. ...

I have a court date on november 14th for driving on a revoked license DUI related.

A Fairfax judge will not try your case and sentence you to jail on your first court date because he or she needs to advise you of your right to an...