Do prosecutors nolle prosequi even if there's enough evidence?

Prosecutors will, on a case by case basis, dismiss a case they think they could win due to mitigating circumstances. Your attorney will help...

Hi, My local general district court in Fairfax County only keeps record of a misdemeanor for 10 years.

Records of criminal convictions remain in electronic databases forever these days. (The only exception is when one successfully petitions for an...

I was arrested for a dwi in Virginia but I'm on vacation from Florida

In Alexandria, you can send a lawyer in your place for the Advisement. Unless your recognizance requires you to remain in Virginia, you can...

Is my non-compete/non-solicitation agreement enforceable in the state of Virginia?

As a general rule, non-compete agreements are enforceable in Virginia. However, there are some instances wherein they are overbroad and, thus, are...

A friend shoplifted from Walmart in Alexandria va (fairfax va court district) & is desperate to beat the charge, can she do it?

A person charged with larceny may have a defense. Many defenses are not intuitive. If one has no defense on the merits, a good mitigation...

Is an attorney necessary for an advisement hearing if the plan is to request a public defender?

If one already knows he or she will qualify for public assistance, then no attorney is necessary to accompany one charged with Domestic Assault. A...

Charged with theft. Is this my second offense?

If one's prior laceny charge is dimissed or amended to a different crime, a subsequent larceny charge can only be charged as a first offense. ...

Defense attorneys almost always negotiate with the prosecutor in advance of a preliminary hearing.

One must surrender upon learning of an outstanding Warrant. One will want to hire an attorney to help make the process more civilized. The worst...

I have an arrest warrant out for me

Upon learning of an outstanding Warrant, one must surrender. However, surrendering with the assistance of an attorney may make the experience...