If I am on no alcohol what kind of ua will I be screened for on probation?

If you are ordered as part of probation not to drink, then don't drink. Is it worth going back to jail for a beer. It is also not appropriate...

Can I ask that 2 dismissed crimes be expunged? Both being misdemeanors?

The fact that they were dismissed may make you eligible for an expungement. It may depend on the manner of the dismissal and whether any sort of...

I got ticket today for driving on suspended license and didn't know it was suspended? What can happen to me? In Virginia?

If you did not know your license was suspended and the state cannot prove you knew then the case could be dismissed or reduced to no operator's...

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By u pleading the 5th does that mean the case was dismiss or not?

It depends. I agree with my colleague that you should retain an attorney to represent your interests. The only legal way to take the 5th is if...

I need to know how to find out weather the charges are felony or misdemeanor or nothing.

If it was a misdemeanor charge in juvenile court that happened in 2006, the statute would have provided that the records be destroyed after 5...

In the state of virgina can they upgrade it to a felony if you get three domestic assaults within a certain period of time

It goes by convictions so if one of the charges was ultimately dropped then you only have one prior conviction.

Can one jurisdiction petition another to require a released offender be forced to register as sex offender from 30yrs ago?

Unfortunately the laws in virginia regarding sex offender registration are archaic. Even if the offense was not register able when convicted,...

My boyfriend being in jail for 2 years now and he filed for reconsideration for the second time. what can I do to help him

If he has been transferred to doc custody then there is nothing you can do. Even if a judge decides at this point to reconsider the sentence he...

Will my case be dismissed? because the informat on my case produced fruit of a poisonous tree?

The informant being under the influence does not trigger a 4th amendment violation but could affect his credibility and a good attorney may be able...

Am I going to jail for not completing my community service hours?

It depends on the judge who you appeared before. They could just impose a conviction but you run the risk of getting some jail time. If you had...