Yes. Once charges are filed, only the commonwealth attorney can proceed with or dismiss charges. You are a witness for the state and there is no...

Can a case be finalized without a hearing?

If there was a problem with the appeals paperwork such that the appeal was not perfected properly and the case was sent back to district court, You...

It's been expressed that after 10 years, a petty larceny charge can be removed from your record in Va. Is that not true?

No. That is not true. Convictions are not expungeable in virginia ever.

What is the penalty for malicious wounding?

He has some serious problems ahead. Malicious Wounding carries a maximun of 20 years and the assault may be a felony which carries an additional 5...

Do you need an attorney to represent you if you are charged with assault?

You should always have an attorney represent you anytime you have to go to court. You are facing a class 1 misdemeanor and a possible 12 months in...

What is standard plea bargain to dui .17 hanover or caroline county. with no injuries but damage to a guard rail??

Pursuant to the statute, you are looking at a mandatory 5 day jail sentence because your blood alcohol level exceeds .15. A defense attorney may...

How can I remove my shoplifting recordbfrom my history?

unfortunately virginia is vert arcane when it comes to expungements. Any conviction in virginia is a permanent record which cannot be expunged. ...

As my colleagues stated, you have been given false information. A first offender gets a fine and no jail usually. The maximum penalty for...

How to get someone out on bail in virginia

If he pled guilty, then what is he appealing. Usuallt when you plead guilty, there is no ability to appeal the conviction unless specifically...

How much time will you serve for 30 day sentence for shoplifting mistermeaner ?

You serve half of the time for misdemeanors which equals 15 days in this case.