Does a juvenile record affect points on pre sentence report guidelines for an adult case?

felony convictions as a juvenile stay on your record for life and are used in pre-sentence investigation report. misdemeanors will be erased...

proceedings in a juvenile and domestic relations court and general district court are courts not of record which means they are not transcribed. ...

self-defense is an affirmative defense which the accused most establish beyond a reasonable doubt. To establish a valid claim, the person...

What happens if the victim does not show up?

if a witness, does not appear for the preliminary hearing, the commonwealth usually cannot proceed without that witness. There are some charges...

When calculation of presentence ponts in Va, are the points different when firearms are involved? I think It's 10 points vs. 12

There is a different pre-sentence report for each type of crime so.one persons pre-sentence report will not be like anyone else's. You need...

Serious Traffic Violation in Carroll Country, Virginia

this is a serious offense and in some jurisdictions could result in jail time. you definitely need an attorney to represent you.

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

it is very important that she hire a good criminal defense attorney who can adequately represent her interests with an eye toward her future.

the commonwealth has the burden of proving their case and they have to have witnesses to do so. if a witness does not appear for court and has...

you have asked numerous questions about this in the last week. I suggest you retain an attorney who can walk you through the entire process. ...

I have an arrest warrant out for me

a bond is normally set by the magistrate after the warrant is executed and you are taken into custody. a magistrate may also decide not to set a...