I got charged with shoplifting (50 dollars )and possesion of alcohol, Im 17 and i dont know what to dom its my first time.

Because these offense are misdemeanors they will not remain on your record for the rest of your life. All juvenile misdemeanors, even convictions,...

Will va uphold the 3rd offense becoming a felony when the actual act was a misdemeanor

Yes. Virginia will proceed with a felony based on a misdemeanor offense since this is a 3rd offense. The prosecutor can change their mind and...

Yes. You need an attorney to represent you. Reckless driving is a misdemeanor offense in virginia. Contact a local attorney on this website to...

In Virginia can one have a arrest warrant taken out on them for "civil contempt"?

Yes. The court can issue an arrest warrant for civil contempt. This happens all the time in failure to pay child support cases. The court can...

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I'm not sure whether to plea Guilty or No Contest.

A Guilty or no contest plea results in the same thing, a finding of guilt. It may be worth while to consuot an attorney in your area to make sure...

You are 18 and legally an adult. You are free to make your own decisions. Parents are always going to have problems with certain relationships...

Can you be released on your own recognizance when you have contempt of court & a show cause warrant but you turn yourself in?

The amount of bond that a magistrate sets depends in the circumstances of the individual before them. Bond is based on the sriousness of the...

I Have a PPO Filed on me, I'm afraid my Ex-Girlfriend will use this to contanstly keep me in jail, how can i protect myself?

One of the things you arw doing right is having someone with you at all times, if possible. The second is to keep a journal detailing your daily...

What happens to me

You will not go to jail if there is not enough evidence provided you are telling the truth. If there are indicators that you are lying, then the...

Yes. This is legal. Sometimes the police collect evidence and don't know what they have. Here, the police collected needles which contain an...