Yes, harboring a known fugitive can expose you to criminal prosecution. You should have him find somewhere else to stay or risk the consequences. ...

What do you plead for a reckless driving ticket if you believe the officer read your speed wrong?

Reckless driving 8s a misdemeanor not a felony in virginia. In many jurisdictions in virginia, 90 mph is where the judges start to put people on...

You will either be found guilty in your absence or the judge could issue a bench warrant for your arrest for failing to appear in court (a separate...

Testimonial privileges- Can Commonwealth compel parent to testify against vs. adult child?

No. There 8s no such privilege in virginia. However, the comonweslth cannot introduce prior bad acts of stealing other than the one he is charged...

If I see my motorcycle being stolen from my apartment complex, Is there any allowable use of force to stop them within the law?

You are legally allowed to use a reasonable force to reclaim your personal property. That is sometimes a very subjective standard as to what is...

I received a Reckless Driving citation after an accident, should I hire a lawyer for my court date?

Those are both good suggestions. I would always suggest getting an attorney because reckless driving is a class 1 misdemeanor. Don't take your...

How to get a state job with an incarceration on my record?

Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to get this off your record. A criminal conviction in virginia, even a misdemeanor, is a lifelong debt...

Try convincing anyone that you planned on buying the merchandise. Contact a criminal defense attorney immediately and do not discuss the facts of...

Yes. Someone with a mental illness can be charged with malicious wounding and be found guilty. A mental illness can be used in mitigation of...

Will i be arrested if i meet with the detective?

While a detective may release someone on a summons for a misdemeanor, it usually doesn't happen on a felony. It sounds like you will be arrested. ...