A shop lifting charge for $200. warrant states " not from person " " dept store. How much time will person receive if convicted?

Sounds like a felony offense of Shoplifing (i.e., Grand Larceny). Grand Larceny is punishable by anywhere from 0 up to 20 years in prison. How...

Can I get a felony expunged?

No, you can't - sorry. Convictions cannot be expunged in VA - only arrest or dismissals (times when the case dropped). (Look for further...

Is it extortion if the police are making you give them your vehicle to get out of drug charges?

As manipulated as you feel, unfortunately, it is not extortion under the facts as you have described them. I don't know what the status of any...

My uncle filed theft charges on me for dvds that came up missing during his move,they were then found.the warrant is 2 yrs old

The short answer is no. If the warrant was issued, but simply has not been served, the only way to resolve it is to get it in front of a judge...

Will CHINS be able to help my 9 yr old granddaughter?

Should your 9yo granddaughter be in counseling? Yes. Should you file a CHINS petition? Not so clear.... CHINS petitions can alternatively be...

My 16yo was stopped for underage tobacco use, searched & found in poss. of 1.5oz marijuana. Child was not arrested - what now?

Please go hire a lawyer. It is common with juvenile cases that any charges are issued later. For any misdemeanor charges, the officer would have...

PEACE BOND VACATE

There is not enough information in your question/statement to answer. If you are asking if a letter to the judge is sufficient to make a request...

It sounds as though your husband's case is pending in the General District or J&DR courts. A denial of bond in the General District/J&DR courts...

I have 2 DUI' what can I do in order to get my license back

Unfortunately, you are required to successfully complete an approved VASAP program prior to DMV reissuing you a driver's license. So even though...

When in court the judge told me that there was no such thing as an "alford's plea". Is there anything I can do now?

There is such a thing as an 'Alford Plea' and yes, it is recognized both in Virginia and in the Loudoun County Courts. We do them all the time. I...