Is there a way to appeal just a sentence in a bench trial? Is this sentence normal?

The short answer is "no." A motion to reconsider, which you mentioned, was the best option but that is gone now that he is in state custody. An...

Appeal

An appeal may be filed that challenges the sentence in a criminal case. However, if there was no plea agreement, and the defendant pled guilty,...

How much does a jury trial on appeal from General District Court cost a defendant if he loses the appeal?

If you contact the clerk's office of the criminal division of the circuit court, they can tell you the exact answer for your city or county.

I began talking to this girl online, and she told me she was 18, I'm 19, we began talking and trading pictures,

Not talking about it online where you can be identified isnangood first step. Go to an actual lawyer. Most criminal defense attorneys will give you...

In virginia you cannot get an expungement if your case was dismissed after a deferred disposition if you entered a guilty plea or a judge found...

Was pulled over for faulty tag light was out and no license for the first time eve, what am i to expect ?

Driving without a license is a jailable offense. Every county handles it differently and it is conceivable that there are judges who would...

Is there a possibility that the judge can dismiss the charge after I explain my situation even after my guilty plea?

Judges in Virginia do in fact have the legal authority to dismiss your case even after you have entered a guilty plea. But, that authority is...

Can I use the first offender plea deal for possession if I was in possession of 2 different substances?

If you enter a guilty plea to the marijuana and you are sentenced or given first-offender treatment and then the oil charge is brought later, you...

If someone lied in a court hearing but now wants the truth to come out what can they do

If the only basis of the conviction was her testimony, then a Writ of Actual Innocence may be an option. Sometimes cases can be reopened based on...

You will be more likely to be rehired somewhere if you are acquitted, and so you should get a lawyer to assist you. You might also consider...