What is the charge for a $1 charge put on someones credit card without their knowledge?

Off the top of my head and depending on the circumstances: Felony CC Theft (carries up to 20 years), misdemeanor CC fraud(12 months) misdemeanor...

Is it a good or bad thing when a judge wants to file a written decision on a habeas hearing?

Another thing to understand is if the motion is granted his case goes back to square 1. His case starts over from the very beginning.

If he's found guilty during an appeal does my original sentence become mandatory with no possibility of parole or early release?

I think you are misunderstanding an appeal to the Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals look whether there were incorrect legal decisions during...

Is there anything I can do to keep my felony from showing up on my background check?

You can apply for a simple pardon... from what i heard you have to have at least 10 years of good behavior to even be considered. So a drunk in...

Well, it appears the charge is a felony. One felony embezzlement will give the judge a recommendation of probation so no jail time. On the other...

What should my husband do different at his Appeal?

There is nothing to do "different at his appeal." An appeal from Circuit Court is an analysis by the court of whether there was anything...

What are the possibilities that I can stay out of jail

This is an open website and you just admitted to a felony. Contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Many have free consultations...

What normally happens in cases like this.

hire an experienced attorney. Although many times age and amount do come into play, any conviction even a misdemeanor convictions cannot be...

Will I be able to avoid jail time? Possibly probation?

Yes, there are a lot of possibilities. The first thing is the strength of the case against you. DON'T POST ANYTHING HERE... find an experienced...

Virginia does not have a statute of limitations on felonies