Is "Padilla V. Kentucky" being satisfied by a defense attorney including immigration matters in a contract?

While the law is not clear how far the attorney must go into speaking on immigration matters, The Virginia Supreme Court held in Zemene v. Clarke,...

Can I get my license back? Looking for the best lawyer.

There is no mechanism to shorten your license suspension

Sentencing alternative

Scenario 1: If you pled guilty to a felony already and the judge did not reserve the right to reduce the charge, the judge cannot reduce the...

I received a Loudoun County Criminal Witness Subpoena, But Live Out of State. Do I have to appear for the trial?

It is likely not a valid subpoena. In Virginia, there is no authority to send an out-of-state subpoena at the district court level and since you...

Can a no contact be lifted?

you need to obtain a copy of the order that says no contact. It will usually list an expiration date or under what terms it is terminated.

In Virginia, the case for the driving on revoked is done. But he still has a charge for failure to appear that will remain active. If he never...

Will my friend go to jail if he comes back to the states? Can he set up payments and change with holding if he comes back.

I would check if there is a warrant out for him, if there is, yes he is likely to go to jail for failure to pay child support

Who do I deal with at the preliminary hearing?

You will likely see at least one at court for preliminary hearing. at a trial you would likely see both.

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I don't see how you can "know for sure" it will be dropped to a misdemeanor. Offers in plea deals and plea bargains are in the discretion of...