Need help with shoplifting issue in VA!

Virginia has a very low threshold for felonies at $200. Unfortunately that is the law on the books. Find an experienced local attorney.

There is no way for an attorney to say for certain if someone turns themselves in, if they will be given bond or how much. Turning one's self in...

Grand larceny in Fairfax, VA - first offense, shoplifting. Any precedent for having conviction negotiated down?

Grand Larceny carries 0-20 years. A judge cannot find you guilty of a lower offense if he believes you stole items over $200. He can though give...

How can a drug possession of marijuana be dropped off record for 1st offender?

You should consult with a local attorney and see what your specific jurisdiction does with these cases. But to answer the question you posted...

What time frame falls under the "right to a speedy trial"? -

I agree with Ms. Harris's analysis. But I would add one thing: If your lawyer agreed to the June court date... you cannot claim a speedy trial...

I got a grand larceny when I was 11 years old. Will that be bad when I start looking for a job or college 3-4 years from now?

First I am guessing that you were tried as a juvenile not an adult when you got your grand larceny as an 11 year old. How you got a grand larceny...

I got a ticket for expired inspection and also one for possession of marijuana. whats the best and worst case scenario

Worst case scenario: you suffer a marijuana conviction get 30 days in jail $500 fine and lose your license for 6 months + $fine for failure to get...

Can I be charged with posession of heroin 5 months after the fact?

Yes, there is no statute of limitation on Felonies in Virginia. Don't post anything on here as this is a public forum. There definitely is enough...

call the police department that you think you have a warrant in. They will usually tell you if you don't have a warrant against you and be...

By u pleading the 5th does that mean the case was dismiss or not?

Even if you plead the 5th, your husband may have been prosecuted and convicted. Your husband should hire an attorney who can better advise HIM on...