The judge can ask for a drug test at sentencing but likely would not. Of course, if you come to court and seem high... you certainly will or if...

What happens if you catch a charge before signing the terms of probation?

Your period of good behavior (breaking no laws) started as soon as the judge announced his sentence. If your scenario worked, then everyone would...

DWI was NP'd. Unwise to seek expungement pro se?

If you have a clean record (no convictions on your record) it is the Commonwealth's burden to show why you don't deserve an expungement. That...

How much is a restricted liscense?

I believe the ASAP fee is $300 and ignition interlock is about $60 a month. This is on top of your fine and court costs in court. Many...

Is it legal in VA to get eviction proceeding without a 5 day notice when the tenant breaks a payment plan agreement?

I agree with Mr. Carmody. If you do decide to proceed without doing the 5 day notice and the court rejects your argument... then you are put back...

Would I be held responsible for additional rent at a place I am no longer living?

It really depends on your term of your lease... When is your rent due, how much notice is required? When did you give notice? are you under...

Does "first offender" disposition in VA keep the offender from keeping or transporting a firearm?

A person convicted of domestic assault and battery cannot possess a firearm. Neither can someone with a protective order. Many first time...

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Driving on a suspended license

I agree with Attorney Esten as a 3rd is not a felony. Unless it charged under 18.2-272 (suspension after dui on a third 18.2-272 is a felony). ...

Felony getting dropped to misdemeanor (posession of narcotics). Will I be able to still qualify for relief n immigration bond?

Speak to an experienced immigration attorney. But the most likely answer is that Immigration tends to target these crimes: violence, sex, drugs,...

My husband is accused of assault and battery charges which he did not do? I talked to the da and she would not drop the charges.

In any criminal case in Virginia, The case is Commonwealth of Virginia v. ________. You do not have the power to drop a charge. DON'T ANSWER...