I recently have been charged with a Class U Felony in VA (18.2-192) for credit card theft

Yes you should either hire an attorney or get one court appointed to you. Don't post additional details about your crime. But in Virginia CC...

What is the likely punishment for a first time offense of petit larceny for a minor?

The juvenile system is set up for rehabilitation more than punishment. You cannot be convicted of a crime as a juvenile unless tried as an...

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HYPOTHETICAL Conealed weapon, possession, and resisting arrest charges

You are correct about what would happen if a judge says there was not probable cause. In this case, if the officer had probable cause to...

What repercussions can be expected when you receive a show cause regarding a prior conviction in Virginia?

You need to either get a court appointed attorney or hire one. You may have a valid technical defense. If you were ordered to keep the peace...

I was arrested for battery over a year ago. Ended up receiving court supervision and judgement withheld will this effect army?

The other issue may affect is if you are still on supervision. This may prevent you from being deployed as the army does not want people deployed...

First probation violation, turned into warrant.

The fact that you wrote "absconding" and that he has been in jail for 3 months tells me that it sounds like it is a felony probation violation. If...

I was charged with reckless by speed. Is it common for someone to hire a lawyer? Is jail time and/or a suspended license common?

Reckless Driving is a criminal offense in Virginia... punishable by up to 12 months in jail and $2500 fine. In reality, if your record is as you...

License suspended for unpaid property taxes got pulled with rejection sticker was getting my daughter car inspected.

I don't see a question here. My best guess is what are the consequences of a driving on suspended? It's a class 1 misdemeanor, punishable up...

My probation was over on june 18 .But I caught a new charge on may 24.case isnt closed yet but due date is over.can i b violated

I do agree with the other attorneys that it is unlikely you will be violated on those facts. But if the questions is CAN YOU GET VIOLATED? The...

Length of time question for sex offender registry when you move from one state to another with longer registration requirements.

His requirements to register are bound by the state that he lives in. Even if you were convicted of a crime that didn't require registry at the...