Yes, probation violations may be brought after the period ends so long as the offense date was during the probation/ good behavior period. There are some exclusions due to time of filing, but typically the charge may be brought for up to one year after the end of probation.

If it is a challenge to reasonable suspicion, probable cause, or other constitutional challenge then that is a pretrial motion under the statute you cited.

The question you're asking would require a bit of legal research, knowledge of the exact text messages and circumstances, and is going to be best addressed by your lawyer representing you in court. Bring this issue up with your lawyer so they can properly represent you - and if you don't... Read more »

Unless those officers are particularly limited by a local law, yes, it is generally lawful.

Go to your court appearance and either ask for a public defender or more time to hire an attorney. He will need an attorney report for this type of charge. Generally, it is a misdemeanor.

There is no bar with a conviction of driving suspended to ownership of a firearm as allowed under other applicable laws of Virginia and the US.

Hire counsel. The attorney will take care of it.

Yes.

A lot more facts are needed to give an answer to that question. Which then leads to a potentially complicated analysis. If you’ve been charged with something from such search then you should consult with a local lawyer for representation.

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Your son needs legal counsel. There will be significant questions about capacity and ability to understand the proceedings.

You need to hire a criminal defense attorney instead of typing on here. Your situation is too in depth for a web inquiry like this. You face serious charges.

Less than an ounce, if charged as distribution, is a misdemeanor. Less than an ounce for personal use is a civil penalty and still unlawful. Anything over an ounce charged as distribution is a felony.

It sounds like you have been convicted and sentenced more than 21 days ago. The court has no discretion at this point to reopen your case and change your sentence or reduce your charge. And technically, while some judges would do it at sentencing, a court cannot reduce a felony to a misdemeanor if... Read more »

If you have been subpoenaed then you must appear unless you have been excused by the attorney for the commonwealth or the court. Depending upon what you wrote in your letters, you may need counsel yourself.

The question is, what?

Good morning. Is there a question associated with this?

Yes. It is not legal, but merely a lesser penalty (civil infraction) for smaller amounts of plant marijuana.

One has nothing to do with the other. Indictment by a Grand Jury results in a charging document. Miranda rights are required after a custodial arrest and questioning about the subject of the arrest. A police officer can make an arrest on an indictment and simply not ask any questions about the... Read more »

They seldom match. The police don’t send all the suspected materials to the lab. Only a minuscule amount needs to be tested for the suspected substance.