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He is finishing out his sentence for other non related cases at Henrico New Kent Regional Jail in Barhamsville,VA. He also filed a grievance on a correctional officer who touch him inappropriate on his leg to awaken him. The officer violated protocol to awaken inmates. He is awaiting results on the... View More 
answered on Sep 12, 2018
If he's charged with a crime, a lawyer will be appointed to represent him. If he's just charged with an internal jail offense, he will almost certainly not be able to have an attorney assist with that process.
He was defending himself and he was charge with murder
answered on Sep 11, 2018
You should contact the various innocence projects/clinics to see if they can help you.
2 days after preliminary 3 of the misdemeanors were direct indicted. Does this mean that the whole trial process has to start over from scratch?
answered on Sep 1, 2018
The preliminary hearing is part of the process, but it's not the final trial. The trial is much more involved than the preliminary hearing.
On the arrest warrant there is no information on what I did to violate the p.o. and no exact date or time I supposedly violated it? All it say's on the warrant is on or about 08/06/2018 and nothing else. On 08/06 I was in Tysons Corner from 6am to 5pm with my sister and didn't get home... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2018
You will be given the chance to hire an attorney or have an attorney appointed to represent you. At that point, your attorney will be able to get more information about the case. Protective orders can be violated even if you don't have physical contact with someone. If you call, text, or email... View More
Can I request a copy of my case file? If so, are there any rules that govern this request?
answered on Aug 9, 2018
Probably not. You're attorney may be able to review the file, but prosecutors in Virginia are not required to turn over your case file.
My boyfriend and ex-boyfriend got into a text fight. They both threatened each other and told each other that they want to beat each other up but later my ex-boyfriend is the only one who continued. Can my ex-boyfriend be charged with harresment or criminal threats.
answered on Jul 12, 2018
If they both made threats, they could both be charged. It's not a guarantee that they will be charged because it depends on the content of the texts.
We live nearly two hours away, and has threatened to call her lawyer if the “behavior doesn’t stop”. She’s probably going to see “my vehicle” (I don’t own nor have I ever owned the vehicle she saw) again and call her attorney, despite my husband telling her it’s impossible that... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2018
If you feel threatened by her, you may be able to get a protective order against her. The requirement to get a protected order is that she has placed you in imminent fear. That may be difficult if the only thing she is threatening is criminal charges. You should also avoid any contact with her.
He left for work on Friday night in January and refused to return with my car, Sunday afternoon I called to report the car stolen as he was refusing to return the car, when the police arrived the car was there and they didn't ask me for any further info except my liscense. Now 6 months later... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2018
Yes it is possible. Grand theft auto is a felony and there is no statute of limitations on felonies in Virginia.
I got a ticket for a hit and run. But I didnt think I backed into anybody. But apparently 4 people witnessed it. But there was no damage to my car. The parking lot is the tiniest lot I've seen people are inches away from people. I dont know about the other persons vehicle. But I just need to... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2018
If you're charged with hit and run you should definitely hire an attorney. You should also not speak to any law enforcement officials without first speaking with an attorney.
Or Does the child have to ask for their parent or lawyer
I have a friend that does not have a record actually he's had license guns and a speeding ticket a confidential informant which was on his Discovery paper as just see I and a number said a b c and d no proof just off of him is that enough to prosecute? Also in Virginia with a criminal case... View More
answered on May 30, 2018
The testimony of a confidential informant is enough to take the case to trial. If he takes a plea deal, he won't know the name of the confidential informant. He'll only be able to find out if he takes the case to trial.
answered on May 29, 2018
Yes. The cop could search the vehicle for any other similar evidence of underage possession of alcohol or DUI.
The bank said I was not legally liable for any criminal charges is this true
answered on Mar 27, 2018
To be charged with passing a bad check, you have to have known that the check was bad. If you didn't know and didn't have any reason to know, then you will probably be fine.
I have a warrent in florida for VOP under misdemeanor mail in probation due to non payment with no job. I reside in Virginia with my wife and kids and do not want them to extradite me to florida over a petty misdemeanor. Can I deal with the courts and probation here or do I have to return there in... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2018
You cannot deal with it here. However, it is very unlikely that Florida would extradite you for a misdemeanor possession of marijuana case.
my husband is charged with a robbery,carjacking and two guns charges in the state of va. the witness doesnt want to go throw with it but the commonwealth is telling her that she has to. and the cops didnt find any gun or money but they did pick him up and he was in the car
answered on Mar 6, 2018
Yes. If talking could put her at risk of any kind of criminal charge, she can plead the fifth.
There is a no drop policy what should i do?
answered on Feb 28, 2018
You should contact the prosecutor's office. They will probably have someone working as a victim/witness coordinator. You should tell them about the case and how you'd like to see the case resolved. They are not obligated to drop the charges just because you want the charges dropped, but... View More
About 6 months ago, My childs father allegedly threw his girlfriend (not me) across a room and choked her. She did not call the cops or file a report. He does not have a record nor has he ever shown signs of abusive behavior. And though they are no longer together they are currently sexually... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2018
The police would have to bring charges within one year of the incident. The type of proof necessary could be the girlfriend's statements or other witness statements or pictures of injuries.
This person is a first time offender. Never had any charges at all, and was VERY cooperative with the police. He even turned himself in.
answered on Feb 15, 2018
Getting bond would be difficult, but it really depends on what the charges are.
I did not request any council; Essex County, VA chose to assign me a public defender and said I had to have one. I complied being foreign to the county and just wanting to get through the arraignment without any issues. I finished up with no issues or charges to remain on my record after completing... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2018
You can be charged fees for being represented by court appointed counsel. You should contact the clerk's office to find out how much they are charging you.
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