Unfortunately, ASAP has the control here. You are in the position of being at their mercy. Though the program should potentially be tailored to more individual needs as they say they are doing, most people are treated very similar and have to go through the same amount of time for their courses.... View More

It depends on if the court required you to or if DMV requires you to. The court can tell you that its not required but the DMV is a separate entity and can make you take ASAP related to their requirements. If neither has ordered you to, then you are free to go.

The ladies below are both correct; you will also need to petition the court for a restricted license so you can have ASAP/ignition interlock.

Advice is to not give into the blackmail. I would gather information about the money they are asking for and for what reason via text or email. If they don't want to provide it, then say you're no longer entertaining any messages. If the do provide it, stop responding at that point.... View More

It sounds as if the officer was trying to cut you a break instead of writing you for speeding. It depends on the code section he/she used. No one here can tell you what's in your best interest without knowing more about you such as your driving record but even then it would ultimately be... View More

There are several issues here and yes you should at least talk to a lawyer about your options. If you told the police this happened and it actually happened, "recanting" is actually telling a lie which you could violate being under oath. If it didn't actually happen, then there is... View More

You are not obligated to turn the person in but the more you affiliate with the person knowing about their crime and if you help them in any way, money/a ride, you could be seen as to be an accessory after the fact or obstructing justice which is helping to continue their evading the police. As a... View More

The information can be amended when you get to court if something is incorrect so you will probably still need to go forward with the ticket. You can get a lawyer to help with the Reckless Driving because its in a city and judges tend to think that's worse.

Distribution of any controlled substance in Virginia is a serious crime. 18.2-248 is the code section governs distribution of controlled substances and the penalty attached is typically five years to forty years. There may be several defenses to this type of charge but you need to speak to a... View More

You can definitely be subpoena by the officer or the Commonwealth Attorney's Office. If the subpoena actually comes, there isn't a way to get out of it as its a court order. If it comes from the prosecutor's office, you can actually contact them and tell them your position about... View More

unfortunately, it depends would be the lawyer answer here. It depends on how extensive the physical abuse was - if it involved strangulation (choking) you, that's a felony and could be punishable at any point. There will be an issue obviously with your recanted statement but you could still... View More

I don't know that anyone here could answer this concretely for you. Government background searches are the most in depth. If you weren't convicted, it more than likely won't show as a ticket (summons) is not considered an arrest. Prior arrests do show on background check but these... View More

I would send a letter to the court showing you actually went to get tested. While noone on this forum can tell you that you will automatically be excused, courts are being lenient if you are making a good faith efforts to show you had actual contact and are actually quarantining. I would speak to... View More

No one on this forum can answer your question without more information about you and your charge. However, a public forum isn't the best place to engage in this conversation. You need to seek out information from a lawyer in the jurisdiction (area) that you got the charges in. They will... View More

You need to consult a lawyer who practices in the area of Tennessee where you were caught - that person will be the best person to advise you on what to plead and how to work on the situation with the local courts. I would advise speaking to an attorney if you want to keep the charge off your... View More

This is highly unlikely. If the police responded and no one was arrested, it is unlikely a report will make it's way to the Commonwealth Attorney's office. Charges have to start in the system via going through the magistrate or a report to the Commonwealth Attorney's office to... View More

Yes - Reckless Driving is a class one misdemeanor in VA for going over twenty miles above the posted speed. It carries a penalty of up to twelve months in jail and up to a $2500 fine. Depending on how fast, where you were driving, and road conditions, it could end up in jail time but nowhere near... View More

Unfortunately, the answer is "it depends." There may be ways for the case to be proven without their testimony if the police were involved. They may not assert their fifth amendment privilege correctly and the court may compel them to answer the question or face contempt. It sounds like... View More

I agree with my colleague's answer that it depends. However, for most convictions the ignition interlock is a requirement of ASAP because its a requirement of your conviction. You should check your court paperwork. If its there, ASAP may requirement it even though a lengthy time has passed.... View More

Unfortunately unless you already noted your appeal, your options are going to be severely limited. I would get an attorney ASAP who can advise you if you can have a motion to rehear on the case, if you haven't appealed. Someone locally should be able to better advise you of a potential... View More