Q: I was falsely accused of assault and battery will I go to jail
A: If it is your first criminal offense, you will likely get a suspended sentence; no active jail sentence. However a conviction will give you a criminal record for your entire life if convicted in VA. You should hire a local experienced criminal defense attorney to help you fight this charge.
A: If you're convicted you could go to jail. You could also be held without bond pending the trial in some circumstances. You need to get in touch with a good attorney as soon as possible so that you can find evidence to use in defending yourself. It's not a good strategy to simply come to court and say the allegations are false.
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