This is a question that should be directed to your lawyer. Nobody can give you a competent answer without knowing the facts and the procedural setting.

It is unlawful for a felon to be in possession of a firearm unless they have had their right to possess a firearm restored. Possession can be actual or constructive and is very fact specific. Actual is obvious, but constructive can be tricky. In court, the questions considered for constructive... Read more »

Virginia law criminalizes the possession of a sawed-off shotgun under Virginia Code Section 18.2-300. In Virginia, possession can be actual or constructive. You should consult with an attorney to discuss the facts of your particular case and any defenses you may have. Its not wise to post... Read more »

It sounds like you have already posted a bond and are scheduled for an arraignment. An arraignment is typically to determine if you have retained an attorney or need one to be appointed for you. You should not have a separate bond hearing unless the Commonwealth has filed a motion to revoke your... Read more »

No, ‘unless’ either of you are accused of being a part of the criminal scheme. If so, you can be charged, indicted, arrested, and possibly convicted. That may get you deported!

If your mother is involved in a crime, you ‘do not’ have an affirmative responsibility to report her to... Read more »

A class 1 misdemeanor carries a range of punishment of 0-12 months in jail and a fine of $0-2500 if you're found guilty. It does not seem like you had the intent to defraud so an attorney should be able to get this dismissed for you I would think.

As a general rule you cannot really completely insulate yourself from being sued. You do protect yourself a bit to the extent you are being completely truthful about what happened and couch your language in opinion or to the best of your recollection and avoid inflammatory labels... stick to the... Read more »

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.

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

You say she is a part owner of the home, so it sounds like it is probably a good search. If you have a signed lease entitling you to sole possession and she has no right to possess/enter/inspect then maybe you have something to base that claim on but it seems unlikely.

18.2-108. Receiving, etc., stolen goods.

A. If any person buys or receives from another person, or aids in concealing, any stolen goods or other thing, knowing the same to have been stolen, he shall be deemed guilty of larceny thereof, and may be proceeded against, although the principal... Read more »

I think the rule of thumb is to expect 85 percent. That's not a hard and fast rule I don't think but that's been my experience on felonies in Virginia. So if my math is right that should be about 4 years 8 months then subtract any time served... but I believe this can vary.

You will want to request a court appointed attorney when you are in front of the judge. They should appoint an attorney to represent you if you qualify financially.

Your question is not clear --- assuming that you are asking "When the state drops the larceny charges, can I expect the police to return the "evidence" my belongings to me at that time?" Under Virginia and federal law, the state cannot take property from you without... Read more »

Self defense in Virginia is a complex affirmative defense. The facts surrounding the incident will be paramount in whether or not such a defense is successful. Social media posts might be detrimental to such a defense if they show that the actions taken were potentially planned in advance, or a... Read more »

Are you asking about a probation restriction to travel out of state? If so, you can request permission from probation to leave the state.

It depends on whether your prior conviction was a misdemeanor or felony, and if it was charged as a domestic assault and battery. If you were convicted of a felony you will need to petition a Circuit Court for the restoration of firearm privileges. If convicted of domestic assault and battery... Read more »

You should expect a summons to come to court as a witness in this case. If you have not been summoned, but wish to testify, you should reach out to the Commonwealth's Attorney (prosecutor) in the city/county in which the offense occurred to make sure that you do get a subpoena for the case.

It appears that Tennessee issued a warrant of extradition for a misdemeanor which is usually non-etraditable and the VA State police were simply following up that. You may want to ask your former Tennessee attorney for advice on what is going on there. Also advise that attorney that you want to... Read more »

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.