I was planning on commiting suicide when a friend called the police on me and a firearm was found in my car which was on federal property. I was just given a court appearance citation which is in 2 days. I don't know how much trouble I could be in and I need help.
answered on May 15, 2022
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.
answered on May 7, 2022
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.
Attacker used an axe, was on illegal substances, and drew blood.
I'm going to need a court appointment attorney but could any lawyer write it on my behalf? I had train tickets purchased before this message.
answered on Apr 4, 2022
In Virginia you generally would have to get the permission of the court to waive your appearance at the arraignment. You would request a court appointed attorney at the arraignment. So you may be able to reschedule the arraignment by contacting the clerk's office, but if you just send a letter... Read more »
We had a disagreement. Had an exchange of ideas that resulted in her trying to hit me, but she never did touch me. I wasn’t going to do anything about it, but her boyfriend ended up hitting me a week later. I was upset and filed the charges on both of them with the magistrate. I still want to go... Read more »
answered on Apr 1, 2022
It’s actually a common misconception that people can “drop charges” in Virginia. Once the case has been initiated, it is up to the prosecutor how to proceed.
So, if you receive a subpoena to appear in court, it IS a court order that you can’t just disregard because you “don’t... Read more »
answered on Mar 27, 2022
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It wasn't clear what type of personal injury claim is involved here - negligence (accident) or an intentional act. The details in the post were limited. You could reach out to personal injury law firms for more... Read more »
answered on Mar 24, 2022
There is usually a "fail out" sentence which is a period of active time in prison. Speak to your attorney about this.
in the state of virgina i comited a crime at the age of 15, was areested and convited of armed robbery at the age of 18 , sentanced did my time and got out , im wanting to know if its possible to have itsealed or something like that so employeers will not be able to see how stupid iwas as a kid ? i... Read more »
answered on Mar 24, 2022
Generally speaking, criminal convictions in VA are never sealed or removed, especially crimes of violence. It does not matter how many years have passed since conviction or sentence has been served. However, you can write to the VA Governor requesting that you obtain your civil rights back. Then... Read more »
answered on Mar 20, 2022
You do not need to do anything other than hire and attorney. Waiving your right to counsel at arraignment doesn't mean you can't have an attorney. It just allows the court to proceed with your case in the event that you don't have one. If you have an attorney with you (or if the... Read more »
We are in virginia. my partner was convicted of a violent felony as a minor (he was 17 at the time). he just turned 21 this year, so we were curious if he would need to petition the courts to have the records sealed/expunged… or if this is something the state will do automatically?
some... Read more »
answered on Mar 14, 2022
A felony conviction in VA cannot be expunged. When a juvenile is convicted of a violent felony, under current law, it is never sealed, unlike the usual process for juvenile records.
I have no lawyer. I own my own store. I have no criminal record other than traffic. And I am a business owner in the area. This guy is also a drug addict and he has been nothing but trouble. The larceny was a mistake I own a thrift store and I have merchandise scattered throughout our property. the... Read more »
answered on Mar 11, 2022
You said you are "going through the court system" which means you have likely hired your own attorney to represent you or you have a court appointed attorney to represent you. You should speak to that attorney regarding whether you will go to jail since that attorney has the... Read more »
I got a first offenders ple but court is May 25 will I have to go to jail until then. I'm scared never been in trouble
answered on Mar 10, 2022
You need to speak to your attorney who helped you with the possibility of getting a first offender's plea. You may still be ok.
Do you go in front of a Judge to plead your case for an expungement? I have evidence that perjury was used in my trial, my charge was a counter charge after said person was delivered the summons. I was arrested for another false charge by the same person months later. My protective order was also... Read more »
answered on Feb 10, 2022
These are two separate questions.
As for expungement, when a person is found not guilty or their case is otherwise dismissed by the Commonwealth, the individual may be eligible to have the charge expunged from their record. That is done by a civil petition to the Circuit Court of the... Read more »
answered on Feb 9, 2022
If after arrest you were not asked any questions about the offense, the arresting officer was not required to read you your Miranda rights.
Only I know the app is on the phone.
answered on Feb 6, 2022
evidence is neither legal nor illegal. It is merely evidence. Whether it's admissible or not is a different story. It may be or it may not be. Speak with an attorney. Evidence of child abuse in any form, from any source, would carry a lot of weight in a case. Explaining how it came to be,... Read more »
Someeone I know is apart of a fraudulent group. He doesn't commit any of the crimes himself however he gets a cut of the pay as he was the "founder" of the group. When he gets caught what legal action would he be facing
for being the ring leader. Note this is all done online.... Read more »
answered on Feb 4, 2022
If someone is involved in a crime, they can be charged as a co-conspirator and we subject to the same charges and penalties as the others, regardless of their level of involvement.
If a defendant enters a deferred disposition but but the prosecutor does not agree with the disposition can they still bring it up to a judge and have them decide?
answered on Jan 26, 2022
Usually deferred dispositions have an understood outcome so once you get it you're usually good to go. But it's possible to defer disposition and order mitigation and leave the outcome open ended... so they might be consulted for their opinion but usually that's not the case.
Spouse had wife own businesses while she was alive because he had "no credit", got huge loans in her name as guarantor, sometimes under false assertions about losses (SBA EIDL), acted as manager in member-managed LLC without being a manager or member, after 23 years of marriage used... Read more »
answered on Dec 14, 2021
Your description requires a series of follow-up questions, but other than the car registration, I don't see anything that is likely to excite a prosecutor. There may well be a question of undue influence or competence at the time she signed everything over to him, but you will likely need to... Read more »
My girlfriend’s son is involved in a large case in VA. His attorney said to him that prosecutor was possibly looking at her for manipulating a witness. What kind of attorney does she need to get,if any at all?
answered on Dec 9, 2021
Your son's girlfriend will need a lawyer who handles criminal cases, as tampering with a witness is a criminal offense.
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