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answered on Oct 17, 2017
You may expunge the arrest if the case was nolle prosequi, dismissed or you were otherwise found not guilty (acquitted) AND you did not enter a guilty plea. If you entered a guilty plea as part of a deferral and the case was dismissed, you are not eligible for expungement of the arrest. The rules... View More 
My room mate is a bit dodgy of a person, so I want to know if there's a way I can check and see if he's dangerous based on his criminal record and any accusations or charges he may have had.
answered on Jul 11, 2017
Your question is not clear. The burden of proof is the standard that the judge or jury will use to decide your case. The burden of proof varies depending on the type of case. If a party fails to meet its burden of proof at a trial, then that party will lose the case. Other than losing the case,... View More
In other words, I supposed I'm asking if he told on someone to keep himself out of trouble? Because when he had court finally after denying the plea they threw at him, convienantly, the officer trying to charge him, his father had passed away that day and did not show up to court. With the... View More
answered on May 11, 2017
Your question is not clear and seems to involved several potential issues. You should consult privately with an attorney to discuss the specific facts and circumstances related to the case and the questions for which you are seeking answers.
Why would he get this charge dismissed?
answered on May 10, 2017
It could be a number of reasons.
Perhaps the evidence was insufficient.
Or they reached an agreement where he would plead to another charge and have this charge nolle prossed.
If I have a gun in my home is my son restricted from being at my home.
answered on Apr 22, 2017
Problem may arise regarding whether he has constructive possession.
answered on Mar 10, 2017
As a felon you are not legally allowed to possess a firearm under Virginia law.
The issue of riding in a car is complicated because if the firearm is in the passenger compartment with you then you run the risk of being charged based on constructive possession. A basic example of this... View More
In my opinion juveniles make a lot of mistakes, but whose to say that you don't change? I think the sentence of 38-40 years to a 15 year is just way to much. I wanna look more into this case
answered on Jan 14, 2017
You did not list the case that you are referring to, so a lawyer on this website will not be able to help you.
I may need surgery is in possible to get a later reporting date?
answered on Dec 22, 2016
How much time remains before you are required to self-surrender? If you have a few days, I would recommend hiring an attorney. You and your attorney would appear before a judge and explain the situation and present medical records to the judge.
The police arrested her with out proof that she knew about the drugs can they hold her and make her pay $25,000 fine
answered on Sep 6, 2016
Your friend needs to hire a local experienced criminal defense lawyer right away. Yes they can hold her and make her pay a bond of $25000 before being released. She is entitled to a bond reduction hearing. It may be the police are saying she had to know about the drugs because they were near her... View More
answered on May 1, 2015
You were likely charged with 2 misdemeanors, each of which carry a maximum sentence of 12 months. You need to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. Click on "find a lawyer".
answered on Apr 7, 2015
If you are the victim in the case, speak to the prosecutor. If you are a friend/family member, contact the jail of the jurisdiction where the case was heard.
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