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April 3, 2017
Under the Virginia Department of Corrections' Departmental Operating Procedures, inmates who are nearing the end of their sentence and who meet specific eligibility criteria can be considered for work release. In order to be eligible for work release, you must...
Read MoreMarch 27, 2017
It's illegal for someone who has been convicted of a felony to possess a firearm in Virginia. Va. Code section 18.2-308.2 also makes it illegal for someone convicted of a felony to possess other kinds of weapons. The other weapons that you cannot possess are stun guns, ammunition, or any explosives.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2017
Entrapment is a potential defense to any criminal charge. If you've been entrapped, you will be found not guilty and the charges against you will be dismissed.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2017
Before a judge will give you a bond in Virginia, he has to decide whether you're a flight risk and whether you're a danger to the community. If the judge believes there's probably cause that you'll pose a risk to the community or that you won't show up for your next court hearing, he can deny you a bond.
Read MoreMarch 6, 2017
Yes. Drafting a habeas corpus petition is complicated. But it's not just drafting the petition that is complicated.
Read MoreFeb. 27, 2017
An officer needs Probable Cause before he can arrest you. In the case of DUI, the officer needs Probable Cause that you are or have been operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Read MoreFeb. 20, 2017
The punishment for Class 2 misdemeanors can be found in Virginia Code 18.2-11....
Read MoreFeb. 15, 2017
You should arrive fifteen minutes early, unless your attorney tells you otherwise. There's probably no need to show up more than fifteen minutes early. It is also a good idea to bring something to read while you're waiting in court.
Read MoreFeb. 13, 2017
The punishment for Class 1 misdemeanors can be found in Virginia Code 18.2-11. They are...
Read MoreFeb. 6, 2017
You can't refuse to take a breath test just because you don't think you're drunk. From the police officer's perspective, that's the purpose of the breath test.
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