Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

A Drunk in Public conviction may carry some serious consequences. Pleading guilty without attempting to fight the charge isn't always recommended.

Please call me at 703.870.6868 to discuss your case in detail.

Please refer to my article on Drunk in Public charges for more information-

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Although in Virginia so-called "DIP" charges no longer carry a possible

penalty of jail time, relying on a police officer for legal advice

in a situation in which a defendant has been charged with a crime is never advisable.

Tell her to at least schedule a consultation with an attorney

with experience in such matters and who should be able to advise her, accordingly.

No conviction is a good conviction. If my child was attending college and had this charge...she would surely be represented by counsel. Good luck. Attorney Sheryl Shane. Web: www.sherylshanelaw.com.