Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

felony charges

I was charged with a felony b/c of a check that was returned over the $200 amount. The business went to do the paperwork on the same day I went to the business and made good on the check. When he tried to stop the proceedings it was too late to stop what he had started with the courts. So, I was charged with the felony eventhough the check was taken care of. I still have to appear in court on the charges. The Commonwealth Att. office seems to think this will be dismissed and I will just be required to make the payment for court costs. What is your opinion?


Asked on 11/21/06, 2:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fred Kaufman Fredrick S. Kaufman, Esquire

Re: felony charges

The Commonwealth Attorney has it in his power to withdraw the charges. That is called nolle prosse (latin for "I choose not to prosecute"). If he hasn't done that then I'm not sure I trust his assessment of what a Judge might do. The CA recommendation does weigh heavily however and if the victim is happy then it may just go well.

Good luck

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Answered on 11/21/06, 9:47 pm


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