Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

I live in VA and during a bar fight I grabbed a cell phone which I thought was my friends. I got arrested for drunk in public and grand larceny. This is the first time I have ever been arrested once I got out of jail the next day I took the phone to the Police station so they could give it to the rightful owner. I have a preliminary hearing on 10/22/10 what are my chances of getting it thrown out of court or marked down to a lesser charge. I cannot imagine being a felon over a drunken mistake. The phone retails for $400 but with a plan from sprint it is only $199.99 under the grand larceny limit by 1 cent. any help or advice is appreciated


Asked on 9/20/10, 10:36 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

My first advice would be for you to engage the services of a competent criminal

defense counsel to represent you on this serious felony charge of grand larceny.

My second piece of advice would be to discuss the case with no one except this

lawyer and to refrain from any further voluntary contact with law enforcement authorities ---no matter what your reason for wanting to initiate such contact.

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Answered on 9/25/10, 10:49 am
sheryl shane sheryl shane, attorney at law

A felony can ruin your life. You really should have an attorney at court who handles these type of matters on a regular basis. Do not just assume it will be thrown out or reduced. There are things you can do prior to court date to help your case. Web: www.sherylshanelaw.com.

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Answered on 9/25/10, 11:01 am


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