Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

i took a plea bargin to felony assault. the plea was guilty and i was to be sentenced to to Serve no more than 1 year of actual jail time and probation not to exceed 2 years

i went to sentencing and i was sentenced to 10 years with 9 years suspended and 2 years probation. i would like to know if i violate probation can a judge sentence me to serve the 9 years he suspended? this is in Virginia.


Asked on 11/22/12, 7:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Sure, I would certainly think so, but why not check with the criminal defense

counsel who (hopefully) was representing you on this very serious charge for greater certainty in the matter.

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Answered on 11/22/12, 8:20 pm


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