Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

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If in Virginia you were caught driving after receiving a Habit Offender charge does that constitute get a felony charge can this be overlooked,in reference to getting your rights back like voting,serving on the jury,hold public office,and becoming a notary public and filling out proper paper work for the Gover to review.


Asked on 1/02/08, 12:50 pm

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Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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If it's a felony, the defendant can still apply for a restoration of rights (to include the items which you mentioned) three years or so after the date of conviction. You should be able to find a link on the Virginia Government website to take you to the site to download the application forms with instructions for the restoration of rights.

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Answered on 1/02/08, 5:53 pm


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