Beware of “dabbling” in juvenile court, warns Lynchburg lawyer Margaret Nelson.
An adjudication of guilt can have “serious collateral consequences” under Virginia law, and too many lawyers come into the juvenile and domestic relations court with no appreciation of that fact, according to Nelson, a former prosecutor and public defender.
A juvenile adjudication can lead to later […]
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JDR ‘dabblers’ a danger
October 6th, 2008 · No Comments · Juvenile Court, Juvenile Law
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Bradshaw file will remain sealed
August 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · Juvenile Court, Juvenile Law
Circuit Judge Colin Gibb has ruled that the juvenile court file and records related to a recent probation violation charge for Ahmad Bradshaw will remain under wraps.
The Bristol Herald Courier had sued to open up the files on the 22-year-old New York Giants running back (right), who recently pulled a 28-day jail term in Abingdon […]
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Block: Juveniles caught in adult system
March 28th, 2008 · No Comments · Juvenile Law, VTLA
Andy Block of Charlottesville thinks that too many children accused of crime are getting caught up in the adult justice system, only to be handed juvenile sentences when they emerge from court. Block – a much-honored child advocate – will address the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association this morning at the group’s annual convention at […]
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