Caught Price Tag Changing In Virginia

Well i just went to Pre-trial today and this is what happen.

My time was at 10:30AM so i went around 9:00AM so i could speak with the DA handling my case. When i got to the courthouse i did not know where to go so i asked the guy at security and he told me courtroom E. I went to E but it was locked so i thought he might have told me wrong court so i saw a officer passing by so i asked him and also asked him about seeing a DA and my immigration situation. The officer was extremely helpful with my case. First he took me to DA offices and found out who was handling my case and then spoke to him regarding my case and if anything could be done. He also gave me his name and DA's name and contact information. The officer must have done a good job because when i finally got to speak to DA he said he would work with me. He said since this was a small issue and first offense the judge will most likely make a take a shoplifting class. DA also said he would consider the immigration issue when he works with my case and told me to stay out of trouble and he'll see me in court.

I have a question regarding what happens next.

Will the DA contact me to tell me what kind of deal he has for me or will i find out about a deal at court in front of a judge?

I have read here that DA usually works out a deal for cases like this so it doesn't go to trial.

Why are you talking to DA without an Attorney present!?:wallbang:

3 of us have replied to your thread all three mention talking to a Lawyer. No one suggested talking to DA yourself in fact I advised you against it. Yet here you are again asking question I will presume you have no intent of listening to again!:rolleyes:

I am listening to the advise i am receiving here.

I spoke to a lawyer already and she's the one who told me to speak with DA regarding the effect this case might have on my immigration status. Shes the one who told me to plead guilty since they have me on tape and ask the judge/DA to be lenient since this was my first offense.

I did not speak to DA regarding anything else i just mention the immigration issue and he said he'll work with me.

When i spoke with the lawyer first time i explained what had happened and she told me the best thing for me to do was plead guilty and see if i can work something else with the DA. So that what i did.

If you think i was told wrong information can i still hire a lawyer even if i said i will not hire a lawyer at Pre-trial today?

Was this Lawyer you talked being paid by you? If not he does not have your best interest in mind and in my view gave you real bad advice! If your a Hen are you going to walk up to the Fox? No your not but thats just what you did. Furthermore plead guilty!? No plea bargain no nothing thats insane! That lawyer you talked to was out to get you in my view. Long as you hav eno plead out and there has been no verdict you may still hire an Attorney

I did not make any agreements with the DA. I only spoke to him for about 5 minutes.

I'll call other lawyers tomorrow. Anyone know any lawyers that they have used in this kind of case. I am in Richmond, VA.

By the way can plea agreements be made without getting a lawyer involved, Directly with a DA and how? (I know its not a good idea but i just wanted to know)


Thanks for quick replies.

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Quoting Illidan

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I did not make any agreements with the DA. I only spoke to him for about 5 minutes.

I'll call other lawyers tomorrow. Anyone know any lawyers that they have used in this kind of case. I am in Richmond, VA.

By the way can plea agreements be made without getting a lawyer involved, Directly with a DA and how? (I know its not a good idea but i just wanted to know)


Thanks for quick replies.

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You dont listen do you? Yes but its very unwise!

I am just trying to get this done soon as possible and cheap as possible but i will not take a chance so i'll hire a lawyer tomorrow.

Quick and cheap may not (probably will not) net the results you want