Concerning law for the state of: Virginia.
I'm 19. I was charged with underage possession of alcohol about 2 months ago. I was assigned a probation officer, and told the charge would be expunged from my record in september on account of good behavior and completion of ASAP. 2 nights ago (I'm still on probation) I stepped outside a friend's house for a second with a beer in my hand to see if some people I knew had left. A cop on the other side of the street called me over and gave me another citation for underage possession (I was standing in the road, not on private property, when he called me over). I realize this is quite serious, and a very unfortunate situation; an attorney is definitely needed. Before I consult with one, any advice you guys could give me in terms of what charges to expect and how best to deal with this would be great. These are my only 2 run-ins with the law. Also, my court date is set for the end of may. However, I'm leaving the country 2 weeks before this. Will they allow me a 2-3 month extension on my court date in a situation like this?
Thanks.

