FAQs/Resource Links
FAQs
I have been charged with a crime—what do I do now?
Do not speak to anyone. When the police say you have the right to remain silent, they mean it. You may accidentally incriminate yourself, and help the police build a case against you. Instead, contact the Law Office of Caleb Kershner immediately for a free consultation on your criminal case.
How serious is my charge of reckless driving?
Very serious. Reckless driving in Virginia is a Class 1 misdemeanor criminal charge. The maximum penalty for this offense is 12 months in jail and a $2500.00 fine. you need an experience attorney like Caleb Kershner who has handled thousands of traffic cases.
If I receive a prison sentence what are the odds I will be paroled?
Non-existent. The Commonwealth of Virginia no longer has parole.
I was injured. Do I need a lawyer?
If your injury was the result of someone else's negligence, you should consult an attorney.
What should I do after a car accident?
If the accident was your fault, do not say this to anyone at the accident scene. Do not provide any recorded statement to your insurance company or the other driver’s insurance company. Do not plead guilty in court. Contact the Law Office of Caleb Kershner for an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
How much is my case worth?
There is no standard answer—it depends on the details of your case. Damages are determined by the level of negligence involved.
If the police are questioning me regarding a crime, should I talk to them? No, in the video below Mr. James Duane, a professor at Regent Law School and a former defense attorney, tells you why you should never agree to be interviewed by the police without a lawyer present. At the end of his presentation, a former law enforcement officer validates his assertions.
Resource Links
- Virginia State Government
- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Virginia Office of the Attorney General
- Virginia Courts
Criminal law links
- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Virginia point system information
- DUI information from the Virginia police
- Virginia State Police, Sex Offender Registry
- Virginia State Crime Commission
- Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
Personal injury law links
Business and employment law links
- Virginia Business One Stop
- Virginia Employment Commission
- Virginia Department of Business Assistance
- Virginia Department of Employment Dispute Resolution
- Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise
- Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
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