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Dogs owners walk their dogs, then allow and watch their dogs intrusion on private property and pee on my lawn in my front yard. My home security cams captures 4 instances in a day. What should I do to prevent this repeatedly happen?
It is unlawful. What penalty can be? Is there any... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2022
You should contact the animal protection officers in fairfax and tell them what is going on and show them the proof you have
They can go talk to them about stopping the behavior or charge them under the county code
Dmv Appointment is already booked before my dl expired, but dmv appointment i got is after my dl my expiration date.
answered on Jan 8, 2022
You should contact clerk to continue your case until after a date you go to dmv to fix license OR when you go to court take proof of date your dmv appt is set for and ask judge to continue case until after that date.
My girlfriend called the cops on me and showed a bruise on her face saying that I had hit her. I was taken to the detention center were I was given a restraining order not to speak to her for 3 days. I have court on Monday about the case. I want to know if I can go to jail?
answered on Jan 5, 2022
If you have a pending criminal case you need to consult a criminal attorney who handles these and get a private consult. You should not be discussing specific facts of a pending criminal case on a public site like this.
Yes....in Virginia you could get jail time but there are also... View More
I have a restricted license. I put on the paper I am looking for a job. If I do get a job do i need permission still to go to work. Please send answers
answered on Sep 17, 2021
In VA, these are the only things you can drive forAnd even then it is only the things on this form that a judge
approved
https://www.vacourts.gov/forms/district/dc263.pdf
Look at n and q on 2nd page.....
You need a judge to approve this on your restricted license... View More
I want to request a later date due so I can afford representation
answered on Jan 17, 2021
You can file a motion to continue in advance of court date to ask for a later date or request a continuance in advance to clerk. Whether you have to appear in person or by phone or video for the request depends on what county the ticket is in and what their procedures are in that clerks office.... View More
I filled a report that my fiancé choked me now I do not want him to lose his job
answered on Jan 11, 2021
You shouldn't be messaging or posting on social media. Anything you say can be used against you. Contact a criminal defense attorney in the county where this happened asap and get a consult. If case is in Northern VA I offer a free phone or video consult and you can contact me.
answered on Apr 12, 2011
No. Property owners cannot resort to the use of deadly force to defend their property. This general rule is based on the principle that no property is worth more than a human life, even if the human life happens to belong to an intruder. A property owner may only use reasonable force to prevent... View More
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