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answered on Dec 9, 2010
Generally they can unless the collector "knows or has reason to know" that your employer does not allow you to recieve such calls at work. Check out the link here to 15 USC 1692C:
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/15/usc_sec_15_00001692---c000-.html.
I pay child support monthly, but I have no contact or interaction with the child. The child's maternal grandmother wants to take legal custody of her and I agree with that. What does this mean for me? Will I still have an obligation to support her legally? What court proceedings will I have to... View More 
answered on Dec 8, 2010
The legal proceedings and their duration will depend on a number of case-specific factors, especially the reason for the change, whether the mother of the child opposes the change in custody, etc. You would likely still have the obligation to support the child, though the amount of the support... View More
The wall by my throat with my feet hanging 2 inches off the ground. When other mutual friends pulled him off of me, I reached for the closest thing to me, which was a wine glass, and swung the glass at him, striking his cheek. There was a cut on his cheek, and 3 of my fingers. He went to the... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2010
I am sorry to say that nothing is ever certain when it comes to litigation. You may have a good case, but yes, he has a chance of winning. Seriously consider consulting a lawyer in person. A lawyer should be able to help you settle the matter once and for all.
answered on Dec 7, 2010
The visitation rights of grandparents is not gaurenteed under Virginia law, but if there is a custody issue or some other reason the issue would be brought before the court, the court is authorized to grant grandparents visitation rights if it is in the best interests of the child.
answered on Dec 7, 2010
This language in the trespass statute is meant to include anybody who has legal right (by ownership, contract, agency, etc.) to prevent another person from entering the land, buildings, or property in question.
Basically, anyone who owns a piece of property has the right (with some... View More
I never received a summons and the company I owe never told me they were taking this action.
answered on Dec 7, 2010
For a garnishment under Virginia law, a creditor must go through a specific garnishment procedure after establishing his legal claim to the money. One part of this procedure requires the Clerk of the Court to sent notice, a summons, and certain forms to the person whose money is to be garnished.... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2010
This depends on a number of factors. If you escaped custody without using force and you were in jail for a misdemeanor, you could be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor (12 months jail). If force was used or you were charged with a felony, this would probably be a Class 6 felony (up to 5 years in... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2010
Impersonating a police officer is prohibited under VA Code § 18.2-174. It is treated as a Class 1 misdemeanor. VA Code § 18.2-11 provides the penalty for a Class 1 misdemeanor.
answered on Dec 6, 2010
Merely copying a Virginia birth certificate does not violate any Virginia law.
answered on Dec 6, 2010
A conviction or plea of guilt under VA Code § 18.2-168 will not be expunged, but a acquittal or a dismissal of the charge may be expunged through the proceedure described in VA Code § 19.2-392.2.
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