There is nothing to preclude employers from asking about the incident, and nothing that protects you from disclosing it if they do. There may be, however, a way to expunge the record, since the case was dismissed.

If your debts were discharged, you can file again 8 years after you initially filed. If your debts were not discharged, it depends on a few factors.

The easiest thing to do is to get on the website of the bankruptcy court where the bankruptcy was filed, find the telephone number, and call. If you have the case number of the bankruptcy, that may make the process simpler. If you do not hear an option to collect information about past... View More

Yes. A police officer's testimony alone is often enough for such charges, but that does not mean there are no defenses or ways to impeach the officer's testimony, which could help.

Strictly speaking, a lawyer may not be necessary, but it would be advantageous to have one. A lawyer will be able to look at your case, see the options available, and work for the best possible outcome. You may have a defense you do not see, for instance. A lawyer also knows the system and the... View More

Bankruptcy is a significant decision, so it is certainly best for someone considering it to speak to an attorney first. Many attorneys will provide a free consultation first to help the person decide if it is in his or her best interests.

Violations of this statute are a Class 4 misdemeanor, a crime with a penalty of up to a $250 fine.

It may affect a law school's decision as to whether to accept you, and it could also affect you ability to get licensed after getting a law degree. You should consider contacting the Virginia State Bar and asking, if that is where you would like to practice.

There are several statutes that deals with situations like this, depending on the circumstances. If, however, one is looking to sue to enforce the signer's duties under the note, or looking to defend a suit on such a note, the principles governing such a suit are regulated in part by statute... View More

A case like this depends on a number of factors, like the person's criminal history and the circumstances surrounding the statement. If the Commonwealth Attoney believes there is sufficient evidence, they might be charged with a felony, but because the statement was made to the attorney and... View More

Assuming there is a valid debt to begin, the applicable statute of limitations can limit how long a creditor has to collect that debt. The time period set by that statute of limitations depends on a few things, like whether the debt was base on an open account, a written contract, an oral... View More

Legally, only lawyers can give people legal advice. Moreover, the proper advice depends entirely on the facts of the case. The best thing to do often is to encourage a person to obtain a lawyer either privately or a court appointed lawyer if he or she qualifies.

No. A power of attorney terminates on the death of the principal pursuant to Va Code § 26-81(A)(1).

This depends on a whole host of factors: your prior criminal history, the circumstances of the case, what sort of plea bargain you might work out, etc. The judges follow some complex guidelines (available at http://www.vcsc.virginia.gov/worksheets.htm), but they have some power to vary from them,... View More

Emancipation in Virginia is not exactly a simple process. It requires filing a court document called a petition with the juvenile and domestic relations court, various court hearings, possible investigations by Social Services, and ultimately the minor has to show that they are married, in the... View More

Most of the professional regulations fall in Title 54.1 of the Virginia code (see http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+TOC5401000). They are broken down by professions there, with several chapters dedicated to the healing arts, as you put it.

This depends on several things. For instance, what is the lawsuit for? If it is the alleged non-payment of a debt, then what does the contract say, or what was agreed? Were the terms of the contract or the agreement met? What evidence do you have of the agreement or the failure to comply with... View More

Basically, this sort of situation looks like a product liability claim. Now, claims like this can be difficult, especially in Virginia. First, one has to consider what exactly caused the injury. For instance, was the item defective? If so, how? Was it defective when it was made, or did it... View More

With acts like embezzlement, there are generally two options: bring the lawsuit to recover the money, or else bring a criminal action against the person and seek restitution. The biggest obstacle is the statute of limitations. Depending on the facts of the case, you may already be precluded from... View More

No. The Constitution does little to prohibit individual conduct, leaving such prohibitions many up to the states.