I am having trouble with my appointed lawyer refusing to file Discovery motions according to Rule 3A:11. I am seeking exculpatory evidence, Brady material and specific items to avoid ambush at trial because I am in the dark on what is going on.
Why would a lawyer refuse to file a motion... Read more »
And reinstate civil case [ECF] filed December 14 2022 my order was mailed out may 4 did not get my mail til 19 th. What do I need to do can a appeals be filed
I have a neurodevelopmental disorder that makes me forget things and be untimely. I also have mental health issues and ptsd that causes me to doubt myself, even though I know I'm innocent. my mother has schizophrenia and has given a false positive before, what should I do?
Purchase firearms after 5 years even with the Lautenberg amendment in place?
I have trump stickers on a box I was carrying and they said I need to cover it up because someone complained or leave
It was a plea agreement from DUI to "wet reckless" with one of the conditions being to take ASAP before getting my license back. I am unable to take ASAP for financial reasons, can't secure employment, and this is holding me back from life progression.
answered on May 3, 2023
You will most likely have no success in doing that because it was plea between you and the Commonwealth which is basically a contract. Additionally, you are well beyond the time to appeal or reopen your case.
My PD claimed we are not to raise motion to suppress/strike/dismiss to challenge an unlawful arrest before trial, but let the jury decide during trial. I quoted §19.2-266.2. Defense objections to be raised before trial; hearing; bill of particulars, yet he still rejected and denied. If I am to... Read more »
answered on Mar 20, 2023
If it is a challenge to reasonable suspicion, probable cause, or other constitutional challenge then that is a pretrial motion under the statute you cited.
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answered on Mar 11, 2023
The answer may depend on the specific laws of your state or country, but generally speaking, it is legal to film someone in a public place as long as they have no reasonable expectation of privacy. However, if you are under 18, there may be additional legal considerations related to consent,... Read more »
answered on Aug 6, 2022
Sure. The suit would have to be filed in a US court having both subject matter jurisdiction and jurisdiction over the defendant. Additionally, the suit should be filed in the proper venue.
The response above is a general statement of law and is NOT intended to be legal advice to you nor... Read more »
I dont wanna be label a snitch I don’t wanna go to court
answered on Aug 6, 2022
1st - If your testimony may incriminate you, you have a right to plead the 5th Amendment.
2nd - Living in a society that values trials rather than summary convictions and executions puts a shared responsibility upon citizens to participate in this process. If you have relevant information... Read more »
Was in an atv accident with my daughter and a virginia state police charged me with reckless endangerment of a minor (no) and persuaded tennessee to extradite. I have not had my court date for the infraction to plead not guilty to this charge.
answered on Jun 9, 2022
It appears that Tennessee issued a warrant of extradition for a misdemeanor which is usually non-etraditable and the VA State police were simply following up that. You may want to ask your former Tennessee attorney for advice on what is going on there. Also advise that attorney that you want to... Read more »
answered on Feb 9, 2022
If after arrest you were not asked any questions about the offense, the arresting officer was not required to read you your Miranda rights.
I’ve waited almost three months I had a outstanding error on my account it took me two months to get a hold of someone in the office. Got the account fixed called again to file said my claim couldn’t be processed because of an outstanding error on my account. Now I call and after the lawsuit... Read more »
Is that legal to knowingly give a false statement and sign when it's a lie
and if I'm doing nothing wrong? Am I allowed not to answer?
answered on Nov 17, 2020
It is absolutely legal for an Officer to ask you if you have any weapons on you.
If you have a CHP in Virginia, there is no affirmative obligation to inform an Officer that you are carrying a concealed weapon. You are obligated to provide your CHP & Photo ID if asked, though.... Read more »
I was a new handicap homeowner in an association in Fairfax County VA. The association began discriminating against me when forced me to disclose that I was a handicap person and for a variety of unlawful reasons denied giving me parking permit so I could not park my car in the subdivision and... Read more »
answered on Oct 5, 2020
To find a local attorney for your case, you should call the local Bar Association on the city/county in which you reside. Ask for the lawyer referral service.
No one ever comes back to me. It would be a Habeas Corpus for Ineffective Assistance of Counselling. I am searching for a lawyer who can do some Pro Bono work and some paid work, I am fine with this either. You need to be eager to fight and must have the willing to win. I want a release date, this... Read more »
answered on Sep 14, 2020
You can file your own Habeas Corpus motion without counsel if you need to. Depending on where you received your sentence, I would look for a lawyer who works in that area in order to assist you with what you may need to have done to potentially help you with the habeas petition and anything else... Read more »
I have filed a Habeas petition in the 4th circuit on this issue. See Hommel v. Unknown, et al. I was civilly commited in virginia in 2007, but never was commited, as the order was stayed. Instead i was transfered to Federal custody in the northern district of ohio where i served approx. 10.9... Read more »
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