I work for the federal govt and have to maintain a security clearance. My ex-girlfriend assaulted me and I didnt call the police. The people who were there that witnessed it did. I told the police what happened and declined to press charges. Obviously the commonwealth picked it up and in between... View More 
answered on Jan 25, 2017
Unfortunately, she could be charged with misleading an investigation. When her attorney tells her this, she is not likely going to want to risk being charge with a criminal offense "coming clean". Even if she did come clean, the Commonwealth may feel that she is being "pressured to... View More
We were arguing and I was in the bathroom. I remained in contact with my friend and he asked if the police were needed and said no. He panicked because he hadn't heard from me. My husband also tried to get into the bathroom and while in the bedroom he shot his airsoft rifle. Sone of the... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2017
Your husband should consult and retain an attorney. If he can not afford an attorney and qualifies as indigent with the court, then when he appears for his arraignment he can request a court appointed attorney. Your question does not say exactly what he has been charged with, but there are a... View More
The department of Corrections is refusing to provide information on time served and information on good time served since the charges for the inmate ran consecutively with another charge which I believe has been completed
answered on Oct 16, 2016
Yes, an inmate should be told when his or her release date is. The Dept. of Corrections often is slow about this, due to a number of factors, not the least of which, is getting information from the state system. I have found that if I make a call to DOC on behalf of my client, things get moved... View More
The department of forensic science has refused to follow the Court's order to send my 2nd blood vile to an independent lab claiming that because the blood was not drawn pursuant to implied consent, they dont have to. Consent was given at the hospital for the blood draw but the officer went and... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2016
Your lawyer needs to file the appropriate paperwork with the court. Then the court orders DFS to transfer the second vial to the named lab.
If an officer chooses to stop a pursuit due to a potential policy violation but the suspect then continues to flee and ultimately causes damage, injury or death to civilians is the officer or department liable?
answered on Jul 1, 2016
I don't see the case, but in any event the coverage issues as to the criminal's car will require advice and the family should seek direct advice from a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Assn.
My Case is in Albemarle Court.. I need to appeal to Supreme Court asap
answered on Jun 8, 2016
You'll have to call around to attorneys in and near the area to review your case and offer insight into the viability of any appeal. Use this website or do a general internet search. Good luck.
answered on May 13, 2016
An oral waiver of a jury should be sufficient to proceed with a bench trial (judge only). It would help to know more about what type of case your are discussing (civil or criminal). If the person asking has/had an attorney, and if the trial has not taken place yet, he/she needs to discuss it with... View More
I was detained without explanation searched my pocket and searched analy in the street
answered on Aug 12, 2015
In that case, yes. It should be followed in other cases.
So my best friend and I have been inseparable until their parents started having a disliking towards me and my family. We are both 19 and go to different schools. A lot of things happened and my best friend ended up getting kicked out of his home because his dad doesn't approve of me of my... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2015
Does the friend have the ability to hire an attorney if it is an invasion of privacy? Research needs to be done just to find out.
answered on Oct 10, 2015
You are asking us to do research, that takes time and is not free.
answered on Oct 10, 2015
Why have you asked this in the Constitutional Law forum? Read the bylaws and all other relevant corporate documents. Go see an attorney.
I've never been in trouble withe the law and I actually worked for the US Dept. of Justice and still hold my security clearance. My sister got into trouble about 13 years ago in Michigan and my stepfather also had legal trouble and also has a past felony on his record. Neither felonies are... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2015
No, it is not illegal for you to purchase a handgun, and the people you are around cannot violate your 2nd amendment rights. Do you really want to take even the slightest chance that they can be charged with another serious felony?
answered on Oct 14, 2015
Unless an attorney already knows the answer to this overbroad question, he will have to do research and at least look up the statute and the cases under the statute. That is not done for free on the internet. It is not a basic legal question.
answered on Oct 14, 2015
Look this up in the Rules of Court perhaps, or in a local law library. You might even be able to get an answer on the internet.
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