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investigate certain entities and activities, and while it is fairly broad, it does have some restrictions. I am just a dumb electrical engineer trying to understand aspects of the constitution, but I am trying.
answered on Oct 16, 2019
It's not one of the enumerated powers in Article One, Section 8 (i.e., collecting taxes, borrowing money, establishing post offices, maintaining a navy, etc.). It's inherent and implied in its powers to investigate matters.
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 11, 2019
A city or state has no duty to enforce federal law. The feds are free to send their own agents to enforce their own laws ... except they don't have enough and nobody wants to pay the huge tax increase that would be undoubtedly be required to hire a couple million more government workers...
answered on Feb 16, 2019
One option is to check with the Virginia State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service.
Tim Akpinar
I went to Circuit Court in front of the judge and they put it under advisement for 1 year under the conditions that I pay my court fines, do my year of probation, and 100 hours community service. I was told that if I completed that abd came back for review that the charge would be reduced to a... View More 
answered on Jan 22, 2019
You need to speak to your attorney regarding what you need to do to try to avoid a felony conviction, which will remain on your criminal record for life. Start your community service hours immediately. Speak to your attorney about the possibility of converting your court costs to community... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2018
It comes down to the very specific information and portrayals depicted in the tv program, but 99.9% of the time: no. As long as the information presented is truthful, or at least based on a reasonable belief that it's truthful (ex: sources that appear reliable), any depiction is fair.... View More
He asked if he could search because of marijuana smell, i said no you’re wrong there no smell i do not smoke it nor has it been smoked and he asked again tonsearch it i say no i have an appointment, then have to get my girlfriend from work. He asks again and i say to bring a drug sniffing dog so... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2018
I do not handle criminal defense cases. Sorry. I cannot assist you.
answered on Dec 13, 2017
While most police officers will read a person their Miranda rights as soon as they are being arrested, this is not required. The Miranda warnings apply to situations where the person is in police custody and is being questioned by police. So the police are not required to give Miranda warnings... View More
I am in the weekender program serving 10 weekends (20 days) for a second DUI conviction. I was "misplaced" in the detox room when I was supposed to be in the suicide watch cell, though I am not suicidal, and have no history of mental illness, or poor mental health. I was left in the... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2018
You need to consult with an attorney that specializes in what are called "1983" actions. You should act soon, there are certain strict time limits that may apply.
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.
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