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I was involved in a car crash due to icy road conditions. A police report was filed, but it doesn't mention anything criminal. Some items were confiscated from my vehicle, and I'm concerned about why this happened. What steps should I take to understand the reason for the confiscation and... View More
I am on probation and had to move to a new address within the same city. I left messages for my probation officer on January 29, 2025, January 31, 2025, and February 18, 2025, and also sent a letter providing my new address. My probation officer has not yet visited for a house check, and I have not... View More
I believe I am experiencing voice to skull torture by multiple individuals, including alleged involvement from the police, and it has been happening for over a year in Virginia. I have limited evidence beyond recordings. The incidents are more frequent in specific locations. How can I pursue legal... View More
I have a concealed carry permit in Virginia. Is it legal for me to carry the Shivworks BARRACUDA concealed for self-defense in public places?

answered on Feb 18, 2025
Va. Code 18.2-308 outlines what categories of weapons an individual may not conceal upon his person. While it seems likely that the weapon you've mentioned is clearly NOT certain weapons that are mentioned in that statute, there is a catch all provision that criminalizes "any weapon of... View More
My boyfriend was recently arrested in Hanover, VA, for a false allegation of simple assault and his third DUI. He was not driving at the time officers contacted him, and the keys were on the passenger seat while he drank after the car was off. He refused a field sobriety test and a Breathalyzer at... View More

answered on Feb 17, 2025
I know this is gonna sound cliché, but the best way to fight the cases is to hire an experienced DUI and criminal defense attorney in Hanover.
I am in Virginia and I'm considering making my own airsoft grenades for personal use, specifically using black powder. I understand there may be restrictions on the amount of black powder one can possess in Virginia. My airsoft group has approved my design as safe. However, I'm not sure... View More
My boyfriend was falsely accused of abuse, and a colleague provided a false statement, though I denied the allegations. He was charged with simple assault and DUI and was held in jail even after being told of his release by a judge due to a 24-hour delay in processing his release papers. There were... View More
My boyfriend was falsely accused of abuse. A colleague called the police and gave a false statement, but I denied the allegations. However, he was still taken into custody. He was charged with simple assault (secured bond) and a DUI (unsecured bond). Despite seeing a judge and being told of his... View More

answered on Feb 15, 2025
If he has a bond then they have to let you bond him out. It stinks that it's on the weekend and it's a holiday weekend. So the courts are closed.
I've had the jail blame the court before and say they don't have the proper paperwork from the court. If that's truly... View More
I received a call from HR stating that they have videos of me allegedly stealing food from the cafeteria. They mentioned the incident happened 8 times over the last couple of months. I haven't been formally accused yet but was asked if I recall it happening. I haven't reviewed the videos,... View More

answered on Feb 14, 2025
Consuming food, supplies, or other resources belonging to your employer without authorization could be considered embezzlement in Virginia. It is best to consult with a criminal defense and/or employment attorney about the options available to you based on the terms of your employment & how the... View More
I was arrested along with my spouse because the police couldn't determine an aggressor during an incident. We both signed an Emergency Protective Order (EPO). We have a court date after the EPO expires, and my spouse and I plan to settle our differences before then. There are no anticipated... View More

answered on Feb 13, 2025
Generally domestic assault and battery cases are determined by what evidence there is and how the prosecutor decides to proceed. Any statements you and/or your husband made are admissible against yourselves. I had had cases where the other spouse doesn't want to proceed but the prosecutor... View More
I am a non-violent offender and was sentenced to 2.5 years (30 months) in DOC. I had already served 15 months before sentencing. Upon sentencing, I received credit for those 15 months, leaving 15 months remaining. The DOC applied the 65% good time credit to the remaining 15 months rather than the... View More

answered on Feb 13, 2025
The Department of Corrections should be contacted if you have concerns. They advertise that defendants may reach out to them with questions about time computation at:
Virginia Department of Corrections
ATTN: Correspondence Unit/Court & Legal Section
PO Box 26963... View More
I got a first offense petit larceny from Walmart for amount of 221.89 looking for help on my situation as I have summons to appear in court February 20th , I am terrified and wondering if I’m going to jail or am I able to do something to not good to jail

answered on Feb 12, 2025
If you do not have any felony convictions, the judge is permitted in his or her discretion to defer your case for dismissal if certain conditions (e.g. payment of restitution, keeping the peace, etc.) are met. It's purely at the judge's discretion and so it will depend on the custom of... View More
Or was He giving a Attorney that did His Job! And whenever asked 4 a new attorney & trial was denied. There is footage of the crime & the real asalants. Witch wasn't looked into & a eye witnesses suspended & not called. Production withheld evidence. Witnesses was caught lieing... View More

answered on Feb 10, 2025
I didn't see a question posted. Seems like it was a disputed case. If you're looking for review you would want to consult with an appellate attorney.
I got charged with a meth pipe that was it he took me to jail over a possession witch I didn’t have no drugs he didn’t test it or anything but I had pills that wasn’t mine and insulin needles with stuff loaded in it and they had my boyfriend in handcuffs while I was at a friend and I walked... View More
I got charged with a meth pipe that was it he took me to jail over a possession witch I didn’t have no drugs he didn’t test it or anything but I had pills that wasn’t mine and insulin needles with stuff loaded in it and they had my boyfriend in handcuffs while I was at a friend and I walked... View More

answered on Feb 9, 2025
You can be charged for any offense that is a violation of law where the officer has probable cause to believe you committed. The officer has to have jurisdiction where the alleged offense occurred.
If somebody else committed a different violation for which they didn't get charged, it... View More
Augusta County, VA- I stopped for the bus unloading kids going the opposite direction as me on a county 2-lane road (double yellow lines). It started moving as did the cars behind it (I was going opposite direction), so we got closer in distance then realized it was stopping AGAIN only a couple... View More

answered on Feb 6, 2025
Under the circumstances, your response to the bus going back into motion was perfectly reasonable. Regardless, you stopped for the school bus as required as soon as you realized it had stopped for a second time. I see no violation.
I'm talking no involvement what so ever. Wasn't at her residence, she didn't know anything that allegedly occured has zero involvement, she didn't provide anyone anything she didn't have anything at all to do with the case what so ever in literally any capacity. They just... View More

answered on Feb 4, 2025
I would guess someone misunderstood what the judge did. The judge can decide whether or not to even give a bond, they can put no contact conditions etc. I would imagine someone here misunderstood what the judge actually did.
Friend was arrested 2 weeks ago, there is nothing preventing the bond hearing other than the lawyer saying his schedule is so tight that he can't schedule a hearing with the court until the 13th, which is the defendant court date. I even asked if he could refer me to another lawyer just for... View More

answered on Feb 2, 2025
It’s frustrating when a lawyer doesn’t make a bond hearing a priority, especially when someone has already been sitting in jail for two weeks. While court schedules and attorney workloads can sometimes cause delays, a defendant has the right to a timely bond hearing. If the lawyer refuses to... View More

answered on Jan 21, 2025
To be eligible for an expungement, the charge must result in an acquittal, or a nolle prosequi, or be considered "otherwise dismissed" by the court. If you had a plea deal where the judge found that the evidence was sufficient for a conviction, but a guilty finding was withheld and your... View More
Came to the property asked me what I was doing I told him I was eating lunch and they let me go home and they said don’t come back up there or it was trespassing. After that another incident occurred so I called and made a complaint about how and Officer was treating me and less then three days... View More

answered on Jan 21, 2025
To help prove retaliation, you'll need to document clear evidence showing the timeline between your complaint and their sudden change in enforcement. Start gathering any records of the initial interaction, including the date, time, and names of the officers who first let you leave without... View More
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