Virginia Civil Rights Questions & Answers
Q: Can a ER doctor tell a patient they can NOT come to the ER and give them a LIST of items they cant be seen there for ?
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Answered on Dec 23, 2018
Answered on Dec 23, 2018
Anthony M. Segura's answer
I'm sorry that someone wasn't treated well at the hospital. In 1986, Congress enacted the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act to ensure public access to emergency services regardless of ability to pay. Section 1867 of the Social Security Act imposes specific obligations on Medicare-participating hospitals that offer emergency services to provide a medical screening examination when a request is made for examination or treatment for an emergency medical condition, regardless of an...
I'm sorry that someone wasn't treated well at the hospital. In 1986, Congress enacted the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act to ensure public access to emergency services regardless of ability to pay. Section 1867 of the Social Security Act imposes specific obligations on Medicare-participating hospitals that offer emergency services to provide a medical screening examination when a request is made for examination or treatment for an emergency medical condition, regardless of an...
Q: is it illegal for a citizen to install bugs or videos in my house without my permission or to hack into my phone?
Daniel P Leavitt's answer
Read the following law:
https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title19.2/chapter6/section19.2-62/
Virginia is a one party consent state to record. If there is a police report then it appears you reported this to the appropriate investigative body.
Read the following law:
https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title19.2/chapter6/section19.2-62/
Virginia is a one party consent state to record. If there is a police report then it appears you reported this to the appropriate investigative body.
Q: How long is a show cause order valid, really?
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Answered on Oct 26, 2018
Answered on Oct 26, 2018
Q: Do I need a lawyer that specializes in commuted sentences
Daniel P Leavitt's answer
It sounds as if you have answered your own question. To proceed further either your friend, or an attorney who specializes in that field, will need to figure out some way to advance the case or serve out the sentence.
It sounds as if you have answered your own question. To proceed further either your friend, or an attorney who specializes in that field, will need to figure out some way to advance the case or serve out the sentence.
Q: How do you get an interdiction removed in virginia?
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Answered on Oct 26, 2018
Answered on Oct 26, 2018
Daniel P Leavitt's answer
In Virginia, the court that entered the order may amend it or cancel it:
https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title4.1/chapter3/section4.1-333/
You would need to have a hearing before the court that entered the order (and presumably satisfy them that it should not be in place).
In Virginia, the court that entered the order may amend it or cancel it:
https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title4.1/chapter3/section4.1-333/
You would need to have a hearing before the court that entered the order (and presumably satisfy them that it should not be in place).
Q: Can money be recouped for wasted time spent in jail?
Daniel P Leavitt's answer
A judge has authority to hold you in jail pending trial and to deny bond if he/she thinks you are a threat to society or a flight risk... Danger to community and flight risk govern whether a judge will grant or deny bond pending trial. Usually there are multiple judges involved on bond hearings because you can appeal a denial of bond. I am not aware of any recourse you have.
A judge has authority to hold you in jail pending trial and to deny bond if he/she thinks you are a threat to society or a flight risk... Danger to community and flight risk govern whether a judge will grant or deny bond pending trial. Usually there are multiple judges involved on bond hearings because you can appeal a denial of bond. I am not aware of any recourse you have.
Q: False arrest. Charges dismissed in court by judge testimonies contradicted police report.
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Answered on Sep 15, 2018
Answered on Sep 15, 2018
Q: I was pulled over for DUI on June 29th my court date is not until November 7th that is arraignment on August 22nd for su
Stephen Patrick Pfeiffer's answer
If you are not getting the level of representation you want you should consider hiring private counsel.
If you are not getting the level of representation you want you should consider hiring private counsel.
Q: Ex husband is narcissistic. Stalking my fiancé and threatening to call the cops when we’re at his place.
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Answered on Jun 13, 2018
Answered on Jun 13, 2018
Gary Kollin's answer
Why doesn't your fiance file criminal charges or seek a restraining order?
Why would you be at his place?
Go to court in your divorce proceedings and get judicial involvement in child visitation.
Consult with a lawyer whether you may record the conversations since it is made openly with no expectation of privacy.
Why doesn't your fiance file criminal charges or seek a restraining order?
Why would you be at his place?
Go to court in your divorce proceedings and get judicial involvement in child visitation.
Consult with a lawyer whether you may record the conversations since it is made openly with no expectation of privacy.
Q: I was convicted of a property crime (breaking & entering/larceny) in 1980 or 81.
Steve Miyares' answer
If your other rights were previously restored by the governor, then you may petition the Circuit Court in your jurisdiction for restoration of your firearm rights. I have handled several of these cases since Governor McAulliff reatored rights to many convicted felons a few years ago. You should consult with an attorney to answer questions and pursue restoration ootions about your particular situation. Good luck
If your other rights were previously restored by the governor, then you may petition the Circuit Court in your jurisdiction for restoration of your firearm rights. I have handled several of these cases since Governor McAulliff reatored rights to many convicted felons a few years ago. You should consult with an attorney to answer questions and pursue restoration ootions about your particular situation. Good luck
Q: If my father is Puerto Rican citizen am I?
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Answered on May 6, 2018
Answered on May 6, 2018
Carl Shusterman's answer
You need to discuss this with an attorney who is familiar with the law in Puerto Rico.
You need to discuss this with an attorney who is familiar with the law in Puerto Rico.
Q: Can you sue a television show for portraying a person's faith in such a negative light that it damages that religion?
Timothy R Johnson's answer
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.
The same can be said even if it's all negative opinion based. If the interviewers all said, "[X] religion is just a bunch of idiots." That's not actionable since opinions are protected speech and it's not...
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.
The same can be said even if it's all negative opinion based. If the interviewers all said, "[X] religion is just a bunch of idiots." That's not actionable since opinions are protected speech and it's not...
Q: If I never had a write up and never been in trouble at work not once and how can you get fired if some one lies on you ?
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Answered on Mar 28, 2018
Answered on Mar 28, 2018
Timothy R Johnson's answer
An employer can fire you for any reason at all in Virginia unless you have a contract or the reason behind firing you was based on unlawful discrimination (race; religion; gender; age; etc.). If an employer heard about you through another employee, regardless whether it was true or not, the employer can fire you without any repercussion.
An employer can fire you for any reason at all in Virginia unless you have a contract or the reason behind firing you was based on unlawful discrimination (race; religion; gender; age; etc.). If an employer heard about you through another employee, regardless whether it was true or not, the employer can fire you without any repercussion.
Q: I was wondering can I sue a county for wrongful arrest?
Timothy R Johnson's answer
I don't believe you have a case.
1. Unless you have facts that can establish that certain county officials intentionally maintained an arrest warrant against you, knowing there was no basis for doing so, they are going to be protected by sovereign immunity, as well as general principles of civil rights laws requiring a heightened standard that the government official acted way outside of line of their duties.
2. Even if you could establish what I said in point 1 above, a...
I don't believe you have a case.
1. Unless you have facts that can establish that certain county officials intentionally maintained an arrest warrant against you, knowing there was no basis for doing so, they are going to be protected by sovereign immunity, as well as general principles of civil rights laws requiring a heightened standard that the government official acted way outside of line of their duties.
2. Even if you could establish what I said in point 1 above, a...
Q: Can newspaper reporters be subpoenaed, and forced to testify in civil cases?
Timothy R Johnson's answer
It depends on the reporter's relevance to the case. Virginia does not have a "shield law" (statute) that would permit journalists to claim a reporter's privilege from testifying as to information obtained from confidential sources; but the Supreme Court of Virginia recognizes the "reporter's privilege" as established in Brown v. Commonwealth, 214 Va. 755 (1974). In general, the holding in that case primarily deals with a reporter not being required to testify as to information obtained...
It depends on the reporter's relevance to the case. Virginia does not have a "shield law" (statute) that would permit journalists to claim a reporter's privilege from testifying as to information obtained from confidential sources; but the Supreme Court of Virginia recognizes the "reporter's privilege" as established in Brown v. Commonwealth, 214 Va. 755 (1974). In general, the holding in that case primarily deals with a reporter not being required to testify as to information obtained...
Q: Can my parents search my car that is solely in my name without my permission when it is on their property at night?
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Answered on Feb 13, 2018
Answered on Feb 13, 2018
Richard Sternberg's answer
First, it isn't a Fourth Amendment issue. That applies to the Government. I suppose you could try to file a criminal complaint for breaking and entering or a civil complaint for trespass, but I doubt you'd find a lawyer to help, because most of them would be laughing. Of course, your parents could tell you to move your car and your behind off their property. I'm sure you have heard the expression, "My roof, my rules." Also, your parents could make your continued residence in their home...
First, it isn't a Fourth Amendment issue. That applies to the Government. I suppose you could try to file a criminal complaint for breaking and entering or a civil complaint for trespass, but I doubt you'd find a lawyer to help, because most of them would be laughing. Of course, your parents could tell you to move your car and your behind off their property. I'm sure you have heard the expression, "My roof, my rules." Also, your parents could make your continued residence in their home...
Q: When it comes to lawsuits, what do attorney's find is the biggest reason clients are frightened by the courtroom?
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Answered on Feb 6, 2018
Answered on Feb 6, 2018
Richard Sternberg's answer
Clients are humans or, in the case of corporations, LLCs, and other entities, owned by humans, and humans are as varied as humans. Good lawyers get that. Great lawyers use it.
Clients are humans or, in the case of corporations, LLCs, and other entities, owned by humans, and humans are as varied as humans. Good lawyers get that. Great lawyers use it.
Q: can a public defender charge any type of fee to the defendant
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Answered on Feb 2, 2018
Answered on Feb 2, 2018
Bryan J. Jones' answer
You can be charged fees for being represented by court appointed counsel. You should contact the clerk's office to find out how much they are charging you.
You can be charged fees for being represented by court appointed counsel. You should contact the clerk's office to find out how much they are charging you.
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