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I was arrested and detained on a warrant for a case that was already finalized I don’t blame the officers but I do blame the county for not removing the warrant am I able to seek legal action for their mistake
answered on Mar 22, 2018
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... View More 
Civil rights law
answered on Feb 23, 2018
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... View More
I am over 18
answered on Feb 13, 2018
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... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2018
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.
I did not request any council; Essex County, VA chose to assign me a public defender and said I had to have one. I complied being foreign to the county and just wanting to get through the arraignment without any issues. I finished up with no issues or charges to remain on my record after completing... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2018
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.
I am going thru financial issues where I cannot afford my car payments anymore. I am upside down in my loan. To avoid repossession I unwisely allowed this couple to take over my payments in Dec 2017. They did not make the payment in Dec 27 2017 and now its Jan and when I contact them they give me... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2018
Your first stop should be your local Legal Services. They can offer you legal help if you are unable to afford a lawyer. Schedule a time to speak with them.
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.
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
Police officer gave false information to the judge that officer knew was false to obtain arrest warrant.
answered on Dec 10, 2017
You can sue them for the allegations you made but the bigger problem is to prove the falsity.
we have consensually been together for 7 months and her parents found out. Her mother has threaten to call the police and file charges. If the relationship is consensual would those charges be filed and approved just for being bias? What is the most that could happen in this situation?
answered on Dec 9, 2017
You could be charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. That's a class 1 misdemeanor. That's probably the most that would happen in this case, based on what you've said in the question.
So I have a friend who was sentenced to 20 years with 18 and 10 months suspended leaving him to serve the remaining 14 but we got his papers from work which said he has 19 years and 10 months suspended and it’s signed and stamped by a judge so could he potentially get out because of the technicality
answered on Nov 18, 2017
A sentence of 20 years with 18 years 10 months suspended means the active sentence (what the defendant must serve) is 1 year 2 months. A sentence of 20 years with 19 year 10 months suspended means the active sentence is 2 months. Of the active part, the defendant serves 85%. Whatever sentence... View More
I have all evidence to support my civil claim and to prove entitlement to damages demanded in Civil claim, but I need to know if there's anyway I can file any type of motion in demand of a immediate decision without having to go through all the trouble of waiting on a civil hearing?... View More
I am 17 and my parents have someone essentially spying on me in the neighborhood. They don't approve of my friends down the road and have forbade me from associating with them. Is it legal for them to get other parents to watch me and and my friends when they aren't home? It makes me feel... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2017
Unless this person is stalking you (in a legal sense - putting you in fear of death or injury), there's not much to be done. It's your parents' job to keep you out of trouble, and if this is how they choose to do it, there is likely nothing illegal about it.
The landlord is using aggressive language and refusing to complete a conversation and treating us in a harassing manner. The real estate agent also lost our walkthrough papers and says there is nothing he can do.
answered on Sep 24, 2017
Without documentation to support your claim of a breach of contract, you will have a weak case to prove if you file a lawsuit against the landlord to have a judge order the landlord to make the repairs.
the Institue where my son is an inmate is requesting his birth certificate they will not send the original one back
answered on Sep 14, 2017
I think you should ask the Institue
If they will accept a notarized affidavit that swears the copy is a true and accurate copy of the original. Attach the copy to the affidavit.
I would like to know if its legal in Virginia to have hidden cameras in the Emergency Room private exam rooms ? I know when you sign into the ER you have to consent to many forms. Not sure of this may include consenting to having your rights violated in a room you expect to have privacy in with... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2017
Given the level of violence in ER's not likely it is a violation.
The air also didn't work so well and the top quit working the first week. So, we took the car back and the manager sent it to the service department to be checked. They determined the air compressor and motor in the top were bad and refused to do anything to fix it. All within the first 2... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2017
In Virginia, the general rule when buying a vehicle is "Buyer Beware." This rule may block you from any recourse. However, the Consumer Protection Act in Virginia will cover your vehicle, especially if there was a latent defect and the dealer should have known about the defect when he... View More
In 2015 I was unjustly suspended, denied reasonable accommodation, went through depression, and still having mental issues, because the union never let me see an arbitrator, and just settled the case, but the settlement specifically states that the lump sum payment was for the denial of light... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2017
I assume you have provided your federal tort claims act notice and received the notice that they will not be resolving it.
I believe you may file in Maryland but they may ask that it be transfered to virginia. You should get a consultation from an attorney that specializes in Post Offcie... View More
Before his passing he paid step mom off by refinanceing his home but she took the house all his insurance all his retirement everything he passed in 2015 she now owns new home with the man she has been seeing since 2014 and saleing my dad's house her son is well taken care of (gives him money... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2017
You should consult an attorney in the local jurisdiction where your father passed so that you can discuss all the specific facts and details relevant to your situation.
Inmate was on camera at work during the alleged tampering and can prove scram device was not tampered with intentionally.
answered on Mar 24, 2017
There is no right to work release and a Virginia court can authorize the Sheriff to allow you into you, but can not order it. Work release is a privilege offered and operated by the individual Sheriff in your jurisdiction. The Sheriff will set any rules and procedures. If the Sheriff determines... View More
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