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answered on Sep 24, 2024

The Virginia Board of Counseling seems to have broad discretion on certification decisions. There does not appear to be any conviction that would act as an automatic bar to certification. Each candidate appears to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. For more information, the Board of Counseling... View More

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answered on Feb 25, 2024

While your felony charge being dropped to a misdemeanor is a positive development, it's important to understand that federal law still prohibits individuals convicted of any misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from possessing firearms. Additionally, state laws regarding firearm ownership... View More

It really does depend on what you were charged with. Most misdemeanors do not result in the loss of firearm privileges, while some do (most commonly domestic violence convictions). It's also important to know that if a protective order was issued against you as part of your conviction, that... View More

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answered on Dec 9, 2023

In considering a case against the police department for their response to you shooting a BB gun, several factors need to be evaluated. The police response, including drawing weapons and handcuffing, is typically assessed based on the reasonableness of their actions given the circumstances they... View More

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answered on May 15, 2025

To check for pending criminal cases in Tennessee and Virginia, you can start by searching online court records. Both states have public access portals where you can search for criminal cases by entering personal details, such as your name and date of birth. For federal cases, you can search through... View More

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answered on Sep 7, 2024

While marijuana may be legal for recreational or medical use under Virginia state law, it is still illegal under federal law. Because of this, your lease's clause about violating federal drug laws means that any use, possession, or distribution of marijuana could be considered a breach of the... View More

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answered on Oct 15, 2023

In the United States, federal agencies operate within the bounds of statutory authority and regulations. They cannot take actions that are not authorized by law or regulation, even if they believe it may be in the best interest of the government or the nation. If an agency wishes to undertake an... View More

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answered on Jul 7, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about the situation. If you believe that an inmate's constitutional rights and due process are being violated, it is important to seek legal assistance from an attorney who specializes in civil rights or criminal defense. They can provide guidance and advice based on the... View More

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answered on Mar 19, 2023

It is possible for a federal court to consider a defendant's conduct while on bail or pretrial release when imposing a sentence for a separate offense. If your boyfriend has been charged with violating the conditions of his release and/or for his involvement in a hit and run, these charges... View More

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answered on Mar 15, 2023

To obtain records related to a crime committed against you in the Navy, you can start by contacting the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and requesting a copy of the investigative report. The NCIS is responsible for conducting investigations into criminal matters involving members of the... View More

Go to your court appearance and either ask for a public defender or more time to hire an attorney. He will need an attorney report for this type of charge. Generally, it is a misdemeanor.

There is no bar with a conviction of driving suspended to ownership of a firearm as allowed under other applicable laws of Virginia and the US.

Your description requires a series of follow-up questions, but other than the car registration, I don't see anything that is likely to excite a prosecutor. There may well be a question of undue influence or competence at the time she signed everything over to him, but you will likely need to... View More

Federal court is very strict with procedures and Home electronic monitoring should have been requested at sentencing. If the sentencing judge has lost jurisdiction, there is little that can be done, particularly if the appeal time has passed.

Its almost impossible to answer this question in a vacuum. There are too many variables. You say your "LAST" theft charge. You didn't say your "only other" theft charge. If this is your third or more theft charge, there is a higher probaility of at least SOME jail time.... View More

Neither the Commonwealth of Virginia nor the federal government recognize you as a law enforcement officer. You don't have the ability to arrest or do any of the other things that are unique to police powera. That having been said, this is really more about the rules a private entity has set... View More

I would recommend taking the copies of checks you have along with these facts to your local magistrate or police department to discuss the options of pressing charges.

At this point, now that you are 29, you should be able to purchase a firearm as long as you weren't convicted of certain violent offenses. You can actually follow up with the State Police to ask them about the firearms form because they run all background checks for firearm purchases. here... View More

Sounds like they are putting pressure on you with the hopes that you cooperate with them. Call a local criminal lawyer to understand the liability you are facing. There is not enough information in your question to get any meaningful advice here.

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answered on May 7, 2020

You can't.