(1) current use, answer "no" if there's no way a urine test will show illegal drugs in your system (up to 30 days for marijuana. (2) "ever been...

What are my options? Can I sue a person who lied to the police and said that I assaulted them? I don't want this on my record.

Hire a lawyer. Probably the State's Attorney's Office will screen both cases and decide whether to prosecute one or the other. Anybody can go down...

Call the police, file assault and battery charges, and file a petition for protection from domestic violence. The boyfriend can be ordered out of...

Do not go to the MVA with an outstanding warrant. Get the warrant taken care of first, then get your license. At full service MVAs there is...

Did you have this lawyer for the plea or trial? If so, his appearance is in the case, and he must represent you at sentencing, unless he has file...

What county did this happen in? You will need a Virginia lawyer, unfortunately, as this is a jailable offense (you should not go to jail, so don't...

A private company or a state or local government would be unable to find expunged charges in a background check--assuming they were, in fact,...

Can I have another lawyer look over my son's case?

Yes, you can always have a second set of eyes look at a case, but you are still stuck with the same sentencing judge if you want a modification of...

Can The close in age exemption save me from being charged with statutory rape ?

No. It's a bright line rule. If you are exactly 4 years or less older than her, then it is within the time frame not to be charged; while one day...

Is a witness who gave an oral statement to an insurance company fraud investigator protected by qualified privilege?

Yes, all witnesses and parties are protected by absolute privilege for ANY statements made in a judicial proceeding, even for statements unrelated...