How do I supoena Loudoun School's for a video tape of the school parking lot between 3 : 45 and 4 : 15 PM on Feb 5th ?

Subpoenas are documents issued by the court (usually the clerk) requiring someone to appear at a certain time and place, or produce documents in...

A determination of liability is a question for a judge or a jury after they have heard evidence from both parties. No one on this site will be...

My roommate & I had a falling out. He is refusing to pay his side of the utility bills and rent. Is there anything I can do???

Memorialize your communications with him in writing. Make written demand for his half of the rent. If he refuses, or fails to respond, pay the...

If your name is on a lease, and officers say they find drugs with no photos of the drugs does that make you guilty of possession

You are confusing the issue of "burden of proof." The STATE (not the defendant) is required to prove every element of the crime beyond a...

"Jeopardy" attaches, for the purposes of a double jeopardy analysis, when the first witness is sworn-in (if it is a bench trial) or when the jury...

The First Amendment protects self-expression (even if it is poor taste) from governmental intrusion. That would prohibit the State from charging...

My boyfriend got charged with aggravated assault but they scratched the case once I told them I wouldn't press charges

Yes, he could be arrested if the State renews the charges against him. However, it sounds like you are the State's chief witness. If you are not...

It is correct that police officers need reasonable articulable suspicion in order to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation?

Yes. Reasonable suspicion is the lower standard applied to traffic or "Terry" stops (stop & frisk). However, that your case was "thrown out"...

What must be on search warrant for person to search locked car in attached garage?

A search warrant is a judicial order granting the police authority to search (and seize) specific things in a specific place. The police must...

No. Charges that result in a "guilty" disposition are generally not eligible for expungement. Unfortunately, we inherit the sins of our pasts.