Why wasn't my son appointed a court attorney for his trial?

I agree with the previous answers but will add one thing: Your son has the right to appeal this decision of what I will presume was the Juvenile...

Can my wife sign my name to legal documents of the business that we own together?

Your scenario is suggestive of a crime being committed against you. Forgery is defined as intentionally signing another's name to the prejudice of...

I been on probation 6 months and I got a dui and driving on suspended last night I'm scared I'm going to be violated

First, remember that you are considered innocent until proven guilty -even if you are on probation. If the DUI and DOS are dismissed or if you are...

I have a violation of probation case coming up for not paying restitution. I have made payments but they were not consistent

A leading case on this subject is Duff v. Commonwealth, 16 Va.App. 293, 429 S.E.2d 465 (1993). In Duff, the parties agreed that the failure to pay...

The resolution of Grand Larceny cases is largely dependent on the jurisdiction of the prosecuting Commonwealth Attorney and the total value of the...

I've been practicing in Prince William County for over 10 years. I have not heard of any "policy" which requires the issuance of a Reckless...

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In VA, can a divorce be filed and granted in a city where neither party lived/owned a business and without a Sep. Agreement?

Your issue is something the law refers to as "Venue". You MAY file for divorce in a county where neither party resides, under the circumstances...

When does infant visitation start in the state of Virginia?

First, your question states that the father has petitioned for "sole physical custody" and you are "actually okay with it." However, the rest of...

My court date was april 17th 2014 but on my arrest warrant it say feb. 17th 2014. what should i do by the date being wrong?

Let's consider your "worst case scenario": You missed your court date and now there is a warrant out for your arrest for "Failure to Appear." ...

If the car was "attended" under Virginia law, then you are/were required to stop as near to the scene as possible and exchange identifying...