It is sad that so many people consent to searches when they should not be doing so, even when they think they have nothing to hide (how about...

My son received a Petition to re-open a stet - what is this? We thought the case was over.

Although either party may remove a stet docket from inactive status within a year, for any reason, a wise prosecutor knows that a defense lawyer...

Risks of viewing sexually explicit material online include getting charged under the criminal obscenity and child pornography laws. I have not...

Do I need a lawyer and can I drive in Virginia

For any jailable offense -- including DWI (and such a non-jailable offense as disorderly conduct) -- it is important to hire a qualified criminal...

You now need the advice and assistance of a lawyer. Making noise with law enforcement to recover your computers and data make the cops more...

What does a letter stating a meeting with the u.s attorney exactly mean

Federal prosecutors repeatedly seek and rely on criminal suspects to snitch/cooperate/reveal information of others' criminal activity. This is what...

My sister was stealing from kmart and I was her lookout.

Your risk of criminal prosecution is of more serious concern than the money demand you received. Your should discuss both matters with a qualified...

What should I do if I encounter a situation like Michael Dunn in Florida faced?

In Virginia, the penalty for playing music too loudly is but a fine, and the law asks how far the sound travels. Dealing with vigilantes about loud...

My husband got a drug charge about 14 years ago in Virginia and we are trying to expunge or pardon it how can this be done. TY

As a Virginia-licensed lawyer, I inform you that expungements are only available there for acquittals and unconditional dismissals. To seek a...

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False statements while under the influence

Not only is it important for you to consult with a qualified lawyer very soon, but also it is important for you to figure out with the lawyer how...