Can I get a misdemeanour off my record?

If you admitted to guilt, or a judge found you guilty of the offense, expungement is not possible under Virginia law. The answer to your question...

What do I do? Will I go to jail for such a minor accident?

Reckless driving is a crime; it is a class one misdemeanor. You could also, upon conviction, lose your license for up to six months. A conviction...

If the police were not called, it is not likely you will be charged with a crime; consider yourself extremely lucky. The store took your name and...

What to due about wage garnishment

Your wages are being garnished because a judgment was entered against you in the past; the garnishment was filed to enforce the judgment. If you...

If your attempt to prepay did not go through, and you did not go to court, you were likely found guilty in your absence. Contact the clerk's...

What action can I take on my husband as he has recently got married to someone out of the country while still married to me?

If you and your husband are still married, the husband's marriage to another woman is void as a matter of law. The marriage may, however, give...

If you have lived in Virginia for six months, and consider Virginia to be your home (ie, you have a VA drivers license), you can file for divorce...

If your husband is not of sound mind, he is under a disability, and you will have to hire a guardian ad litem (a lawyer) to represent him. The...

Will I be arrested for contempt of court if I fail to appear as respondent to a preliminary protection order hearing?

By not appearing in court, you will tell the judge that you do not fight entry of the protective order. If satisfied that you were served, the...

What governs the rights of tenants under a common law lease in Virginia (not VLTRA lease)?

The rights and responsibilities of the parties are contained in the lease agreement. Look to the plain terms of the lease that you signed. You...