If this is my first offense and I plead guilty, will it go on my record?

Short answer: if you plead guilty, it is on your record. For life. Virginia law is strict. Any crime you admit to or any crime you are...

Can your landlord reopen a court case from last month?

It appears that an eviction case was filed, judgment was entered for rent and possession, and you paid everything awarded by the court before the...

A material change of circumstances is the standard the court will consider if one party seeks an amendment to an existing court order, such as an...

Is it possible to file bankruptcy (Chap 7) on a civil judgement listed type catch-all from a resulting from a felony charge?

I changed the topic to Chapter 7 bankruptcy. There are a couple immediate concerns: first, you cannot pick and choose debts in a bankruptcy case....

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Can I get husbands money back?

Your facts are very confusing. All I can say is that if someone co-signs a debt, both of them are responsible for payment. Not 50/50 or some...

What if I can't pay a judgement?

Contrary to some cartoons, you will not walk around in a barrel (and nothing else) if you cannot pay a judgment. Virginia law permits you to keep...

How do I get a letter of authority from the court to close my deceased father's bank account?

I changed the practice area to probate. I will assume that your father was the sole owner of the bank account. If this is true, then someone has...

How can I be charged with a felony shoplifting charge when the possessions that were stolen were in my vehicle which I was not i

Seems clear that all of you were charged with grand larceny because the store thought you were part of the same criminal enterprise. That said,...

Can Someone place a lien on my primary residence in VA?

I will assume that the person threatening to sue you has not made any improvements to the property, so a mechanics lien does not apply. Otherwise,...

How setting up a trial date works?

I changed the topic to litigation because your inquiry had nothing to do with licensing. As a general rule, the court sets the trial date on its...