Can I press charges against a client who threatened to hurt me and my family if I don't drop the law suit against him?

If you live in Burke I would contact the Fairfax County police department and file a report. You will then have to go down to the Magistrate's...

Cops found heroin paraphernalia in my house that did not belong to me, will be arrested for it?

The initial search authorized by the roommate is probably valid under search and seizure rules because it is an exception to the warrant...

I am from north carolina, went to va for thanksgiving, was charged with unlawful wounding, what do you think I am looking at?

If the victim does not want to testify, the Commonwealth Attorney or prosecutor may decide not to pursue the case. This may result in dismissal of...

I got a warrant for failure to appear in court for a counterfeit inspection stick. Im going to turn my self in!!!

The problem with the failure to appear charge is that it makes it harder to get a low bond set by a magistrate. You do need a local attorney to be...

Can I file a lawsuit, or press charges on a accuser after I have been no prosequi?

Yes, there is a tort cause of action called Malicious Prosecution in Virginia. You may be able to successfully file suit for the civil case. I...

I have just received a disorderly conduct charge and have yet to consult my court appointed attorney. What is usual procedure?

The best thing you can do is prepare a written statement of the events related to your case and provide it to your court appointed attorney. ...

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The other attorneys are correct. It will be a conviction if you do not post an appeal within 10 calendar days of adjudication. However, I may add...

Make sure to do a speedometer calibration on your vehicle, do a driver improvement course before the court date, and get a copy of your driving...

How likely is it to do jail time for 3rd offense petite larceny?

Petit Larceny is a Class 1 misdemeanor in the state of Virginia. A third offense is charged as a Class 6 Felony. You definitely need a lawyer for...

First time charge with a class 1 misdemeandor what going to happen in court and can it be drop to a lesser charge.

A misdemeanor must be prosecuted within one year of the date of the offense in Virginia. If the offense was in 2011, as indicated in your post,...