Is it legal to do a drug screen on me...which was of course negative, without my knowledge, without reason to believe I needed ?

Generally, as long as the screening tests were performed as a pre-op to make sure that your system did not contain anything that could interfere...

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What do I do about this letter? Can they put a judgement on me with out handing me a summons and no court date or notice?

Ideally, contact a local consumer protection/consumer debt collection attorney to consult about your particular situation immediately. If you...

Can defamation be used even though it was 2 years ago if I am still facing the consequences?

Unfortunately, your case would be well outside the Statute of Limitations if based on defamation (libelous [written] or slanderous [oral]...

How is this allowed and do feel I have a case?

Your situation is very specific to your contract, state law governing teacher and education support personnel, and Arlington County's school...

Emotional Abuse

No one on Avvo can assess how a judge will receive evidence in your specific case. But as for the emotional abuse, it can be done via acting beyond...

Can i be charged with identity theft even though it was my own name and if not can the charge be thrown out completely?

If you were charged for identity theft, you need to retain a criminal defense attorney (or have one appointed) and discuss the specific facts of...

Is there a website I can see the statistics of how often sentence judges go above, within, and or below the guidelines/report?

There isn't a "first time" offenders statistics, but yes, the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission maintains records related to how often judges...

How does one remove Gentilious surname and use only given Christian name?

The following link gives a good overview about how to change your legal name.

It's essential to review your school's policies regarding privacy in the dorms. As a private school, your parents may have signed away some of your...

How do I provide proof of a conviction that seems not to exist?

A friend had this exact situation occur to him. All he did was obtain an official copy of the criminal record from the State Police, and a letter...