What is an arrest warrant

First and foremost, if there is an arrest warrant out for you or someone you know, that person should IMMEDIATELY retain a local criminal defense...

Legally, you have been arrested. This is akin to being stopped and issued a traffic ticket. Although a police officer may not put someone in...

What will be my next step legally to pertain information on a person from the school that assaulted your five year old.

What really matters is what you are going to do once you have that individual's contact information. The school district unquestionably has it, and...

Is it legal in the state of Va for your boss to say "you are to remain out of work until further notice?"

As a non-union employee, presumably without a contract, you would be considered an "at will" employee. This means absent unlawful discrimination or...

As a general matter...no, that's a myth regarding juvenile records that they will be "wiped clean" when a person turns 18. A lot of criminal...

I was hired by someone who claim to be employed by a company I have come to find out they're not employed by the company

You will want to consult with an employment/business law(/possibly a personal injury) attorney regarding possible legal actions you can take...

As a general matter: it depends. Consider whether you are 'trespassing' which is entering or remaining on someone's private property without...

Approximately how long does it take to get a new court date?

A lot depends on the nature of the case. Criminal cases are generally heard faster than civil cases; and depending on nature of the civil case can...

I was just charged with violating va code 18.2-416. Do I need a lawyer for this?

"Using abusive language" is a Class 3 Misdemeanor and thus a genuine criminal charge. I would recommend consulting with a local criminal defense...

Can a teacher in the state of virginia make a student stand the entire class period for being tardy

If this occurred in a public school, it sounds like the punishment may constitute "corporal punishment" which is not permitted in Virginia. Va....