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Should I or can I obtain an experienced JDR Lawyer to be present with my wife tomorrow when she meets the judge?
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Answered on December 13, 2015
I would retain counsel immediately. Tomorrow is just the arraignment but the judge will likely consider a bond. It sounds like you have a very...
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Is the victim required in circuit court?
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Answered on December 12, 2015
I agree with previous posts. Typically the victim is necessary - if a company was the victim they will send a representative. However, the...
Will they drug test me right after court or will they give a period of time to get clean?
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Answered on December 11, 2015
In our jurisdiction they typically use the first drug screen as a baseline. If the THC levels go down on subsequent tests you would be fine - if...
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Will a judge grant me custody? Will I get spousal support? He makes about $5000 a month I make $1500 if lucky.
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Answered on December 11, 2015
Based on the facts that you have set forward the judge should award temporary support (spousal and child) at the initial court hearing. As for...
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Can a preliminary hearing case be certified to the grand jury/circuit court without a victim attending?
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Answered on December 11, 2015
The victim is not always needed and many times the Commonwealth will proceed with the preliminary hearing without the victim being present. In the...
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What would be a example/reason of commonwealth motion for a continuance in a criminal case?
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Answered on December 10, 2015
There could be 100 reasons for a continuance.
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Can we be separated (by VA Law) while still in the same home?
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Answered on December 10, 2015
It can be done but it would be much easier to go your separate ways for a year before you file. Proving that you were/are living separate and...
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I lied in my confession to police
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Answered on December 10, 2015
You provide very little information in your question but if you want to redact a confession that is very difficult to do - your confession can be...
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Do I have any rights to my property that was in the truck?
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Answered on December 10, 2015
I agree with Mr. Paullin. You can request your items back but it might be in vain.
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Do I have grounds for successfully asking the family court judge to set aside the order because it was filed with a wrong date?
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Answered on December 10, 2015
I would suspect your remedy would be to ask the court to amend the order so it reflects the correct date - I would assume the incorrect date could...