I'm sorry to hear that things are they way they are. Technically, juveniles in Virginia do not automatically "own" all their belongings in the...

My dear fellow citizen, or soon-to-be-citizen, I do not practice immigration law, but I practice criminal law. Since I don't practice...

How can county police set up a speed trap in private driveway and block from going in or out????

When I have encountered this situation in court, the judge will usually ask if the officer had permission from the owner of the private property. ...

The ticket is not invalid, per se. If you show up to "fight it", the judge will simply say, "well, you're here now" and will proceed as if you had...

I got a ticket for passing a bus while loading or unloading. Wasn't given a chance to obtain lawyer why?

The court does not have to provide you with a lawyer, or give you an additional chance to have one if you want one present, unless either the court...

Can I legally own a firearm? Charged with 18.2-57.3 and the case was eventually dismissed

Your specific situation may be different, as may everyone else's, but what I generally tell my clients is that you can own and possess a firearm in...

Can an appeal be filed after found guilty by a judge on circuit court and sentencing scheduled 3 months later?

This is clearly a matter for the client and family to prepare with client's attorney. You indicate the client has mental illness, which is usually...

Can any DMV in all u.s.states have access to warrants (specifically for non apparance) from another state and have you atrested?

So, the existence of a warrant for failing to come to court is something that would likely appear on your NCIC, or the National Crime Index...

You are not specific, but since Stacy went to Nottoway, it sounds like she was convicted in a state court of crimes against the Commonwealth. If...

A permanent protective order will affect the rights of the person against whom it is issued. Because of that, the person has due process rights. ...