Please get a lawyer to assist you in this matter. Whatever the officer said to you will be disregarded in court and you will be stuck with the...

My neighbor has a couple of trees that are leaning over on my property and I think they could cause sever damage to my property

You could give him written notice and copy your insurance company and the city. Take pictures and send them with the letter. Then, if/ when a...

I was charged with possession of marijuana and I'm a college student trying to get an internship. Can the charges be dropped?

I agree with my colleague. You want a lawyer to deal with the officer and prosecutor. Good luck.

Can I terminate my lease due to uninhabitable conditions? (Haven't moved in, never received a key or paid security deposit)

It would be best to document the conditions eit pictures and videos then make a report to the building inspector and Fairfax County. Good luck.

Very likely, since the statute that makes it a violation gives judges the discretion to dismiss a car if the violation is cured. You will have to...

I want to know how a lawsuit was brought against me without being served.

There are two concepts here- the suit , then having it served. Another issue is the federal law known as the soldier's and sailor's civil relief...

Can a collection agency filed a judgement on you once you already set up payment plan?

It sounds like you made an agreement with them, but then they acted contrary to that agreement- however , you should consult with a lawyer on the...

A Fairfax County cop issued incomplete summons missing a specific court date, and mis-cited the violation as 46.2-878.

The cop wants the county to get the fine, so he wrote the local ordinance. Judges do not like technical arguments by lay people. I suggest you...

As to your #1, there are not likely any "prosecutors." It is a civil proceeding- although there are likely two lawyers. As to you #2, a false...

Can a landlord put an addition on our cottage while we're in it? House is small, we have a newborn. None of us can sleep!

It sounds like it might be "constructive" eviction, which is interference with your right of "quiet enjoyment " that it equates to eviction. ...