Is there a possibility that the judge can dismiss the charge after I explain my situation even after my guilty plea?

Since this decision likely will affect your life for a long, long time - please consider hiring lawyer - who is the one professional trained and...

My brother passed away over the weekend. My younger sister is claiming to be the only next of kin.

Dear Richmond- I am sorry to hear about your brother. I am also sorry that your sister is behaving like this. You should send your sister a letter...

What do I need to do to transfer the deed of my fathers house into our names?

Dear Orange– I agree with the lawyer who says that the title to your father's property will pass to his heirs if he has no wife. But know this, you...

Am I entitled to the money over the amt. of a judgement against me in the event my home is sold by trailer park?

Dear Charlottesville- the short is yes. However, most trailer parks have clauses which allow them to collect interest, attorneys fees, and other...

Does "material cost" include already made furniture and lamps from retail stores?

Dear Arlington – I am sorry that you only became aware of this apparent ambiguity after you sign the contract. I agree with the other lawyer, that,...

I hope that you got the name of the carpet cleaner came and did the test. You need to get his results to the landlord and give them sufficient time...

Can I request for my right to be restored while still on unsupervised probation?

Dear Wise - there is a statute, code section 53.1–231.2, which now makes it easier for nonviolent felons who qualify to get their rights restored....

If a creditor has lien agaisnt you in the state of Va. can they take your car Car it is paid off

Dear Midlothian - when a creditor has a judgment against you, he can get a lien on your real estate by docketing the judgment in the Circuit Court...

If I recorded a conference call on my phone that contains helpful infornation in my case can it be used in a court of law? (VA)

Dear Herndon- Virginia does allow one party to a phone conversation to record it. Whether you are able to "use "it depends on the forum in which...

What is a quite title in Virginia?

Dear Richmond- I think that you are referring to a suit to "quiet title," which is an attempt to clear up the title to land. It sounds like the...