I AM GETTING A LARGE CHECK SENT TO ME FOR A SURGERY THAT WAS PERFORMED.. IS IT ILLEGAL FOR ME TO CASH IT?

Dear Washington - your questions is very similar to another questions posted on AVVO recently. It is not clear if this is health insurance or an...

I am under 21 and i got arrested for DUI, could i get any legal advice on the possible outcome of my case?

Dear Manassas - you are looking at a "double-whammy," since you are under age and were driving after drinking. Your upcoming birthday is not...

Rear-ended someone who slammed on breaks to avoid hitting someone making an illegal left turn. I Got a ticket. Possible defense?

Dear Stafford - your situation calls out for a negotiated resolution in traffic court. The outcome will likely require an experienced traffic...

CAN YOU BE PROSECUTED IF YOU ARE SENT INSURANCE CHECKS AND YOU USE IT TO SEE ANOTHER DOCTOR? THE CHECKS ARE ONLY MADE OUT TO ME

Dear Warrenton - as you can see from other answers, it is not clear what happened in your situation. However, if your health insurance company...

I received a DUI conviction in VA and was granted a restricted drivers license. Moving to FL for work.

Dear Fairfax - good question! You need to determine how Florida treats restricted licenses from other states (on-line should be a good start). If...

Speculation, can I object?

Dear Richmond - You ask a good question and your gut feeling was likely correct.. The rules of evidence require a judge to rule on any objection...

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Should I agree to an order by Defendant's counsel, that an answer to my complaint was timely, when in fact, it was not ?

Dear Richmond - I believe that this is your second questions about this matter - and you are smart to follow up. In 99 out of 100 times, the judge...

My license is restricted in VA until August but I might move to Texas. Can I drive in a different state?

Dear Alexandria - you ask a good question, since the Virginia court cannot restrict your right to drive in another state - directly, that is....

I was hit by a car riding my bicycle. I've been dealing with the insurance directly so far, is it too late to hire an attorney?

Dear Lynchburg - you ask an intelligent question, since we lawyers tend to keep the process confusing and "mysterious." The short answer is that...

I fell on wet paint in Home Depot with notice, but we didn't give them enough time to clean the paint. What about me?

Dear Hampton - you sound very frustrated both with Home Depot and your own lawyer. Remember that the lawyer is YOUR HELPER - not the boss of the...