Dear Harrisonburg - First, realize that you have received a rare opportunity to avoid a conviction. Second, do not look a gift horse in the mouth...

Can a dui charge get dismissed if nobody can point me out as driving and my witness was the driver?

The short answer is "yes -it CAN be dismissed." The real questions if how likely is that and how do you get that result. First, you will need a...

Dear Crewe - You can sue anybody for anything - but you SHOULD NOT SUE the doctor. IF no third person was present, there is no "publishing" of the...

Dear Arlington - While you are correct to ask about the value of your case - you are three steps ahead of where you should be!! First - do not...

How can a first offense DUI impact a career in the health industry? virginia

Dear Clifton - Your conviction is set in stone - it is too late to get anything done about it. Your question lists several factors that played some...

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Had first DWI conviction in Northen Virginia/2012. Fulfilled it a month ago. Eligible 4 expungement? ifno prior criminal history

Dear Arlington - you are NOT eligible for expungement. The law is found in Virginia Code Section 19.2-392.2. Under subsection 2, if "[a] nolle...

How much jail time does contempt in probation case??

Your question hints at the fact that you are somewhat familiar with the criminal justice system. You probably also have an idea that the answer is...

I need to know the term for crimes like murder manslaughter malicious wounding etc, causing harm to another person.

Crimes that involve injuring or causing death to another are homicide, as noted elsewhere. They are also felonies, if they exceed a simple assault...

Does defendant have to file an answer ( within 21 days? ) after judge overrules his demurrer.

Virginia Rule 3:8 states:"When the court has entered its order overruling all motions, demurrers and other pleas filed by a defendant, such...

Is that violations my civil rights, can I sue

You do not specify against whom you may have a claim, so let me address the folks you mention. Your co-worker may be liable for assault, but you...