Is seeing someone get in a car, which stopped on the side of a private road considered probable cause to search the car?

There are two issues which the defense attorney can attack to potentially suppress the results of the search. First is whether there was a legal...

Who has access to a witness statement?

It depends on which county/city the case is being tried in. Under Virginia law, the prosecutor does not have to disclose anything except for:...

We'r green card holder couple unfortunately wife involved in hit and run accident felony 5 and victim was heart now recover,

You need to contact an attorney who specializes in immigration law, as these laws change periodically. Your status in the US would not be effected...

What is an 18.7-67.3

There is no such code title as 18.7 - you are referring to 18.2-67.3, which is the VA code section for Aggravated Sexual Battery. Not sure exactly...

As a defense attorney, would you rather see a client with a "low blow" DUI or a "total refusal."

Refusal without a doubt. Once you blow .08 or higher, there is a rebuttable presumption that you were intoxicated. It can be overcome, but the...

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Due to Spousal illness, we hit some financial hard times and defaulted on a couple of our loans. One of our creditors retained

There will be a court date noted on the warrant in debt. At that initial court date, you should have the opportunity to meet with the attorney for...

Would a caution still show up on a crb check if the police abbreviated your name on their records e.g. Ander istead of anderson?

Most likely, as long as they noted your DOB and any other identifying information. It would likely appear as an "A.K.A."

Can I have my reckless driving expunged in VA?

Once you are convicted of a criminal offense in Virginia, you unfortunately cannot have that offense expunged from your record. If your conviction...

If I've overcharged (padded a bill) that I passed on to a client, can I face any criminal proceedings in Virginia?

You may potentially face either criminal or civil action. The criminal charges could be in the form of obtaining money by false pretenses, etc. I...

How long can they keep someone without bond before letting him see a judge in Virginia?

If a judge ordered that he be held without bond prior to his transfer, then he has a "hold" on him which is preventing the magistrate from...