When a defendant goes to court for thier 'preliminary hearing', must the plaintiff be present as well?

Criminal cases are prosecuted by the Commonwealth not the victim. However, depending on the nature of the charge the victim probably needs to...

Are we required to move a fence encroaching on neighbors property?

Sounds to me it is your neighbors fence, allowed to remain on their property for ten years. You might tell them to take it down themselves. ...

How can i get vehicle that i put in my name from someone else?

If the toll fees are your immediate concern contact the court and let them know you are not the driver and who was. They may need you to appear or...

How do I avoid this capias order and not whined up in jail

Sounds like you have a plan and are doing your best to comply with the court's order. Unless you waited to the last minute and it has been a long...

Maybe. Depending on the terms of your probation. It may include staying away from certain people or elements.

Will I be looking at jail time for an alcohol violation in VA when my DUI occured in 2012 and I am no longer on probation?

A dui first suspends your license for 12 months. Even a dui second suspends your license for at most 3 years. After not driving for five years...

You are ok on your back porch. Behind a hedge or a fence. But if your front porch is in public then it could be violating an open container law.

I'm in Virginia married just found out my husband just got married in haiti to another person. It's this legal

It is a felony in Virginia to get married a second time. The second marriage is not valid under Virginia law. However, if he got a divorce in...

Will possession of marijuana less than an once go on your record when it's all your first offense

Yes. It will show dismissed as a first offender. This is a once in a lifetime chance and can not be expunged.

If a case have been dismiss how do i get a espongement if its still on your record?

Petition the Circuit Court where the offense was dismissed for the records to be expunge. Must be for good reason. Serve the Commonwealth's...