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I have been falsely accused of stealing a friend's phone from a party & he has threatened police action. How should I proceed?
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Answered on May 11, 2013
I don't think you're in jeopardy of being charged with any crime since your friend can't name any particular person as the one who took his phone....
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What are the chances of getting my DUI charges dropped after blowing a .015?
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Answered on May 11, 2013
Most of the procedural issues have been addressed in other response.
DUI charges can be based on alcohol, drugs, marijuana, or any combination...
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Should I plead guilty or not guilty for petite larceny?
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Answered on May 11, 2013
Mr. Robinson above has pointed out the difference under Virginia law regarding the intent to steal. One is a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by...
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Can an employer release the results of a random drug test that was positive to an employee's probation officer?
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Answered on May 11, 2013
Unless you have some privacy policy with your employer, they may have the right to disclose that information. What your probation officer does with...
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Petty larceny dismissal and expungement with a private attorney?
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Answered on May 11, 2013
According to your story, it sounds to me like you have a case for which a strong defense can be developed. A good criminal defense attorney should...
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I have a warrant for manufacturing meth from 1999 never arrested and left the state how do I get that resolved
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Answered on May 11, 2013
A 13-year old warrant is surely inactive. That doesn't mean it is void, as you have experienced. Inactive simply means that Virginia is probably...
Recent DWI-First Offense and Secret Security Clearance
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Answered on May 11, 2013
That depends on your employer. There is no requirement under Virginia law that your security clearance be revoked or suspended based for being...
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If a 19 year old male is guilty of attempted armed robbery with a bb gun about how many years will he be sentenced to?
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Answered on May 11, 2013
Robbery, particularly armed robbery, is one of the more serious felony matters in Virginia law. The minimum sentence under Virginia law is 8 years,...
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What do I do about this civil action letter from walmart?
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Answered on May 11, 2013
Virginia law allows merchants to demand a civil fine for anyone charged with shoplifting. The fine is used to defray the costs incurred by the...
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I fell down on someone's front yard entrance
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Answered on May 11, 2013
You're going to have a tough case in Virginia. Virginia is one of the few states that continues to apply "contributory negligence" to personal...
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