Can my petite larceny charge get expunged?

I agree with my colleagues above. You cannot get a conviction expunged in Virginia. I also think it is EXCEEDINGLY unlikely that you will have any...

If two agreements are signed, which would be considered binding in a court of law, the most recently signed or the original ?

The answer to this question is actually debatable. There is a doctrine known as the "pre-existing duty rule," which essentially means that if you...

How can I get out of my non-compete contract?

There's no way to be certain without having a lawyer look at the clause at issue. If the clause is not unreasonably restrictive given all the...

Do I have the right to an attorney at a show cause order?

We would need to know what sort of show cause has been issued. If it is criminal, you certainly have a right to an attorney. The court will be able...

I'm sure Mr. Isquith is correct as far as whatever state he practices in, however his answer is incorrect as it applies to Virginia. Contingent...

First, Mr. Paullin is right. If you are asking this question, you probably need an attorney. Assuming that you are highly sophisticated, there are...

Breach of contract/agreement; failure to pay?

It has been my experience that the practice you are complaining about has, unfortunately, become increasingly common. I agree with Mr. Hart,...

Do i have to refund money back for a service that wasn't compleated?

This is a complicated scenario. There is a doctrine by which you are entitled to keep certain of the amounts that she paid you. So the short answer...

Mr. Paullin is correct. Whether the Court's use of quasi records like unathenticated calls to the clerk's office is proper is a different question...

If a Va. Circuit Court grants a motion to vacate/set aside a default judgment does the case revert back to general district?

This is actually a more complicated question. It depends on the procedure that you used and a variety of other factors. As far as motions that you...