If someone drove my car and got a second DUI or DWI and my car is impounded for 30 days can I petition the court to get it back

Usually the General District Court where the charges were taken out is the place to go to file a petition to get the car released. There is a form...

I have an open case with CPS against my ex. What can I do if I am not satisfied with what CPS is doing?

These seem to be very compelling facts and if true in part or completely, that could be enough to ensure limited visitation with your ex husband...

I was fired from my job yesterday.

You may be eligible to apply for unemployment benefits. The hearing will address the reason for the termination and then you will be able to...

My daughter and her boyfriend have been living in my home for 9 months rent free. I want the boyfriend to move out immediately.

If it is your house, you should make the rules. State law should provide you some relief in getting him out if he will not leave voluntarily.

What, if any, legal complications could came about when my son turns 18 since his girlfriend is 15?

The age gap makes the possibility of a claim by the girlfriend or her parents a very serious consideration. Illegality of sexual relations is not...

Hello.I have been charged with attempted extortion in Va and don't know whether to take a jury or bench trial.

You and your lawyer should discuss the option of judge or jury. A jury considers evidence and also is ultimately responsible for sentencing and in...

I can't afford an attorney for my criminal and custody case. What are my options?

You have the absolute right to be represented by an attorney IF you face the possibility of going to jail. If the Commonwealth has "waived" the...

A defendant has the right to know the identity of those individuals who accuse him of a crime. it is called the "Confrontation Clause" in the...

If an plea agreement can not be made at a case between the commonwealth & me and my lawyer and goes to trial what could happen?

The State and US Constitution entitle you to a speedy trial by judge or jury. You are presumed innocent until proven guilty by proof beyond a...

Is making your child pee in a container for you to take and use for a drug test considered any kind of child abuse/neglect?

If there is an issue about drug use this would not normally be abuse or neglect but I am certain that an employer would likely want a current...