My son is being refused a opportunity to see his son because his childs mother is 15 can they do that?

No. Parents have custody of their own children until a court orders otherwise. Your son has the ability to file for custody and visitation through...

According to VA Code 18.2-51.6, strangulation is a Class 6 felony which is punishable by 1-5 years in prison and/or a $2500 fine. Due to this...

In Virginia, is an unworkable BB Gun considered the same as a real pistol in a robbery ??

Yes, it is the same. Robbery is basically taking from another person by force or threat of force. Whether the threat was able to be carried out is...

Can the police search you looking for heroin and charge you with possession of OxyContin when the warrant says heroin to be sei

Yes, you can. The search warrant allows the police to look anywhere where the item(s) listed may be. If while looking for the item(s) listed in the...

What if I was lie to about something that i file a claim for 6 years ago?

To commit fraud, you must know that the action you are taking is fraudulent. To be convicted of making the fraudulent statement, the Commonwealth...

Can I call for a mistrial if I was told I was going to the hospital and never was read my rights though I was taken to jail?

Even though you were in custody, so long as you were not asked any questions, Miranda rights would not be required. The bigger question is what...

Can the apartment property owner be responsible for a hit and run on there property

Unless you can show that the property owner was negligent in some way, then he is not responsible for the actions of another driver.

Can we post pone my sons first court date for dui charge ? Hes 19 years old?

At the arraignment your son will be asked if he wants to hire an attorney, a court-appointed attorney, or represent himself and then the judge will...

Can child protection services take my child if the father failed a drug test an I didnt?

Typically CPS will not take your children from you so long as there is not a reason to do so. With that said, if CPS files a complaint against your...

What constitutes for A modification of child support if the the person paying the support files?

Generally speaking, no. To modify a support order there must be a material change of circumstances and most judges are not inclined to use a...