Can my sister get her driver's licence or state id with a bench warrant in virginia

Probably not. I know in Florida they will not issue, renew or transfer a license if there is an active warrant and i am sure most other states are...

While the jury is diliberating do the defendant have to remain at the courthouse even if not in custody?

Yes, most times the Defendant is told to stay at the court house. The reason being is the jury may have a question, come back with a verdict, or...

My friend is in Ocala florida and he has been put in prison for assault, they have not charged him yet refuse to release him?

The jail can hold someone with no charges pending if there is probable cause for an arrest for 33 days. On the 33rd day if no charges are filed,...

Can speedy trial deadline be used to force a DA to drop the charges if the clocks run out ?

Yes, but it depends on the facts of the case. Has the state filed charges, where you under arrest and in police custody, were you given a notice to...

Technically you do have to go to court. You would be in contempt if you don't, but that hardly ever happens. I have seen the Prosecutor send a car...

When a person gets a dui and pays for their crime by jail time and classes has proof of incident in VA moves to Fl does

Double Jeopardy only applies to criminal cases. When it comes to your license, the DMV is the end all be all. You have to do as the DMV says in...

Can I be charged with a DWI without being tested?

The State can charge you with what they feel is appropriate, but they still have to be able to prove it beyond a reasonable doubt. They can charge...

Court date set to hear modification of support from over a year ago... Does my situation warrant modification?

If there has been a substantial change in circumstance where your income has been reduced by 15% by no fault of your own then yes. If this is a...

Am I entitled to back child support even if my children are over 18?

Yes more information is needed. You can go back 2 years from the date of filing your petition. This is a fact issue you need to discuss with an...

Do I have to file a petition for modification so that I can file a motion for contempt in a family law case?

No, you do not need to File a petition for modification. There is a big difference between the two and you need to be sure be fore you file. A...