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Will a warrent be issued for your arrest if someone takes it out for harrasemnet involving text and or
property damage?
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Answered on May 08, 2014
The Magistrate will determine if there is probable cause to issue an arrest warrant. It would be best to contact an attorney BEFORE the police...
Is there mandatory jail time for a 2nd offense driving on a suspended license?
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Answered on May 08, 2014
There is no "mandatory" time on a second offense. (Ten days are mandatory for a third). Even without mandatory time, a class one misdemeanor...
Is it better to sue or press charges if someone fought you
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Answered on May 08, 2014
Are you looking to recover medical bills? Calling the police would not guarantee that you would get that money back, or even that the case would...
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Can i get out of these tickets?
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Answered on April 29, 2014
In addition to the above recommendations, I also recommend you make copies of all the paperwork showing that the vehicle had already been sold. ...
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Would the courts allow me to apply for a court appointed lawyer for a 18.2-272.
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Answered on April 29, 2014
The Commonwealth may waive jail, leaving you without an attorney. However, you could still lose your license for a year (without the possibility...
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Recieved a 18.2-272 and the car was seized for 30 days. The car wasn't in my name what should the owner do.
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Answered on April 29, 2014
The owner of the vehicle is not criminally liable unless that person knowingly let a suspended driver operate their vehicle. However, the owner...
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Is it illegal to cancel my credit card for services I wish to no longer pay for?
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Answered on April 24, 2014
Besides a few exceptions, like bad checks and child support, failure to pay a debt is not a criminal offense. There may be civil liability for the...
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Do I need legal representation for reckless driving? (84 mph on a 70 mph zone)
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Answered on April 22, 2014
Yes, an attorney may be able to reduce this misdemeanor to a traffic infraaction, or dismiss the charge completely. An attorney would also be able...
Charged with Reckless Driving after rear-end collision - police officer promised to reduce in court - do I really need a lawyer?
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Answered on April 22, 2014
The Virginia Supreme Court has specifically ruled that just because an accident happened doesn't mean you can infer there was reckless driving. ...
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Is there any possibility of a dismissed case?
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Answered on April 17, 2014
It depends on who the witnesses are and what they saw. Even without video, a Loss Prevention Officer's testimony can be enough to convict you.
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