The general rule in Virginia is that, absent a contract to the contrary, an employer may terminate an employee at any time for almost any reason. ...

Defense attorneys must try to interview witnesses. Absent a subpoena, a lawyer cannot force a witness to talk, however. There is no requirement...

Virginia expungment question

If convicted of Trespassing (or any crime) in Virginia, one cannot win an expungement. One can apply to the Governor for a Pardon, which may make...

I was just accused of shoplifting at walmart. they took me back and told me to empty my pockets. i left without signing anything

Everyone has the right to remain silent and to not incriminate himself. Meet with a lawyer now to discuss your case. Don't wait. Most lawyers do...

You'll want an attorney to review your case. Many defenses are not intuitive. In Arlington, cases like this rarely get summarily dismissed short...

I was given anger management for defending myself because I refused to turn the other person in after they threatened me...

Ask the lawyer who defended you to help you with this. The judge may not even know about the hardship. A simple motion may take care of it. ...

Collateral consequences of VA civil refusal

The only official consequence to a first offense, civil Refusal of Tests conviction is a 12 month license suspension in Virginia. One cannot get...

I recently got arrested for underage drinking, what should i do?

The Assault on Law Enforcement charge is, by far, the most serious. If convicted, there is a mandatory minimum punishment of 6 months in prison. ...

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I got arrested for larceny 18.2-181 in Fairfax Virginia, do I need a defense attorney for my defense..?

Reimbursement after larceny is not a defense to larceny. You need a lawyer to guide you with this. There may be defenses to this charge that you...

Domestic Assault & Battery: Is it possible to contact the arresting officer & request to have charges dropped on my boyfriend?

Your boyfriend needs a lawyer. Once he gets one, the lawyer will likely reach out to you as a friendly complaining witness. The police officer...