If the primary witness is impeached would their previous statements still hold up in court?

When a witness is impeached, his entire testimony is not stricken. Rather, his credibility suffers and a jury or judge may find his other...

What type of punishment i would get for serving beer to underage customer at restaurant? Got Uniform summon from VA ABC officer?

ABC Officers frequently conduct stings in Arlington for waiters serving alcohol to underage persons. The usual punishment is just a fine, but a...

In 2011, the Court of Appeals of Virginia published a decision on a case with facts very similar to those presented in your question. I posted a...

Detectives investigating me because narcissistic mother and brother say my elderly Father died in bed and it was my fault.

When one is being investigated for murder or manslaughter, he should immediately consult with the best criminal defense attorney he can find. It...

Domestic Assault

Your circumstance is very common. First, you will want to see if you can win the case. Many of these cases can be won. There are defenses to...

Am I able to create enough doubt about a summons in court?

In Virginia there are two statues that punish the passing of a school bus. I placed links to each one, below. One is a criminal charge, the other...

In Virginia, Trespassing is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The punishment depends on the facts, but most low-culpability, first offense cases committed by...

Do I sue under my llc name for money the co-owner failed to pay me or under my name?

When a business partner improperly takes company revenue there may be both both civil and criminal consequences. Civilly, the innocent partner may...

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What legal right do I have as a business, to deny someone the opportunity to place an advertisement?

With proper contracts between your company, the placement businesses, and your customers, you can have the right to refuse ad placements. See an...

Is it possible to have a misdemeanor possession charge erased?

In Virginia, one cannot expung a valid conviction.