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Court Activity: Fairfax Bond Motion and Fairfax Reckless Driving Case

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An May Law attorney was in the Fairfax General District Court on January 5 on a bond motion for a young man charged with Attempted Rape, Aggravated Sexual Assault, and Animate Object Sexual Penetration.  The standard for release on bond (bail) is whether one is a risk of flight or if one is a danger the community.  For many felonies, there is a presumption that one charged should never be released on bond. Unfortunately, Judge…

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How are second offense larceny (theft) cases determined in Virginia?

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Question:  I was charged with theft. Is this my second offense?  I’ve been charged with theft and have a preliminary hearing next month. I also had a theft charge last year, but had it reduced to trespassing w/ guilty plea. Will this be viewed as my first or second theft offense? Answer: If one’s prior larceny charge is dismissed or amended to a different crime, a subsequent larceny charge can only be charged as a

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Can I beat a shoplifting charge in Fairfax, Virginia?

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Question:  A friend shoplifted from Walmart in Alexandria Va (Fairfax Va court district) & is desperate to beat the charge, can she do it?This is her first offense & she is extremely remorseful & desperate to not catch a conviction.  What are her chances of beating the case/getting a dismissal? She is a college student with great GPA & many accomplished accolades. Answer: A person charged with larceny may have a defense. Many defenses are

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Is my non-compete agreement enforceable in Virginia?

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Question:  Is my non-compete/non-solicitation agreement enforceable in the state of Virginia? I was employed (w2) by an IT staffing firm for 6 months to work as a contractor for their client. I then started my own business, doing IT consulting. Client reached out to my company to buy my services. The former employer contacts me stating that I have a non-compete, and in order to work for client, I have to work through them as a

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How can a landlord sue a prior tenant for rent and property damage?

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QUESTION: How do I pursue a former tenant for damages to the property and non payment of rent?  The tenant left water running in the house when she moved out destroyed ceiling holes in wall didn’t clean anything trash inside and outside and abandoned vehicles are on the property. Answer To recover damages from a former tenant, one files a Warrant in Debt (if the tenant no longer possesses the property) or an Unlawful Detainer

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