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I am a non-violent offender and was sentenced to 2.5 years (30 months) in DOC. I had already served 15 months before sentencing. Upon sentencing, I received credit for those 15 months, leaving 15 months remaining. The DOC applied the 65% good time credit to the remaining 15 months rather than the... View More 
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answered on Feb 13, 2025
The Department of Corrections should be contacted if you have concerns. They advertise that defendants may reach out to them with questions about time computation at:
Virginia Department of Corrections
ATTN: Correspondence Unit/Court & Legal Section
PO Box 26963... View More
I have lived in my apartment for three years under a fixed-term lease. My current lease ends at the end of this month, and I informed the property management today that I won't be renewing. The lease states that if the ending date falls within the first year of occupancy, I must provide at... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2025
It depends upon what your lease says about termination and whether you are terminating a fixed term lease or a month to month tenancy. Regardless, read your lease. The norm, however, is to require at least 30 days written notice (written means written - NOT email, text, verbal, etc.) and you would... View More
I'm preparing to attend a mediation session related to my son's death due to a hit-and-run driver in California. There have been no prior legal proceedings, and I'm not currently represented by a lawyer. The driver's insurance company is involved in the case. Do I need to have a... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2025
Yes, you should retain an attorney right away. Mediation in a hit-and-run case involving the death of your son is a serious legal matter, and the driver's insurance company will likely have legal representation to protect their interests. An attorney can advocate for you, ensure you receive... View More
I'm preparing to attend a mediation session related to my son's death due to a hit-and-run driver in California. There have been no prior legal proceedings, and I'm not currently represented by a lawyer. The driver's insurance company is involved in the case. Do I need to have a... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2025
While not required, it's strongly advisable to hire a lawyer in this situation. I am happy to discuss this matter with you further, in private, if you wish to contact me on the phone. It's probably best not to discuss your case further in a public forum while the case is pending... View More
I'm preparing to attend a mediation session related to my son's death due to a hit-and-run driver in California. There have been no prior legal proceedings, and I'm not currently represented by a lawyer. The driver's insurance company is involved in the case. Do I need to have a... View More
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answered on Feb 13, 2025
It sounds like you have a very serious and potential high value case. You don't know the worth of the case, including how any defenses may effect that worth. You don't know what you don't know. The short answer is yes, you can go without an attorney. The question you should be... View More
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