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Zoom Legal Consultation with Virginia Lawyer! Sometimes you just need to speak to a Virginia attorney!  You may have called …
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Virginia FOIA Lawyer – Andrew T. Bodoh  Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) Law Firm Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, …
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Call Today –> 804-783-2000 A summary of the law of wrongful death actions in Virginia. When a family member dies …
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Overview: Slander, defamation and libel are all treated the same in Virginia. Defamation is a false statement of fact published …
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What is Virginia FOIA? The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Va. Code § 2.2-3700 et seq.) is a powerful tool …
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In the context of student-on-student harassment, damages are available only where the behavior is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it denies its victims the equal access to education that Title IX is designed to protect.

Overturning a conviction in Virginia based on newly discovered evidence involves a few specific legal steps – Seek Legal Help!

Richmond’s restrictions on unrelated adults living together are antiquated and violates due process and equal protection: Addressing growing affordable housing …
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Election rhetoric and sound bites do not make for honest dialogue. Prominent in election rhetoric for 2024 is the issue …
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Personal Injury Attorneys in Richmond: Your Guide to Legal Success Richmond is a bustling city, but accidents can happen at …
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Overview of Construction Litigation in Virginia: Litigation of construction law is a specialized area of legal practice that combines litigation …
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You want the best personal injury attorney in Virginia. When you have been seriously injured or damaged in a personal …
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Who owns fixtures attached to the real estate by the tenant? Absent a lease or contract provision to the contrary, …
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Personal Injury Attorneys in Chesterfield: Your Guide to Legal Success Chesterfield is a bustling county, but accidents can happen at …
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Personal Injury Attorneys in Henrico: Your Guide to Legal Success Henrico is a bustling county, but accidents can happen at …
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America has been bombarded with images, calls for violence and prosecutions. “There is no place in America for this kind …
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Statutory Civil Penalties assessed in Virginia, barring any express statute otherwise, have a 1 year statute of limitations, under VA …
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Nazario Continues His Fight For U.S. Freedoms To read the full opinion click here: Fourth Circuit Opinion 5-31-2024 To read …
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The First Amendment prohibits government officials from wielding their power selectively to punish or suppress speech, directly or through private …
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In 1871 Congress enacted the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 to provide protections against wrongs being perpetrated on citizens …
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Nazario Appeal Arguments before the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals On March 19, 2024, Nazario asked a three …
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Oops – Most non-competition agreements did not anticipate the rise of telemedicine. Many noncompetition agreements simply do not address remote …
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“Driving While Black” in Richmond City It’s official – “Black drivers have a problem in Richmond, Virginia. Richmond Police Department …
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Title III of the ADA applies to Private Schools! Private Schools – Public Accommodation by Definition The statutory definition in …
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 Happy Hanukkah – Despite Hamas Hanukkah & Hamas On October 7, 2023, the world witnessed the most recent attack on …
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Can the City remove my inoperable vehicle from my yard? There is no reasonable expectation of privacy if exposed to …
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Is the statute overly broad under the First Amendment, and facially unconstitutional? State stalking statutes unconstitutionally chill speech in violation …
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Failure to Furnish Police Protection to Specific Individuals in Virginia Are Police Liable for Not Acting? Probably not.  Under the …
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Nobody has cornered the market on good, although some have come close on evil.  The Middle East is no different, …
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No “piggyback appeal” from General District Court in Virginia. When ever there is a counterclaim or cross-claim asserted in General …
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Presidential Bid Next?  The bar is already so low, why not? (As long as the election is determined by metropolitan …
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Settlement by Town of Windsor 9/7/2023 – The Town of Windsor Virginia settles the suit brought against it stemming from …
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8th Amendment Eighth Amendment Violations  Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution states “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor …
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Do I have a case for wrongful termination in Virginia? What is an “At-Will” Employee? If you do not have …
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In Virginia, there is coverage under the automobile insurance when injuries occur from the use of a vehicle even if …
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Virginia Supreme Court cites expert Andrew T. Bodoh, Esq. with the law firm of Thomas H Roberts & Associates, PC …
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When judges violate the law – summary contempt and punishment for conduct outside of their presence. Judges have substantial power …
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Finding a good realtor in Charlotte North Carolina Finding a good realtor is hard, particularly when you are not from …
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If the physician intentionally performs an additional procedure beyond the consent given by the patient is he liable for battery …
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The client-attorney privilege, also known as attorney-client privilege, is a fundamental principle in the legal system that protects the confidentiality …
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Tale of Hennepin County Minnesota’s shameless theft from a 94 year old woman. The United States Supreme Court slapped a …
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The answer — “public business” in Code § 2.2-3701 means business that is on a public body’s agenda or is …
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Refusal to Renew policy for estate Review AARP/Hartford Homeowner’s Insurance Review – Avoid AARP/Hartford Insurance You would think that an …
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My neighbor’s tree fell onto my property, who is responsible for the damage? Answer: Probably not the neighbor’s – unless …
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Virginia Solitary Confinement – When does it become “cruel and unusual”? Is the Cumulative Effect Extreme? Does the segregation or …
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Retaliatory charges are illegal in Virginia and violate your constitutional rights.

Despite the shocking jury verdict, Lt. Nazario faithfully served his country and his oath to support and defend the Constitution …
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Critical legal analysis of the Memphis Police brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by Civil Rights Attorney Tom Roberts – Tyre Nichols had a right to run for his life due to excessive use of force by Memphis Police

My contractor took my deposit and disappeared! Call the law firm – Thomas H Roberts & Associates, PC 804-783-2000 Virginia …
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it is unlikely that the verdict will send a message to police officers, other than to let them know that this behavior will not result in any meaningful consequences – It is open season on citizens in Virginia and across the county.

…so that he might catch what she had so that he could experience her symptoms and better care for his …
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Reject Trump’s call for termination of the provisions of the Constitution

So you want to put into evidence medical records, a report or other information — how do you do it …
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Answer: Yes, but you are not likely to get the damages you hoped to get. It is illegal in Virginia …
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Lawyers representing the Onion were held in contempt, imprisoned and water-boarded for writing a lengthy but brilliant amicus brief in …
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Question – If I tell the police officer without a search warrant to get off my front porch and to …
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“Your son broke my window – Pay Me!” Not so fast! In Virginia, the parent is not liable for the …
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Contracting without a license is illegal! EXPOSES YOU TO 12 MONTHS IN JAIL AND $2500 + $500/DAY FINE! Contracting for, …
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What is proof beyond a reasonable doubt in Virginia? Must exclude every reasonable hypothesis of innocence and be consistent only …
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Settlement – Watch Channel 8 1st News Coverage of Law Suit – Watch Channel 12 Transparency – Part of the …
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Insurance Liability & Duty to Defend Defamation is a personal injury — any assertion to the contrary is frivolous. Under …
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“So what actually happened on July 4, 1776 – ‘Independence Day’?” Happy 4th of July! Musing of Tom Roberts, a …
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6th Amendment – right to counsel The opening of legal mail out of a prisoner’s presence may cause some prejudice …
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When you know you were named in a Will but the family has hidden the Last Will & Testament and …
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3-15-2022 – Reversal of Termination of Parental Rights. On March 15, 2022, the Virginia Court of Appeals reversed the Prince …
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Physician-Patient Relationship Doctor-Patient Relationship The practice of medicine, and its embodiment in the clinical encounter between a patient and a …
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COVID Fatigue – this page is not being updated.  See e.g., https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/328102 BST Holdings v. OSHA 5th Circuit Stay Petition …
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Sexual Abuse of Minors Victims of sexual abuse are among the most vulnerable.  They need aggressive counsel who will fight …
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1st Question – Worker’s Compensation Alec Baldwin is probably protected from civil liability due to New Mexico’s worker’s compensation laws. …
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What should you do if maliciously charged or falsely arrested? 804-783-2002 Live to See Another Day! Be careful not to …
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Hazards of creating pathogens – SARS In 2015 scientists sent people into caves to gather a RsSHC014-CoV from Chinese horseshoe …
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Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) does not give immunity for intentional misconduct.  (To Learn More) WHAT PATIENTS …
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The Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services …
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“Leaky” vaccines allow more virulent versions of a virus to survive July 2015 – “Imperfect Vaccination Can Enhance the Transmission …
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Seeing people clinging to planes flying from Afghanistan is heartbreaking.   I spent my elementary years growing up in Lashkargah in …
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Can a Virginia employer lawfully terminate me for refusing to disclose whether I have been “vaccinated” for COVID-19? Answer: No, …
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Yes – there are real risks There can be 3 separate legal basis for liability should the employee harm another.  …
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Commentary – Striving for American Ideals Early in our nation’s history the concept of equality and freedom in religion and …
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July 12, 2021 – Petersburg Virginia jury awarded Monica Cromartie $300,000 in compensatory and punitive damages against a Petersburg Police …
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Is the Board of Medicine or Psychiatrist liable to victims for putting sexual predator in a position to harm patients? …
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What’s the difference? Malfeasance in office is the doing of an act for which there is no authority or warrant …
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Can I sue my employer for a hostile work environment when I witness the boss having sex with a co-worker …
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Spoliation “Spoliation refers to the destruction or material alteration of evidence or to the failure to preserve property for another’s use …
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(Public Employee — Generally not applicable to Private Companies) A public employee must establish four elements to state a claim …
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Your right to speak freely – to criticize the government and government officials! The First Amendment guarantees an individual the …
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Because this important civil rights case highlights the need for national attention and reform – this page will serve the …
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TO READ THE LATEST UPDATES – CLICK HERE Nazario v Gutierrez & Crocker, Case 2:21-cv-00169 -Filed 04/02/21 Eastern District of …
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ROUNDUP LITIGATION The official Court – Information Page – In re: Roundup Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 2741) Case No. …
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One Step At A TimeRacial Harmony and HealingFront Royal, Virginia On July 9, 2001, at the town counsel meeting, the …
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So your conviction was overturned because the evidenced was suppressed under the exclusionary rule due to a violation of the …
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“Amen and Awoman” Representative Emanuel Cleaver II, a 5-term congressman from Missouri ended opening prayer for the new 2021 Congress …
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Disturbing Trend To Silence Lawful Speech The New Left frequent and continuing attempts to silence speech is disturbing. This trend …
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Can I Bring a Wrongful Death Claim for a Breach of Contract in Virginia? What is a Wrongful Death Claim? …
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COVID Fatigue – this page is not being updated.  See e.g., https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/328102 People have lost the ability to think when …
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Family Fights Over Inherited Real Estate – Rights, Rents, Costs, Attorneys Fees and Partition Suits Family Fights Related to Property …
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Private Nuisance – lawful activities that become obnoxious to occupants of neighboring dwellings endangering the life or health or obstructing …
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NO! BUT MAYBE – when it comes to Misnomer v Misjoinder? No, unless the defendant has actually obstructed you from …
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QUESTION: “I would like to know why you think dispersing an unruly crowd with non-lethal means is a civil rights …
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Civil Rights Law Firm of Thomas H Roberts & Associates PC Protecting 1st Amendment Rights Under United States Constitution! Summary: …
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TORTIOUS INTERFERENCE WITH PARENTAL RIGHTS Another litigation and appellate victory for the Law Firm!   On May 14, 2020, the Virginia …
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Worker’s Compensation Windfall and Legal Malpractice Pitfall Whenever a Prosthetic Device is Used in Treatment.   Until the Virginia legislature …
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A: Yes–You may sue the person who failed to disclose known STDs to you when engaging in sexual relations for …
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Does Virginia have “Whistle-Blower” protection? Yes. An employee of Virginia state or local governments have protection against retaliation or discipline …
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If an insurance company intentionally disregards the financial interests of their insured and fails to settle a claim within the …
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So, the police have searched your home but didn’t give you a copy of the warrant, the affidavit upon which …
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Are attorneys’ fees paid from a settlement included in the gross income to the plaintiff – are they “above-the-line deduction”, …
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2-5-2020 – The law firm of Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC. achieved another victory for the First Amendment with …
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1 (Photo by Cary Drane – 2020 Lobby Day in Virginia – (c) 2020 – Cary Drane)   Unfortunately, it …
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Virginia’s Highest Court Confirms That It Will Not Tolerate Virginia Law Enforcement Violations Of  The 4th Amendment To The U.S. …
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What happens to real property in Virginia when the owner dies without a will or descendants? When a person dies …
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Q: When is a statement “republished” on the internet or in social media, so as to constitute a new cause …
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NEED TO KNOW: MAKING AND ENFORCING VIRGINIA FOIA REQUESTS   A Free, 3-hour Virginia CLE Course October 15, 2019, at …
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Litigation is often expensive.  There are many cases where it just doesn’t make financial sense to hire an attorney.  This …
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Sliding Scale For Personal Jurisdiction in Electronic and Internet Cases Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC scores in its opposition …
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Virginia Supreme Court grants two petitions to address sovereign immunity issues argued by Virginia’s Civil Rights Law Firm – Thomas …
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MEDIA PROFILE Andrew T. Bodoh, Esq. Senior Associate with Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, P.C. 804-783-2000 x 110 andrew.bodoh@robertslaw.org   …
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Question:  Is it a violation of the Fourth Amendment for an officer to aim his loaded weapon at a person where …
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February 7, 2018 – Civil rights attorney Tom Roberts successfully defended  former Dinwiddie County Deputy Hector Jimenez in a high …
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“…I shall obey the laws of the United States of America and of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and shall support …
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Virginia Civil Rights & Personal Injury Law Firm Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC obtains a $25.35 Million Judgment for …
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April 28, 2017 – Civil Rights Victory in Petersburg–Jury Verdict For Police Misconduct.   A Petersburg jury awarded damages against former Petersburg …
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Q:  Is it lawful to buy a car from one person, obtain the title without filling in the name of …
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Question: Somebody injured or killed by dog or cat, what are the damages a court will award? Short Answer: The …
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12-15-2016– THE US COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE 4th CIRCUIT REMOVES WHAT IT DESCRIBED AS A “VIRTUAL BLANKET PROHIBITION ON ALL …
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A SUMMARY OF POWER OF ATTORNEY LAW AND DUTIES IN VIRGINIA   What duties does an “attorney-in-fact” have acting under …
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Summary of the Collateral Source Rule in Virginia – Injured party recovers all damages even if paid by a separate …
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Q:   My down payment was stolen in a mail/internet/wire scam before the closing – what can I do? Immediately …
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Question: Is unpaid time off from work for medical appointments and treatment a reasonable accommodation under the ADA?   Answer: …
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Election Fraud Charges against Charles City County Sheriff Candidate Vance Richards Dismissed. 5-6-2016 Attorney Tom Roberts together with an associate …
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4-20-2016 – Attorneys Andrew T. Bodoh and Jonathan M. Arthur of the Virginia civil rights firm Thomas H. Roberts & …
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Beth’s Letter November 22, 1999   To Whom It May Concern,   I have recently been in the news because …
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News – Henrico County Supports Religious Freedom The Students Become The Teachers Fellowship of Christian Athletes To Be Treated Equal …
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News – Religious Freedom and Equal Access Restored Powhatan Student and Fellowship of Christian Athletes Settle Suit in Federal Court–School …
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Question: Should the insurance company pay for the depreciation, decreased or diminished value of my car due to the accident? …
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Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC represents people that many in society don’t like and would prefer had no rights. …
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Question: How do I subpoena out-of-state documents from a nonresident non-party? Answer: Through the Uniform Interstate Deposition and Discovery Act. Code …
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What is the difference between construction fraud and breach of contract under Va. Code 18.2-200.1? Fraud to obtain an advance. …
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FOIA – Freedom of Information Act – is intended to provide citizens transparency to view the actions of the public …
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QUESTION: Can you obtain a judgment or an injunction against an interactive computer service obtaining damages or enjoining it to …
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The Virginian’s Guide to FOIA – Andrew T. Bodoh, Esq. Andrew T. Bodoh, an associate attorney of Thomas H. Roberts …
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Editorial Opinion – Virginia FOIA By Andrew T. Bodoh, Esq. (Author of Virginian’s Guide to FOIA) 9/22/2015 –  If we wish …
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A 2015 summer high school law clerk for the law firm explains that the process for amending the Constitution by …
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Jonathan Arthur, a Civil Rights Attorney with Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC in Richmond Virginia, grew up in Montgomery …
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In 2015, the firm obtained a jury verdict against a Pamunkey Regional Corrections officer for excessive use of force against …
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How should courts deal with religious differences of parents and its impact upon the upbringing of children in the context …
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Tutorial on Attorneys’ Fees in Civil Rights Cases Attorneys’ Fees are to be awarded to plaintiff if he obtains an …
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Do I have to pay back my insurance company for the medical expenses from my settlement or recovery for personal …
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Question: Can a litigant in Virginia state courts use discovery deposition testimony as a basis for summary judgment or a …
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So is it any surprise that the US Government that routinely fails to recognize the difference between separation of state …
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Seriously? – Listening to the radio in your car in a private driveway while drinking is illegal in Virginia??? (While …
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Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, P.C. and Hull Street Law hosted a one-day seminar entitled “Advancing Civil Rights in Virginia” at the Richmond …
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OWNERS OF CLOSELY HELD BUSINESSES DO NOT GIVE UP THEIR RIGHTS TO CONDUCT THEIR BUSINESSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS …
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Your freedoms are at risk where people attempt to supplant “Freedom of Religion” with “Freedom from Religion” On March 7, …
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English -Can the Police Search My Vehicle without a Warrant Una Pregunta: ¿Puede la policía registrar a mi Coche sin …
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Question: Can the Police Detain a Witness Who They do not of Suspect Wrongdoing? Answer: Yes – but only under …
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In English – Wrongful Death in Virginia La Muerte Injusta – Un resumen de la ley en Virginia Cuando un …
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Q. Can I sue my employer for sexual harassment by non-employees? A. Yes – if the employer knew and negligently …
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Victims of sexual abuse are among the most vulnerable.  They need aggressive counsel who will fight for them.  Thomas H. …
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En Español Searches of Minors Summary: Minors are protected by the Fourth Amendment, but have fewer rights (less expectation of …
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SPECIAL GRAND JURIES IN VIRGINIA Special grand juries have substantial power to conduct an investigation and limited power to return …
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En Español Q. Can the police search my car without a warrant? A. Yes, if the car is readily mobile …
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Q.  Can I be properly convicted for republishing information related to matters of public concern where the information was illegally …
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Q. Can I sue the judge for damages?  A. No. The judge is absolutely immune from a claim for damages …
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Q.        Can an employer be held liable to a third person for negligent training of its employee in Virginia?  A.        …
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Q. Is it legal to have a handgun or other firearm in the unlocked but secured glove box or console …
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You’ve been accused of defamation in Virginia.  What’s next? A general summary of defamation and the steps that should be …
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Challenging Local Criminal Ordinances in Virginia Attacking the Validity of a Local Ordinance – A Good Defense! The best defense …
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Q.  Can I sue the jail or prison for the suicide death of a pretrial detainee or inmate? A.  You …
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Can I sue a police officer for Brady violations? § 1983 action against police officer for Brady violations–concealment, doctoring, or …
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Are public employees protected against discharge and retaliation for things they say as a citizen? Public employees do not shed …
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En Español Quarter Million Dollar Verdict to Richmond Police Officer Wesley Moore, represented by Civil Rights Attorneys Tom Roberts and …
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THE GROWING POLICE STATE – FREEDOM FADING Editorial Opinion – Freedom Works Foundation 1-27-2013 Chris Hawkins is one of a …
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Religious Intolerance and Violence in AfghanistanEditorial Opinion 4-3-2011 Recent violence in Afghanistan has killed many innocent lives as Afghans protest …
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Freedom Works Commentary by Thomas H. Roberts, Esq. Founder of Freedom Works Foundation The United States of America was founded …
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RIGHT TO BE FREE FROM PRIOR RESTRAINT AND CENSORSHIP IN VIRGINIA You Can Help Defray the Legal Fees of Cox …
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Virginia Courts will not re-write or strike out, or “blue-pencil” restrictive covenants. Traditionally, an editor would use a blue pencil …
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Non-competition Agreements in Virginia An employee’s duty to his employer not to compete arises out of his relationship to his …
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An employer subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may make post-hiring inquiries into the ability of an employee …
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This is a summary of intentional infliction of emotional distress, a tort in Virginia.  The law in Virginia is not …
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Question: Can I sue the prosecutor or Commonwealth Attorney for malicious prosecution? Answer: Probably Not.  Explanation:  In Andrews v. Ring, …
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Issue # 1: – What constitutes an unlawful hostile work environment under Title VII? Title VII is violated only when …
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In Jordan v. Shands, 255 Va. 492, 497 (Va. 1998), the court stated “We have defined false imprisonment as “the …
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Innocent Child Photographs and the Law   Facts              Billy, a minor child, using a disposable …
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Summary of unemployment law in Virginia: I was fired, am I entitled to Unemployment Benefits in Virginia? Unemployment Benefits are …
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Generally speaking states are immune from being sued in federal court. Practice tip: Sue in state court. The 11th Amendment …
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Commentary – View Point Discrimination Violates the United States Constitution Viewpoint discrimination violates the First Amendment of the United States …
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Public School and Physicals Facts     Question: Can Public Schools Require Physical Examinations (More than Drug Testing) as a Condition of …
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  Virginia Contract Law – “Act of God”   Q: What is meant in the contract by an “act of God” …
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Truth Really Matters I have a wonderful mother-in-law. I know she’s a genius because she raves about my art and tells …
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Freedom Works Commentary by Thomas H. Roberts, Esq. Founder of Freedom Works Foundation   The United States of America was …
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Discussion of Islam – Impossibility of Salvation by Works & Submission. د اسلام په اړه بحث – د کار او …
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There are many factors that may impact your decision to have your case tried by a judge or jury.  Some …
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With respect to evidence and witnesses, the prosecutor has responsibilities different from those of a lawyer in private practice: the …
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Double jeopardy is a procedural defense that forbids a defendant from being tried again on the same (or similar) charges …
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Generally speaking, criminal defendants may demand a jury for all serious crimes and have their case tried by a jury …
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In a criminal case, a defendant cannot be deprived of the opportunity to put his evidence and version of the …
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§ 18.2-11. Punishment for conviction of misdemeanor. The authorized punishments for conviction of a misdemeanor are: (a) For Class 1 …
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§ 18.2-10. Punishment for conviction of felony; penalty. The authorized punishments for conviction of a felony are: (a) For Class …
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Code § 19.2-243, the speedy trial statute, provides that if a defendant accused of a felony is continuously held in …
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