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What happens in the state of Virginia if you are sued in civil court and cannot afford a defense attorney or a settlement?
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Some pro bono projects offer assistance to defendants who are unable to afford attorneys in civil suits, but there is no guaranteed right to an appointed attorney as there are in criminal actions.
If you are unable to obtain low cost or free legal assistance, you will need to do the research and answer the lawsuit to the best of your ability. The most important thing is to remember to always be honest. You may or may not receive some leniency from the Court regarding procedure, but presenting a defense that is false or that you don't understand will never work out well for you.
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What happens if the attorney in fact under a power of attorney dies before the principal in Virginia?
If the attorney-in-fact dies the principal must execute a new POA appointing a new attorney-in-fact.
What happens when a power of attorney dies and the principal is incapacitated in the state of Virginia?
If the Attorney In Fact dies, then the Power of Attorney is null. In most states this means that if the individual is incapacitated the next of kin can have that person adjudicated incompetant in Probate/Family court and can take over the affairs. NB: a Power of Attorney is a document. An Attorney In Fact is the person to whom a power of attorney is granted.
What happens if you dont have an attorney the day of court?
You go without an attorney.
What happens if you write checks on some else's account know that it won't clear?
That would appear to be both forgery and check fraud. I would hope you are saving money for a criminal defense attorney.
What happens if I was told to bring a lawyer on my next court date and I can't afford one even thoe I was told tocause of my 5Th degree?
The court will appoint a defense attorney free of charge.
What happens when you do not have counsel in a trial. Does the judge have the responisiblity to help you?
The judge absolutely will not assist you! You must either conduct your own defense (i.e.: Pro Se), or supply your own attorney or, if it is a criminal case and you qualify to have one appointed, have a public defender defend you. If you choose to appear without a defense attorney (i.e.: small claims court, traffic court, or civil court) you are on your own.
What is settlement in stock market?
The term settlement is used to signify the completion of a transaction. For example while buying settlement happens when the shares are delivered to your DEMAT account similarly while selling settlement happens when the money that you got out of selling the stocks is deposited to your bank account.
What happens if prosecutors violate exclusionary rule?
If the case is still in progress, the defense attorney should ask for a mistrial. If the trial has already been adjudicated they should file an appeal with the Court of Appeals based on this alleged fact.
What happens to you if your account is transferred to a collection agency?
The agency will continue attempts to collect the amount owed plus any applicable fees. If a settlement cannot be made, the collector may decide to refer the account to a collections attorney for legal action.
What happens if your attorney gets sanctioned for misconduct?
If it affects the work he has done or is doing for you then get another attorney and sue him.
What happens if you did not answer the interregatories asked by the plaintif?
Ask your attorney.
What happens to the durable power of attorney when the person passes?
The power of attorney represents a living person. The durable power of attorney will end with the death of the grantor.
