Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Power over person

Hello,

I was stationed in Virginia, and have been a resident of Florida my entire life, does Virginia have Power over person, over me?

Thanks,

Sincerely,

Pete Doxsee


Asked on 11/11/06, 7:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Power over person

Was or is stationed in Virginia (presumably in the military in the Commonwealth)? Why, of course, the Commonwealth has power over your person (even though you allege residence in Florida) after you were pulled over on I-95 by a state trooper for allegedly exceeding the posted speed limit by some 15 mph, and then giving the trooper permission to search the trunk of your vehicle where some seemingly small amount of contraband drug was discovered.

Yep, the 'Ole Commonwealth sure has power over you now.

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Answered on 11/11/06, 11:32 pm


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