A warrant has been issued and a bond forfeiture hearing has been scheduled for a Richmond man who, by failing to appear in court, has potentially exacerbated his legal situation and the consequences he may face. Brent P. Long, 44, is currently grappling with a significant legal burden, facing a total of three felony and six misdemeanor charges. The gravity of the felony charges cannot be understated, as they include first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle; resisting arrest, detention, or stop by fleeing and possession of a controlled substance. The misdemeanor charges, though less severe, are still noteworthy: exceeding the posted speed limit by 26 miles per hour or more; failing to drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width; failing to stop for a stop sign at the stop line; first-offense operating a motorcycle when the driver’s license is not validated for such operation; unlawful possession of drug para- phernalia and first-offense owner…