Can A Reckless Driving Charge Be Expunged?
If you have been charged with reckless driving in Virginia, you may worry about how the charge will impact your life. From fines and imprisonment to a criminal record, reckless driving can have far-reaching effects. Many people want to know how to remove reckless driving from a record. Unfortunately, Virginia law prohibits expungement for criminal […]
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Failure to Maintain Control Ticket = Reckless Driving Ticket
I’ve written before about single vehicle accidents and how they might be dismissed. But many people are confused about the nature of their ticket. A lot of accident tickets just have something like “failure to maintain control” written on them. It’s simply not clear what that charge is all about, until you look up the […]
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DUI Checkpoints in Virginia
The police use checkpoints or roadblocks to try to enforce different traffic laws and traffic objectives, such as catching people who are drinking while driving. If you were caught in one of these checkpoints there is good news for you. These cases can be beaten! If you have questions regarding DUI checkpoints related to your […]
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Four Tips for Handling Reckless Driving Tickets
When you’re accused of reckless driving, you have options. One of the first choices you need to make is how you’re going to handle the case. Do you want to handle it yourself, ignore it, or hire an attorney? Let’s see how those choices work. Four Tips To Handling Reckless Driving Tickets Article Contents Jump-to […]
MoreHow to Get Out of a Reckless Driving Charge | Three Tactics
A reckless driving charge can result in a costly fine and increased insurance payments. Additionally, a reckless driving charge carries six demerit points. If you receive too many demerit points within a designated period, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) may suspend your driver’s license. Some people believe a reckless driving charge is too […]
MoreCan You Get a DUI on a Bike?
In many states, driving under the influence (DUI) laws apply to motor vehicles and bicycle riders. However, Virginia’s driving while intoxicated rules under Code of Virginia § 18.2-266 apply to those who drive or operate a motor vehicle, engine, or train while under the influence of alcohol. Although bicycles are not motor vehicles for the […]
MoreFour Tactics to Find the Best Reckless Driving Lawyer Near Me
Virginia traffic statutes broadly define reckless driving, so officers can use discretion to determine what behaviors are considered reckless. Reckless driving laws aim to deter dangerous driver behaviors and reduce the number of accidents in a state. Driving over the speed limit is a typical reckless behavior that contributes to car accidents. Virginia recorded 128,172 […]
MoreFive Items to Consider When Choosing Your Virginia DUI Lawyer
Virginia imposes strict penalties on drivers convicted of driving under the influence. In 2019, Virginia recorded 18,648 DUI convictions. Additionally, 264 of the state’s 827 traffic fatalities involved alcohol. Despite the number of DUI convictions, we know that not everyone accused of DUI committed a crime. If you were charged with DUI in Virginia, Andrew […]
MoreWhat Is a No-Refusal Weekend in Virginia?
You may have heard about “no-refusal weekends” down in Texas. They have received a lot of attention. On a no-refusal weekend, police in Texas are able to obtain a search warrant for breath and blood samples much more quickly than they usually can when a person refuses to voluntarily consent to a blood draw or […]
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Can You be Charged with DUI in Virginia if You Blow Below a 0.08 on the Breath Test?
Can you be charged with DUI in Virginia if you blow below a 0.08 on the breath test? The short answer is yes. Virginia DUI Laws Virginia DUI laws are quite complicated, and it doesn’t make sense a lot of times to drivers. However, Virginia DUI law says that if you blow below a 0.08 […]
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