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On September 13, 2016, the Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors passed a broad, vague ordinance that prohibits operating a motor vehicle while not giving full time and attention to the operation of the vehicle. On its face, this seems like an innocent ordinance. It was recommended by the Sheriff’s Office and Commonwealth’s Attorney in order […]
MoreIn 2015, there were over 240 alcohol related vehicle fatalities and nearly 5,000 related injuries in Virginia. This number is still too high, but overall the state is trending in the right direction. Between 1990 and 2009, each year had over 300 alcohol related fatalities, enforcement and awareness campaigns seem to be working. One of […]
MoreDear Supervisors, I am concerned about the proposed “distracted driving” / “full time and attention” traffic ordinance set for a September 13 public hearing. In sum, I recommend voting NO on the proposed ordinance. If the Board wishes to pass an ordinance similar to this, I urge you at a minimum to change the ordinance […]
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If you’re on trial for DUI in Virginia, you should know how the preliminary breath test (PBT) must be checked for accuracy and calibrated. If that device can’t be proven to be in proper working order, it shouldn’t be allowed into evidence at trial. What is the preliminary breath test? It’s the box that the […]
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Video – click to watch instead of reading. Did you know that it’s possible to beat a driving on suspended offense if the officer did not have a good reason to pull you over? This defense applies to many traffic related violations, but if you’re charged with driving on a suspended license, it can be […]
MoreIf you’re facing reckless driving right now, you need to contact me so you can learn more about reckless driving defenses, learn more about what your situation with the law really means, and then make an educated, informed decision about whether or not you want to hire an attorney, or whether or not if sending […]
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Virginia passed it’s anti-texting law to try to be tougher on people who are driving distractedly and texting. As I’ve said before, this law is unnecessary. And after seeing it in practice for a few years, it’s actually letting people off the hook for traffic violations. The problem is that a lot of officers write […]
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If you have ignition interlock in Virginia you need to be aware of changes that are coming your way effective July 1st. What’s most surprising about these changes, in my opinion, is that they were not passed by the legislature. They’re simply passed by government regulation and signed by the governor. These are regulatory administrative […]
MoreIn Virginia, any speed over 80 miles per hour is considered reckless driving. Any speed 20 miles per hour or more over the speed limit is also reckless driving. Reckless driving tickets are more common in Virginia than any other state, as illustrated by the following Google keyword search data: In order to get an […]
MoreThe Virginia Supreme Court is expected to issue new rules about defendants getting onto payment plans for past due fines and costs, according to this article. Currently it can be a daunting and sometimes impossible task for lower income people to get their fines and costs onto a payment plan. If you’re past due on […]
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