Speeding and Reckless Driving Defenses – What NOT to Do
If you are charged with reckless driving by speed or regular speeding in Virginia, there may be a number of defenses to your case. But there are also common arguments that I hear that are NOT good defenses. Here are a few of the losing defenses to reckless driving. When you’re ready to discuss the […]
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Fender Bender Reckless Driving Tickets
Some people are surprised when they’re in a fender bender and the trooper gives them a reckless driving ticket. Sometimes the trooper has nothing else to charge other than reckless driving. This typically happens when a driver rear-ends a stopped vehicle. The liability is usually clear – the rear-ender is at fault. However, a simple […]
MoreVirginia Officer Charged with Perjury in DWI
Before I write a word about the above headline, please note that I respect law enforcement officers and the tough (and deadly) job they have. I am honored to work beside the skilled men and women who keep us safe around Fredericksburg, and I am happy to call many of them my friends. But I’m […]
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Can we Have the Case Dismissed if the Officer's Calibrations are not in Order?
Typically, yes. For any speeding or reckless driving by speed case, the officer has to prove that his equipment was calibrated and found to be accurate within the six months prior to the offense. If the officer’s paperwork does not prove that, we have a strong argument to have your case completely dismissed. The source […]
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How Long do I Have to pay my Fines and Costs?
30 days. The default rule in Virginia is that you have until 30 days after your conviction date to pay any fines or costs that you owe the court. This is actually double the old rule of 15 days. However, the current rule in Virginia is you have 30 days to pay. If you don’t […]
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Spotsylvania Reckless Driving by Speed Defense
If you’re facing a Spotsylvania reckless driving by speed ticket, there’s a lot of things you need to know in order to mount your defense. The first thing to do I recommend is to request a copy of my free book that will explain a lot of things that you’re facing about your Spotsylvania reckless […]
MoreReckless Driving Charges Due to Facebook
Chalk this up in the “Don’t post your crimes on Facebook” category. Like I’ve written about before, the police are on Facebook too! In New Haven, Connecticut, three men were arrested and charged with various traffic violations after taunting police officers. The men would allegedly find police cars and try to get the officers to […]
MoreShould I Plead Guilty to Following Too Closely or Contest it?
Guest post by Peter John Louie, a Traffic Defense Attorney who practices in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and the greater Tidewater area. If you have been charged with following too closely, my suggestion to you is to make the Commonwealth prove its case. My answer would be the same whether you were facing a reckless […]
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How Can I Speed up my Ignition Interlock Installation?
One of the common problems we have these days with DWI restricted licenses in Virginia is that the ignition interlock process takes some time to get set up. If you go to court for DWI and you’re found guilty, the clerks can typically give you a restricted license within a business day or two. However, […]
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The Wrong First Question to Ask an Attorney: How Much do You Charge?
I can’t even begin to tell you how many people contact my office about their case with this initial question: How much do you charge? Frankly, that’s simply the wrong first question to ask. Think about buying a car. Have you ever gone to a car salesman and asked, “What do you charge for your […]
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