Driving School Differs Among Judges
One of the most difficult parts of my work is handling the nuances of different judges. Virginia law allows judges to reduce, amend, or dismiss a traffic case if the defendant completes a driving school. But each judge gets to determine their own policy of how this is handled. As you can imagine, if people […]
MoreVirginia Radar Detector Ban Still In Force
Virginia natives know the law about radar detectors. And any visitor to the Commonwealth has seen the huge warning signs as they cross the border. Welcome to Virginia, but watch your speed! A bill that would have repealed Virginia’s radar detector ban failed in the House of Delegates on the 11th. The bill was quite […]
MoreSpeed Limit May Increase to 70
Virginia law currently specifies the maximum speed limit as 65 miles per hour. There is one exception for Interstate 85, but everywhere else is only 65 mph. That may change. The Virginia House of Delegates voted today in favor of a bill to increase the maximum speed limit to 70 mph. The Associated Press seems […]
MoreDon't Stand Up While Speeding
That advice may seem obvious. But an Arizona man is being charged with speeding, reckless driving, and some other civil charges for standing up while driving almost 80 miles per hour. This video clip is astounding: If this driver was in Virginia, he’d probably be charged with general reckless driving, which alleges that he was […]
MoreSchool Zone Speed Limits May Be Illegal
If you are charged with speeding in a school zone (or reckless driving by speed in a school zone), you should definitely talk with an attorney. The posted speed limit may be illegal. If the speed limit is not correct, your case may be dismissed completely! Virginia law sets the speed limit for all highways […]
MoreLaw Journal Interviews Andrew
I was recently interviewed by the Wisconsin Law Journal regarding virtual office services. The journalist, Jane Pribek, produced a great article on the topic. Virtual services make a lot of sense to me. My law firm operates using the best technology, service, or product for a given need. I don’t pick the most expensive option […]
MoreVirginia Obstruction of Justice Defense
Obstruction of justice is a serious offense in Virginia. If you are charged with obstructing justice, you should know about your rights and possible defenses. Virginia’s obstruction of justice statute has four sections. Depending upon which section you are charged under, the offense could be a misdemeanor or a felony. Either way, you are facing […]
MoreDriving School in Virginia
Many of my clients end up completing a Virginia driving school in order to reduce their traffic charges. This is a classic tool to work out a positive outcome in Virginia traffic cases. Sign-up Your first step is to locate and sign-up with an approved driver improvement course. If you have a Virginia driver’s license, […]
MorePreliminary Breathalyzer Test
There is always some confusion in DUI and DWI cases about breathalyzer tests. In Virginia, just by driving you are deemed to have given your implied consent to take a breath test, but that breath test is the machine back at the police station. Preliminary breathalyzer test at the scene The police carry with them […]
MoreOverheard – You're Innocent Until Proven Guilty
Lawyers are in court a lot. We get to hear many funny and odd comments. Here’s one of my latest ones from the Fredericksburg General District Court: “You’re innocent until proven guilty.” The funny thing is that someone said this in civil court. A debtor had shown up for court and was found guilty because […]
MoreGet Free Answers
Lastest on YouTube
When is it most likely self defense?