Does Virginia Require Using Headlights in the Rain?
Yes. Virginia law requires that if it’s raining and windshield wipers need to be used, then headlights must also be illuminated. Note that there are a couple important exceptions to this rule. First of all, if it’s just misting and windshield wipers only need to be used intermittently, the statute specifically says you don’t have […]
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Do I Need An Attorney For my Arraignment?
I talk with lots of people who are charged with a more serious offense, such as Virginia DUI or Virginia possession of marijuana, and one questions people have is whether or not they need to have counsel for their arraignment in court. The general answer is no, you do not need to have an attorney […]
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In Virginia, Must You Sign the Ticket the Officer Gives You? Are You Admitting Guilt?
If you’re issued a ticket for a traffic or misdemeanor offense in Virginia, the officer brings the ticket to you and normally asks you to sign on the form. A lot of times people wonder what that means when they’re signing the ticket. When you read the Virginia Uniform Summons, you will see that the […]
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Out of-State Drivers who Have a Reckless Driving Ticket in Virginia, Beware Hiring an Out-of-State Attorney.
The other day in one of my local general district courts, I became aware of a case where a person from another state received a reckless driving misdemeanor ticket here in Virginia. The attorney from the driver’s home state sent a letter to the court saying that they had been retained and were entering a […]
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Is Reckless Driving a Felony?
No. Reckless driving in Virginia is a misdemeanor offense. It is a charge where you’re facing the maximum of one year in jail, up to a $2,500.00 fine and up to six months loss of your driver’s license. The difference between a misdemeanor and a felony is that a misdemeanor’s maximum punishment is up to […]
MoreThe Officer Wrote the Wrong Driver’s License Number, Zip Code and Speed Limit on my Ticket. What Should I do?
If you receive a ticket or Virginia Uniform Summons, you need to double check all the information on the summons. Errors on the ticket could be a defense that we could use in court for your case. This is a good reason for you to give me a call to discuss the specifics of your […]
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Online Traffic School
There are many types of different traffic schools and driver improvement programs in Virginia that may be utilized for your traffic or misdemeanor case. In this article, we’ll talk about online traffic schools and whether or not it’s a good option for you to pursue. What is Online Traffic School? Online traffic schools in Virginia […]
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Watch this video to request your FREE copy of my book: “How to Overcome Virginia DUI / DWI.” It’s packed with concrete tips to help you with your DUI case.
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Can Police Run Radar in The Rain?
A lot of clients and potential clients wonder if the police are able to use their radar unit while it’s raining. Some people claim that the rain causes interference, which could invalidate the radar reading. Unfortunately, most of the judges I practice in front of will let an officer testify to their radar reading even […]
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Many clients ask me whether or not they should go to driving school before having to appear in Virginia traffic court. Let’s find out the answer!
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