[Study] Virginia Counties with the Highest Drunk Driving Fatality Rates
I regularly defend folks who are charged with DUI in Virginia. Our criminal justice system depends upon criminal defense lawyers fighting hard to limit the government’s reach and protect individual rights. At the same time, I recognize that DUI is a serious offense that can result in fatalities. Based on data from the CDC, we […]
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What is a capias warrant?
In Virginia there are certain options the judge has if you miss court when you’re summons to be there as a witness or as a defendant. One of those options is to issue what’s called a capias. A capias is a bench warrant for your arrest. It orders the sheriff to find you and arrest […]
MoreFall 2017 Scholarship Winner!
I am pleased to announce that we have a winner for our Fall 2017 Andrew Flusche Scholarship: Lucas Camusso: Lucas is a Film major at the University of Central Florida, and he submitted an incredibly creative video about “how to interact with the police.” Check out his video: We are now accepting applications for the […]
MoreHow to Interact with the Police – Scholarship Entries – Fall 2017
Two times a year we run a scholarship contest to help out college / trade school students. The fall 2017 theme was to create a PSA about how to interact with the police, and we received some great entries. We will announce the winner soon, but for now, here are the entries: Jordan L. Jasmin […]
MoreHow to Pay Your Virginia Traffic Ticket Online
Looking to pay your Virginia traffic ticket online? If so, you may have already come across this page on the Virginia Judicial System website. Needless to say, the Commonwealth does not exactly make the process intuitive. In an attempt to simplify the process for you, we’ve provided easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions (with pictures!) for paying either […]
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Eluding the Police in Virginia – Is it a Felony?
Eluding the police is a crime in Virginia, but exactly what type of crime and what punishment you may be looking at will depend upon the specifics facts of your case. Eluding law Virginia law lays out the basic standard and punishments for eluding the police in Virginia Code 46.2-817: Any person who, having received […]
MoreFight Driving on Revoked Under Va Code 18.2-272
If you’re accused of violating Virginia Code 18.2-272, you should be aware that this is a Class 1 misdemeanor, and you are facing a real likelihood of jail if you are found guilty. This statute covers violations of driving while your license is suspended for a DUI charge, essentially. This is considered very serious by […]
MoreRed Light Traffic Camera Locations in Virginia [Interactive Map]
This page was published in 2017. Be sure to watch your surroundings for red light cameras that may be new since then. The map below displays the precise location of every red light camera in Virginia. Hover over any of the red indicators to see the city and cross streets for each red light camera […]
MoreHelp for 46.2-301 Va Code / Driving Suspended
Are you worried about jail or losing your license? Let’s look at defenses you may have and how I can help you with a charge under 46.2-301 Va Code. The law – 46.2-301 Va Code Virginia law prohibits driving while your license is suspended. There are various prohibitions for driving while suspended, but the most […]
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