What is Reckless Driving in Virginia?
It’s a crime. If you’re charged with reckless driving in Virginia, you are charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor that carries the possibility of up to one year in jail, a $2,500 fine and license suspension up to six months. Most lawyer websites will only tell you the maximum punishment and that you’re facing a […]
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What is the Penalty for Reckless Driving in Spotsylvania?
To answer the question will depend upon the facts and circumstances of your unique case. That’s why I always recommend talking with the local, experienced reckless driving attorney. The penalties for reckless driving in Spotsylvania can vary quite widely depending on the case. They can range from anything from dismissing the case due to lack […]
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If I Prepay a Ticket, Can I Later Challenge Errors on The Ticket?
Yes. In Virginia you have lots of options about how to handle a traffic infraction such as speeding or failing to stop at a stop sign. Prepaying is pleading guilty, so when you prepay, basically you have already pled guilty on the case. Sometimes people prepay a ticket and later realize they may have had […]
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Should I Hire a Lawyer From my Hometown or Someone who is Closer to the Court?
Whenever you have a traffic or misdemeanor violation in Virginia, I always recommend hiring a local, experienced attorney who regularly handles your kind of case. There are many reasons for this, but let’s look at a couple. The most important reason is that the judges around Virginia can be very different in how they like […]
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Does Reckless Driving in Virginia Show up on a Background Check?
One of the big concerns that many of my clients have regarding their reckless driving in Virginia ticket is whether or not it will show up on a background check. Being near the Washington, D.C., area, we work with many clients who have security clearances for the military and government positions. It’s critical for these […]
MoreDriving on Suspended License Charge- Three Options
If you’re facing a Virginia driving on a suspended license charge, you have options. Here are three of them: 1. Ignore It You can certainly ignore your charge and hope that it will go away. However, it’s not going to happen. If you simply don’t go to court and ignore the fact that you’re charged […]
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Driving on Suspended Secret: There may be Problems with the Prior Offenses
If you’re charged with driving on suspended second or subsequent offense one of the most important jobs we have is to look into all the prior offenses that the Commonwealth claims you have. The driving record from DMV just shows the synopsis of the case and what you are found guilty of. However, records can […]
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Driving on Suspended Secret: You Must be Operating a Motor Vehicle
To be guilty of the regular version of driving on suspended in Virginia, the Commonwealth has to prove that you are driving what the law calls a “motor vehicle.” Now this is not just a car. A motor vehicle does have a broader definition than that, and this is where we may have some wiggle […]
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Driving on Suspended Secret: You Must be Legally Suspended
In order for the Commonwealth to prove that you are guilty of driving on a suspended license, one element they must prove is that you were actually suspended at the time of the driving. Note that this ties in to our other piece of the puzzle about fixing your license. The issue is whether or […]
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Driving on Suspended Secret: You Must Have Notice That You’re Suspended
This is one of the biggest defenses for a driving on suspended case in Virginia. People realize it in a subconscious way, but a lot of people don’t understand that the law actually requires that you must have legal notice that your license was in fact suspended. But what does that mean? Unfortunately, the law […]
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