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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Pleading Guilty to Failure to Maintain Control
The other day I was in Stafford General District Court when a young man answered for his case on the traffic docket. The judge announced that he was charged with reckless driving for driving too fast for road conditions. The judge then asked how the gentleman pleads. The young man said, “Well, Your Honor, I […]
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Yes, You Can Afford to Hire a Lawyer!
If you’re facing a misdemeanor charge in Virginia or any kind of serious traffic ticket, one question that may be going through your mind is whether or not hiring a lawyer is affordable. You might even question if it would be worth the money. Hiring an attorney does cost money, but I suggest that it’s […]
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What Happens When You Get a DWI in Another State?
A colleague recently posed an excellent question on a national attorney listserv I participate in, and it’s one I’ve fielded for many clients as well. Below is my response. If a Virginia license holder gets a DUI in another state, Virginia DMV is EXCELLENT at getting record of that and promptly suspending the Virginia license. […]
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