by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Aug 29, 2013 | Traffic Law
DISCLAIMER – EACH CASE IS UNIQUE AND CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER. My client had his traffic violation charge of failing to yield to a pedestrian...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Aug 28, 2013 | Traffic Law
I have written about reckless driving for passing a school bus previously. In one jurisdiction in Virginia, Campbell County, school buses are being equipped with cameras to catch reckless drivers who pass the bus when the stop sign is extended. Video footage from...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Aug 19, 2013 | Traffic Law
Yes, in Virginia you can get a driving while intoxicated (DUI) charge while operating a moped! Virginia Code § 18.2-266 which covers the law for driving while intoxicated explains that it is unlawful for a person “to drive or operate any motor vehicle, engine or...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Aug 16, 2013 | Traffic Law
What are the fines and court costs that I can expect for a conviction of reckless driving? Assuming that you are convicted of reckless driving, and you are unable to get a reduced conviction for a non-criminal misdemeanor offense (such as improper driving or...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Aug 9, 2013 | Traffic Law
It is always best to beat a reckless driving charge in General District Court, rather than have to appeal it to the Circuit Court. Appealing a case will often cost you more: there will be additional fees required by your attorney if you hire one and higher court...