by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Feb 25, 2014 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
Wet reckless is the term used by Virginia traffic defense attorneys when a defendant is found guilty of reckless driving where alcohol is involved. This happens most where a defendant is charged with a DUI, but in the final disposition (either by plea agreement or...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Feb 12, 2014 | Traffic Law
What will get you a speeding ticket in most states may land you a class 1 misdemeanor for reckless driving in Virginia. Recently Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig was stopped by a highway patrol officer in Florida for driving 110 mph in a 70-mph zone and charged with...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Feb 5, 2014 | Traffic Law
“Reckless Driving by Speed” in Virginia is not simply a speeding ticket. Reckless driving by speed is codified under VA Code § 46.2-862. As a Class 1 misdemeanor, it can carry jail time of up to a year, a suspended license for up to 6 months, and a fine...