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In February, we served clients in multiple jurisdictions across the Hampton Roads and Tidewater areas. Clients avoided reckless driving convictions when originally charged with speeds such as 102/60 RD, 98/55 RD, 95/60 RD, 82/55 RD, and 80/55 RD in cities such as Chesapeake, Norfolk, Accomack, and Virginia Beach. A client avoided a DUI and refusal to take a breath test charge in Portsmouth. Dismissals were achieved for charges of forged plates, open container, no license and other types of reckless driving such as RD for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle. See below for more information.

Notable Cases:

• February 1, 2024, Chesapeake GDC Forged Plates / Decals, dismissed.
  • CGDC 102/60 RD, reduced to improper driving. 
• February 1, 2024, Virginia Beach GDC 79/55 RD, dismissed.
• February 7, 2024, Virginia Beach GDC Drink while Driving / Open Container and No Driver’s License, both dismissed. 
• February 9, 2024, Norfolk GDC 98/55 RD, dismissed. 
• February 13, 2024, Chesapeake GDC 95/60 RD, reduced to improper driving. 
• February 15, 2024, Chesapeake GDC 95/60 RD, reduced to improper driving. 
• February 16, 2024, Virginia Beach GDC 82/55 RD, dismissed.
  • VBGDC RD 92/55, guilty, but no jail or license suspension.
• February 20, 2024, Virginia Beach GDC Reckless Driving for Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle, dismissed.
  • VBGDC Improper Turn / Accident, dismissed.
• February 21, 2024, Accomack GDC 80/55 RD, dismissed.
  • AGDC 75/55 RD, dismissed.
• February 22, 2024, Virginia Beach GDC 80/55 RD (reduced to speeding at 20 over) and No Driver’s License (dismissed).
• February 22, 2024, Portsmouth GDC Driving Under the Influence (reduced to reckless driving, no jail) and Refusal (dismissed). 
• February 23, 2024, Virginia Beach GDC 80/55 RD, reduced to improper driving.
• February 26, 2024, Virginia Beach GDC Reckless Driving for Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle (Accident), dismissed. 
• February 28, 2024, Virginia Beach GDC 81/55 RD, dismissed.
  • VBGDC Reckless Driving for Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle, reduced to improper driving.
• February 29, 2024, Virginia Beach GDC 109/55 RD, guilty, but only three days of jail and no license suspension.

February 1, 2024, Chesapeake General District Court
Charge: Forged Plates / Decals (Misdemeanor)
Disposition: Dismissed

February 1, 2024, Chesapeake General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 102/60
Disposition: Improper Driving, Infraction

February 1, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 79/55
Disposition: Dismissed

February 7, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Drink while Driving / Open Container
Disposition: Dismissed

This client also had his charge for No Driver’s License dismissed. See below.

February 9, 2024, Norfolk General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 98/55
Disposition: Dismissed

February 13, 2024, Chesapeake General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 95/60
Disposition: Reduced to Improper Driving, Infraction

February 15, 2024, Chesapeake General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 95/60
Disposition: Reduced to Improper Driving, Infraction

February 16, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 82/55
Disposition: Dismissed

February 16, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 92/55
Disposition: Guilty, but No Jail or License Suspension

February 20, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle
Disposition: Dismissed

February 20, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Improper Turn / Accident
Disposition: Dismissed

February 21, 2024, Accomack General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 80/55
Disposition: Dismissed

February 21, 2024, Accomack General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 75/55
Disposition: Dismissed

February 22, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 80/55
Disposition: Reduced to Speeding at 20 Over, Infraction

This client also had his charge for No Driver’s License dismissed. See below.

February 22, 2024, Portsmouth General District Court
Charge: DUI 1st
Disposition: Reduced to Reckless Driving (No Jail)

This client had her civil charge for Refusal dismissed. See below. 

February 23, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 80/55
Disposition: Reduced to Improper Driving, Infraction

February 26, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle (Accident)
Disposition: Dismissed

February 28, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 81/55
Disposition: Dismissed

February 28, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle
Disposition: Reduced to Improper Driving, Infraction

February 29, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 109/55
Disposition: Guilty, but Only 3 Days of Jail and No License Suspension.
(Misdemeanor time is served half time.)