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In June 2024, dismissals in Virginia Beach GDC included charges of 80/35 RD, 57/35 RD, driving on a suspended license, 70/45 speeding, a misdemeanor charge for dropping a fallen load, failure to appear, reckless driving for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and RD generally. Also in VBGDC, we helped a client avoid a license suspension for 104/55 RD and minimize jail to 2 days. On appeal to Virginia Beach Circuit Court, a client had a 91/55 RD charge reduced to 19 over the speed limit.
In Chesapeake GDC, one client avoided a failure to appear conviction while others avoided convictions for aggressive driving, 96/60 RD, 92/60 RD, 92/55 RD, 89/60 RD by receiving reductions to improper driving. In Hampton GDC, a client had their driving on a suspended license charge dismissed while another client got their 90/60 RD case reduced to speeding at 20 over. In Newport News GDC, a client had their RD charge for failure to maintain control dismissed. In Suffolk GDC, a client had his 94/60 RD reduced to speeding at 14 over while another client had their 57/35 RD dismissed. Read below for more of our favorite outcomes!
Notable Cases:
- June 3, 2024, Chesapeake GDC 92/55 RD, reduced to improper driving.
- June 5, 2024, Virginia Beach GDC Reckless Driving for Driving too Fast for Conditions / Accident, reduced to improper driving.
- VBGDC 57/35 RD, reduced to speeding at 9 over.
- June 6, 2024, Virginia Beach GDC Reckless Driving Generally (reduced to improper driving) and Improperly Mounted License Plates (dismissed).
- VBGDC Reckless Driving Generally, dismissed.
- June 6, 2024, Newport News GDC Reckless Driving for Failure to Maintain Control and Insufficient Tread on Tires, both dismissed.
- June 11, 2024, Suffolk GDC 57/35 RD, dismissed.
- June 12, 2024, Virginia Beach Speeding at 47/25 (School Zone), reduced to defective equipment.
- June 12, 2024, Hampton GDC 85/60 RD, reduced to speeding at 19 over.
- June 13, 2024, Chesapeake GDC 88/60 RD, reduced to improper driving.
- CGDC 89/60 RD (reduced to improper driving) and Capias / Failure to Appear (dismissed).
- CGDC Aggressive Driving, reduced to improper driving.
- June 21, 2024, Suffolk GDC 94/60 RD, reduced to speeding at 14 over.
- June 24, 2024, Hampton GDC 84/60 RD, reduced to speeding at 9 over.
- HGDC 90/60 RD, reduced to speeding at 20 over.
- June 24, 2024, Virginia Beach GDC Driving on a Suspended License and Speeding at 70/45, both dismissed.
- June 25, 2024, Suffolk GDC 86/60 RD, reduced to speeding at 9 over.
- June 25, 2024, Virginia Beach GDC Failure to Appear, dismissed.
- June 26, 2024, Virginia Beach GDC Misdemeanor Charge for a Fallen Load Endangering Travel, Failure to Appear, and Expired Registration, all dismissed.
- June 26, 2024, Hampton GDC Driving on a Suspended License, Expired Registration, and No Inspection, all dismissed.
- June 27, 2024, Virginia Beach Circuit Court 91/55 RD, reduced to speeding at 19 over.
- June 27, 2024, Virginia Beach GDC 104/55 RD, guilty, but only 2 days of jail and no license suspension.
- VBGDC 80/35 RD, dismissed.
- VBGDC Reckless Driving for Failure to Yield to an Emergency Vehicle, dismissed.
- June 27, 2024, Chesapeake GDC 92/60 RD, reduced to improper driving.
- CGDC 96/60 RD, reduced to improper driving.
- June 28, 2024, Virginia Beach GDC 45/25 RD, dismissed.
- VBGDC 57/35 RD, dismissed.
- VBGDC 100/55 RD, guilty, but only 3 days of jail and no license suspension.
![CGDC 2024.06.03 Candler P](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CGDC-2024.06.03-Candler-P.jpg)
June 3, 2024, Chesapeake General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 92/55
Disposition: Reduced to Improper Driving, Infraction
![VBGDC 2024.06.05 Kyler L](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBGDC-2024.06.05-Kyler-L.jpg)
June 5, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for Driving too Fast for Conditions / Accident
Disposition: Reduced to Improper Driving, Infraction
![VBGDC 2024.05.06 Kylie H](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBGDC-2024.05.06-Kylie-H.jpg)
June 5, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 57/35
Disposition: Reduced to Speeding at 9 Over, Infraction
![VBGDC 2024.06.06 Christin M](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBGDC-2024.06.06-Christin-M.jpg)
June 6, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving Generally
Disposition: Reduced to Improper Driving, Infraction
This client also had his charge for Improperly Mounted License Plates dismissed. See below.
![VBGDC 2024.06.06 Christin M License Plates](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBGDC-2024.06.06-Christin-M-License-Plates.jpg)
![VBGDC 2024.06.06 Collin H](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBGDC-2024.06.06-Collin-H.jpg)
June 6, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving Generally
Disposition: Dismissed
![NNGDC 2024.06.06 Alec V RD](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NNGDC-2024.06.06-Alec-V-RD.jpg)
June 6, 2024, Newport News General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for Failure to Maintain Control
Disposition: Dismissed
This client also had his charge for Insufficient Tread on Tires dismissed. See below.
![NNGDC 2024.06.06 Alec V Tread](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NNGDC-2024.06.06-Alec-V-Tread.jpg)
![SGDC 2024.06.11 Zachary W](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SGDC-2024.06.11-Zachary-W.jpg)
June 11, 2024, Suffolk General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 57/35
Disposition: Dismissed
![VBGDC 2024.06.12 Jarvis T](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBGDC-2024.06.12-Jarvis-T.jpg)
June 12, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Speeding at 47/25 in a School Zone
Disposition: Reduced to Defective Equipment, Non-Moving Violation
![HGDC 2024.06.12 Alijah S](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/HGDC-2024.06.12-Alijah-S.jpg)
June 12, 2024, Hampton General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 85/60
Disposition: Reduced to Speeding at 19 Over, Infraction
![CGDC 2024.06.13 David T](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CGDC-2024.06.13-David-T.jpg)
June 13, 2024, Chesapeake General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 88/60
Disposition: Reduced to Improper Driving, Infraction
![CGDC 2024.06.13 Song T RD](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CGDC-2024.06.13-Song-T-RD.jpg)
June 13, 2024, Chesapeake General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 89/60
Disposition: Reduced to Improper Driving, Infraction
This client also had his Capias (Failure to Appear) charge dismissed. See below.
![CGDC 2024.06.13 Song T Capias](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CGDC-2024.06.13-Song-T-Capias.jpg)
![CGDC 2024.06.13 Christopher S](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CGDC-2024.06.13-Christopher-S.jpg)
June 13, 2024, Chesapeake General District Court
Charge: Aggressive Driving
Disposition: Reduced to Improper Driving, Infraction
![SGDC 2024.06.21 Ardavan G](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SGDC-2024.06.21-Ardavan-G.jpg)
June 21, 2024, Suffolk General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 94/60
Disposition: Reduced to Speeding at 14 Over, Infraction
![HGDC 2024.06.24 Shaniqua D](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/HGDC-2024.06.24-Shaniqua-D.jpg)
June 24, 2024, Hampton General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 84/60
Disposition: Reduced to Speeding at 9 Over, Infraction
![HGDC 2024.06.24 Melvin S](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/HGDC-2024.06.24-Melvin-S.jpg)
June 24, 2024, Hampton General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 90/60
Disposition: Reduced to Speeding at 20 Over, Infraction
![VBGDC 2024.06.24 David P DUS](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBGDC-2024.06.24-David-P-DUS.jpg)
June 24, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Driving on a Suspended License
Disposition: Dismissed
This client also had his charge for Speeding at 70/45 dismissed. See below.
![VBGDC 2024.06.24 David P](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBGDC-2024.06.24-David-P.jpg)
![SGDC 2024.06.25 Armani H](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SGDC-2024.06.25-Armani-H-1.jpg)
June 25, 2024, Suffolk General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 86/60
Disposition: Reduced to Speeding at 9 Over, Infraction
![VBGDC 2024.06.25 Quinn V](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBGDC-2024.06.25-Quinn-V-1.jpg)
June 25, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Failure to Appear
Disposition: Dismissed
![VBGDC 2024.06.26 Mia J RD](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBGDC-2024.06.26-Mia-J-RD-1.jpg)
June 26, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Misdemeanor charge for a Fallen Load Endangering Travel
Disposition: Dismissed
This client also had her charges for Failure to Appear and Expired Registration dismissed. See below.
![VBGDC 2024.06.26 Mia J FTA](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBGDC-2024.06.26-Mia-J-FTA-1.jpg)
Failure to Appear
![VBGDC 2024.06.26 Mia J Exp Reg](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBGDC-2024.06.26-Mia-J-Exp-Reg-1.jpg)
Expired Registration
![HGDC 2024.06.26 Laura G DUS](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/HGDC-2024.06.26-Laura-G-DUS.jpg)
June 26, 2024, Hampton General District Court
Charge: Driving On a Suspended License
Disposition: Dismissed
This client also had her charges for Expired Registration and No Inspection Dismissed. See below.
![HGDC 2024.06.26 Laura G Exp Reg](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/HGDC-2024.06.26-Laura-G-Exp-Reg-1.jpg)
Expired Registration
![HGDC 2024.06.26 Laura G no insp](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/HGDC-2024.06.26-Laura-G-no-insp.jpg)
No Inspection
![VBCC 2024.06.27 Hector C](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBCC-2024.06.27-Hector-C.jpg)
June 27, 2024, Virginia Beach Circuit Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 91/55
Disposition: Reduced to Speeding at 19 Over, Infraction
![VBGDC 2024.06.27 Joshua L](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBGDC-2024.06.27-Joshua-L.jpg)
June 27, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 104/55
Disposition: Guilty, but Only 2 Days of Jail (Misdemeanor time served half time) and No License Suspension
![VBGDC 2024.06.27 Angel Q](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBGDC-2024.06.27-Angel-Q.jpg)
June 27, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 80/35
Disposition: Dismissed
![VBGDC 2024.06.27 Stephon R](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBGDC-2024.06.27-Stephon-R.jpg)
June 27, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for Failure to Yield to an Emergency Vehicle
Disposition: Dismissed
![CGDC 2024.06.27 Trent F](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CGDC-2024.06.27-Trent-F.jpg)
June 27, 2024, Chesapeake General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 92/60
Disposition: Reduced to Improper Driving, Infraction
![CGDC 2024.06.27 Abdulaziz E](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CGDC-2024.06.27-Abdulaziz-E.jpg)
June 27, 2024, Chesapeake General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 96/60
Disposition: Reduced to Improper Driving, Infraction
![VBGDC 2024.06.28 Emily S](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBGDC-2024.06.28-Emily-S.jpg)
June 28, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 45/25
Disposition: Dismissed
![VBGDC 2024.06.28 Gina M](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBGDC-2024.06.28-Gina-M.jpg)
June 28, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 57/35
Disposition: Dismissed
![VBGDC 2024.06.28 Jarmel B](https://peterlouielaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VBGDC-2024.06.28-Jarmel-B.jpg)
June 28, 2024, Virginia Beach General District Court
Charge: Reckless Driving for 100/55
Disposition: Guilty, but Only 3 Days of Jail (Misdemeanor time served half time) and No License Suspension