by Braden Carroll, Esq. | Aug 13, 2021 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
If you have been charged with Reckless Driving in Virginia, you probably now know that Virginia takes reckless driving incredibly seriously, making this charge a Class 1 Misdemeanor that carries possible penalties of up to 1 year in jail, up to a $2,500 fine, up to 6...
by Braden Carroll, Esq. | Jul 12, 2021 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
Judges may now grant restricted licenses to those convicted of first offense Refusal charges under Virginia Code § 18.2-268.3(E). This new update is a welcome change to a law that had previously left many Virginians without a way to get to work after a Refusal...
by Braden Carroll, Esq. | Jul 2, 2021 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
This upcoming 4th of July weekend, you should expect to see a large police presence as DUI/DWI laws are strictly enforced. As COVID-19 restrictions are lifting, the Virginia Beach area should see a large amount of motor and pedestrian traffic for the holiday weekend....
by Braden Carroll, Esq. | Jul 1, 2021 | Traffic Law
As of July 1, 2021, there are several new traffic law amendments that greatly widen legal protections for drivers in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Up until now, police officers in Virginia routinely used “equipment violations” to justify traffic stops for Driving...
by Braden Carroll, Esq. | Jan 23, 2021 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
(Previously Attorney Louie discussed that just because an accident happened, that should not automatically mean that the driver involved was driving recklessly. Here, Attorney Carroll discusses the mens rea required for reckless driving generally in Virginia.) Cady v....
