by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jun 5, 2020 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
On July 1, 2020, Virginia changed some of the laws for reckless driving, DUI, and other traffic law violations. As of July 1, 2020 these Virginia laws changed: Reckless Driving Threshold Increased to Driving Above 85 mph – It will still be reckless driving by...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jun 5, 2020 | Criminal Law
Starting July 1, 2020, Virginia will allow deferred dispositions for those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or an intellectual disability if it is shown by clear and convincing evidence this caused the criminal conduct. Virginia will soon allow deferred...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | May 24, 2020 | Traffic Law
Broader “Any Purpose” Restricted License Option Available for Those Convicted of DUI Starting July 1, 2020 If you have been charged with a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in a General District Court in Virginia, Virginia’s law on restricted...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | May 22, 2020 | Traffic Law
Photo by Grant Durr on Unsplash As of July 1, 2020, Virginia law will not require mandatory jail time for a 3rd or subsequent Driving Under a Suspended License offense. This means that for all “Driving Under a Suspended License” convictions, jail time will...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | May 21, 2020 | Traffic Law
Photo by Ludovic Charlet on Unsplash After his fifth year of sponsoring a bill, Sen. David Suetterlein of Roanoke County was successful in increasing Virginia’s reckless driving by speed threshold to driving above 85 mph, instead of above 80 mph. (On a side...
