by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | May 13, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Pickawood on Unsplash In Virginia, you may not prepay a reckless driving ticket. Actually, calling that yellow carbon paper form you received a “driving ticket” understates the matter. The Virginia Uniform Summons form is what law enforcement...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | May 11, 2013 | Traffic Law
In Virginia, a reckless driving charge is considered a criminal misdemeanor charge. At the time of your stop, a law enforcement officer will make you sign a summons promising that you will appear in court. If you do not appear in court on the date of your trial, a...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | May 7, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Bryan P.M on Unsplash If you were charged with reckless driving in Virginia, I may be able to get your charge reduced to improper driving. Improper driving is defined in the code under Virginia Code § 46.2-869. “Notwithstanding the foregoing...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | May 2, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash Legal terminology needs to be precise. I prefer to get my client’s charge dismissed, instead of getting the charge null prossed. What is the difference? A dismissal is a formal ending of a case where the court finds that...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Apr 30, 2013 | Family Law
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Norfolk’s Circuit Court has become known for its high volume of divorces. In recent years, there have been more divorces filed in Norfolk than the rest of the courts in South Hampton Roads combined. This is mainly because...
