by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jul 10, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Erik Mclean on Unsplash Under Virginia Code § 19.2-294.1, it states that you can not be convicted for BOTH 1) reckless driving under § 46.2-852 (which is the “general” reckless driving statute for driving at a speed or manner so as...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jul 3, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by anja. on Unsplash Reckless driving charges in Virginia can come in fourteen different forms. Recently, I had a client summoned to appear court in Virginia Beach on a reckless driving charge for having an obstructed view under Virginia Code § 46.2-855. That...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jun 27, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Clay LeConey on Unsplash Hydroplaning is neither reckless driving nor improper driving! Recently in the news it was reported that a car hydroplaned into the police cruiser of a state trooper in Newport News while travelling on Interstate 64. The driver of the...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jun 21, 2013 | Traffic Law
I represented a driver charged with reckless driving after he passed out from syncope (fainting) and drove his car into a tree. The medics arrived and noticed that he had low blood pressure and was dehydrated. In cases where there is a sudden illness or...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jun 15, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Nadeena Granville on Unsplash Can I get my court date moved for my reckless driving charge in Virginia? Yes. In Virginia, either an attorney or a defendant may make a continuance request. “Motions to continue” are heard in person at the beginning...
