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...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | May 30, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Zé Ferrari Careto on Unsplash For those charged with reckless driving by speed or speeding in Virginia, it may be advisable for you to get your vehicle’s speedometer calibrated so that you can show the court that your speedometer is defective. If your...
