by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Mar 20, 2013 | Limited Government
Photo by Anthony Garand on Unsplash Some of my friends are big on human rights and individual liberties. Others more theologically inclined point to the fact that man is made in the image of God, and hence, they prefer to use the language of human dignity and worth...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Mar 20, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Erik Mclean on Unsplash If you have seen the signs on the Virginia border, you know that radar detectors are illegal in Virginia. Va. Code § 46.2-1079 explains: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle on the highways of the...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Mar 18, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Marcelo Cidrack on Unsplash A driver that passes a school bus can be charged with reckless driving under Va. Code § 46.2-859. Reckless driving is a class 1 misdemeanor. This means a disposition could include a potential fine of up to $2,500, and a potential...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Mar 15, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Ryan Porter on Unsplash A better question is, should I text while driving in Virginia? Texting while driving in Virginia is a secondary offense codified in Va Code § 46.2-1078.1. It states: A. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Mar 8, 2013 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
Guest post by Attorney Andrew Flusche. If you’re charged with DWI in Spotsylvania, you really need to be thinking about whether or not to hire a lawyer. That applies to any DWI in Virginia, whether you’re charged in the Virginia Beach area, where my friend...
