by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jul 3, 2025 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
Photo by Aleix Ventayol on Unsplash New Virginia Traffic Laws Starting July 1, 2025 Virginia has several new law changes that took effect on July 1st that drivers across Virginia should be aware of. These laws include updates to Virginia’s seat belt law, the...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jul 3, 2025 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
Photo by Erik Witsoe on Unsplash Pre-Conviction Ignition Interlock Is Now Allowed The law concerning ignition interlock for DUI convictions in Virginia has changed to allow an ignition interlock system to be installed prior to conviction and credit given for any time...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jul 3, 2025 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
Dismissal of No License or Suspended License Charges for Proof of Compliance with Law Effective July 1, 2025, Virginia law allows judges to dismiss charges of driving without a license and driving under a suspended license if the defendant proves they have complied...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jul 3, 2025 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
Exhibition Driving is Now Classified as Reckless Driving As of July 1, 2025, the law concerning reckless driving has expanded significantly to include exhibition driving. This includes activities such as spinning the wheels, doing donuts, or drag racing. Impeding...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jul 3, 2025 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
Photo by Darwin Vegher on Unsplash New Penalties for Knowingly Authorizing an Unauthorized Minor to Drive As of July 1, 2025, new penalties are in place for persons who allow unqualified individuals such as minors to operate a motor vehicle. The updated language in §...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jul 3, 2025 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
Photo by Scott Webb on Unsplash Elevated Penalties when Injury or Death Results from Failing to Stop for a Pedestrian As of July 1, 2025, a change to the Virginia code section concerning failure to stop for a pedestrian at a crosswalk makes it a class 1 criminal...
by Braden Carroll, Esq. | Feb 24, 2025 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
Photo by Hunters Race on Unsplash When facing legal challenges – whether it’s a traffic violation or criminal charge – finding the right attorney to represent you is crucial. Choosing the right lawyer can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. We...
by Braden Carroll, Esq. | Aug 13, 2021 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
Photo by Jp Valery on Unsplash If you have been charged with Reckless Driving in Virginia, you probably now know that Virginia takes reckless driving incredibly seriously, making this charge a Class 1 Misdemeanor that carries possible penalties of up to 1 year in...
by Braden Carroll, Esq. | Jul 12, 2021 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
Photo by Matthew Henry on Unsplash Judges may now grant restricted licenses to those convicted of first offense Refusal charges under Virginia Code § 18.2-268.3(E). This new update is a welcome change to a law that had previously left many Virginians without a way to...
by Braden Carroll, Esq. | Jul 2, 2021 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
Photo by Adam Wilson on Unsplash Getting stopped for a DUI is all too common on holiday weekends. This upcoming 4th of July weekend, you should expect to see a large police presence as DUI/DWI laws are strictly enforced. As COVID-19 restrictions are lifting, the...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jun 22, 2021 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
Recently, the Virginia State Police have taken to Twitter to show that they are enforcing traffic laws in the Hampton Roads area. They recently tweeted a snippet of a traffic summons for a driver in Norfolk charged with reckless driving by speed at 131 mph in a 55 mph...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Apr 21, 2021 | Criminal Law, Limited Government, Traffic Law
When I first started doing criminal defense work a decade ago, family and friends would wonder how I could with a clear conscience defend guilty people. How is that standing up for justice? Although I do defend some guilty people, I would rephrase the question to,...
