by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Feb 25, 2014 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
Wet reckless is the term used by Virginia traffic defense attorneys when a defendant is found guilty of reckless driving where alcohol is involved. This happens most where a defendant is charged with a DUI, but in the final disposition (either by plea agreement or...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jan 21, 2014 | Criminal Law
Recently a friend of mine, a young lady, was pulled over by a male police officer in Virginia Beach. She noticed she was being followed by an officer and was eventually stopped for “weaving” as she drove, which she adamantly denies. She blew into the...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Nov 7, 2013 | Criminal Law
I recently had a client whose possession of marijuana charge (under VA Code § 18.2-250.1) was dismissed because the police officer failed to prove that my client was aware of the presence and character of the substance, marijuana, located in the center console of the...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Nov 1, 2013 | Criminal Law
Imagine being wrongfully convicted of a crime you did not commit and then wasting away in jail for 27 years of your life. Then imagine being released from jail but placed on a sex offender registry, being unable to find employment and unable to vote. This...
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...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Jan 4, 2013 | Case Results, Criminal Law, Traffic Law
Recent Case Results for those Charged with Reckless Driving: A SAMPLE OF OUR RECENT RECKLESS DRIVING DEFENSE OF THOSE CHARGED WITH RECKLESS DRIVING*: *DISCLAIMER – EACH CASE IS UNIQUE AND CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. CASE RESULTS DO...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | May 1, 2012 | Criminal Law, Traffic Law
As of July 1, 2012, everyone convicted of DUI in Virginia will need to install an ignition interlock device on their vehicle in order to receive a restricted license. This expensive machine allows you to drive only after blowing into it. Currently, first time...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Mar 2, 2012 | Case Results, Criminal Law, Traffic Law
Traffic Case Results: A SAMPLE OF OUR RECENT TRAFFIC DEFENSE CASES*: *DISCLAIMER – EACH CASE IS UNIQUE AND CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE...
