by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Apr 13, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash If you are convicted of reckless driving in the General District Court, you have ten calendar days from your conviction date to note an appeal. It does not matter if you missed your hearing and were tried in your absence or...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Apr 11, 2013 | Traffic Law
Many people charged with reckless driving in Virginia are surprised to find out that a law enforcement officer can base a driver’s speed by following the target vehicle in their law enforcement vehicle. This is called a pace. Usually, a driver’s reckless...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Apr 8, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Cristofer Maximilian on Unsplash You can get a reckless driving conviction for “driving two abreast in a single lane.” This is a Class 1 misdemeanor criminal offense in Virginia. The maximum punishment can include up to 12 months...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Apr 5, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash If you are convicted of reckless driving, a criminal misdemeanor charge in Virginia, the associated fines can range depending on how harsh the judge wants to be. Under the Virginia Code, reckless driving is a class 1 misdemeanor,...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Apr 3, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Niamat Ullah on Unsplash A Waynesboro police officer, Officer Shamica R. Spears, has been charged with reckless driving after being involved in a car accident with a 71 year old woman. Officer Spears, 27, is charged with misdemeanor reckless driving according...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Apr 1, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash Having your vehicle’s speedometer calibrated may be helpful when you are defending against a reckless driving charge or a speeding charge. It is particularly helpful evidence to submit to a judge if you wish to testify that you...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Mar 30, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Carles Rabada on Unsplash Reckless driving is a jailable offense in Virginia. There are a number of ways to get a reckless driving charge and the likelihood of jail will depend on the conduct alleged in each particular case. In most cases, the maximum amount...
by Peter J. Louie, Esq. | Mar 27, 2013 | Traffic Law
Photo by Hunters Race on Unsplash The answer is YES! You do need an attorney to defend against a reckless driving charge. A reckless driving charge is not just a glorified traffic infraction, it is a criminal misdemeanor charge. In Virginia, traffic laws...
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...
