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...