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But the court fines have not yet been paid, wouldn't that be the reason for the current suspended license?
answered on Oct 14, 2013
Before you can begin driving again, you need to make sure you comply with ASAP, any ignition interlock conditions, pay the fines & court costs and of course comply with any DMV conditions.
Construction site, trespass, hot-wire, equipment, joyride
answered on Apr 16, 2011
No. If you were charged under the local code and then convicted, the locality not the state collects the fine.
I bought the car ACURA ZDX 2010 just 10 min before was stoped by police. And car has Daytime Running Lights. Do I have a chance in court or should just pay a fee?
answered on Apr 16, 2011
Ownership is irrelevant. Motor Vehicle code violations in 46.2-1000 et set are equipment violations and carry no demerit points
. Such a conviction should neither negatively affect your driving record nor your automobile insurance policy.
answered on Apr 16, 2011
Sounds like "unapproved equipment" - Va Code 46.2-1002 prohibits the use of unapproved equipment.
answered on Apr 16, 2011
Motion to Continue. The "standard" for such a Motion is based on "good cause" - Retain counsel if you are uncomfortable with making such a motion.
answered on Apr 16, 2011
ARE YOU SERIOUS? Absolutely! The arrest alone for the new drug charge can be a probation violation. Additionally, you can go to jail on the drug charge with little to no defense.
What could happen with this a failure to appear that i didnt know about honestly i changed addy and phone number, never knew anything bout the court date i am 7 months pregnant i spent a full 28 hours in jail and was bonded out, what is most likely to happen.
answered on Apr 16, 2011
Failure to Appear is a jailable offense but requires evidence of a WILLFUL FAILURE TO APPEAR. Retain an attorney immediately.
answered on Apr 16, 2011
Yes, but only if there is NO ENDANGERMENT. In some circumstances, the elude can be a FELONY.
§ 46.2-817. Disregarding signal by law-enforcement officer to stop; eluding police; penalties.
A. Any person who, having received a visible or audible signal from any law-enforcement officer... View More 
answered on Apr 16, 2011
In some cases, the court has the authority to take your case under advisement and upon terms actually dismiss the allegation before the court. Hire a CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY to assist you with this case.
answered on Apr 16, 2011
Any of the Department of Corrections [DOC] programs for alternative sentencing would require an evaluation by DOC. To be sure, you should contact DOC.
answered on Apr 16, 2011
Charged or Convicted? If the case is in the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court then the record will be hard for employers to obtain. Convictions cannot be expunged. Retain an attorney before it is too late.
Nephew received ticket in accident; requested an extension but instead received warrant for failure to appear on Fri. Does he need to appear in court for this? Does he need a lawyer? Can we take care of this w/o him being present?
answered on Apr 7, 2011
If convicted, the statute requires a 10 day mandatory minimum term of incarceration UNLESS the driving at issue meets the emergency definition.
answered on Apr 7, 2011
If you fail to pay the fine + court cost on time, then your privilege to drive will addionally be suspended for fail to pay fine/costs. Both suspensions will run consequtively or back to back or one suspension after another.
answered on Apr 7, 2011
Failure to Appear and Driving on a Suspended License are jailable offenses. Was the Fail to Appear willful? Does your son have prior convictions for fail to appear. Does your son have prior offenses for driving on a suspended license? Various factors will determine whether a court orders your son... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2011
Only Probable Cause is required for a Virginia Uniform Summons to be issued. You may have a defense. You need an attorney, especially if you were charged with Reckless Driving-Passing a School Bus.
How many points does a driver recieve on his License on commiting a 46.2-825? Is it a 2 point or 3 point violation? What can one do to reduce the points?
answered on Apr 7, 2011
It is either a 3 or 4 point violation in Virginia. Check the Virginia DMV to be certain. Virginia DMV has 3 point categories; 3 points, 4 points, and 6 points.
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