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states no brake light (which is working) and scraps inspections. Never gives ticket for original stopping purpose LEGAL OR ILLEGAL?
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answered on Oct 15, 2018
Hard to say based on these facts. You don't need much to pull over a vehicle, just reasonable suspicion the operator has violated any state law.
currently on probation for 5 yrs for dwi and suspended license, Would I have to go to jail?
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answered on Oct 15, 2018
Not enough details but the short answer here is that jail time is possible. If you have a suspended jail sentence for your prior charges then you could potentially face jail time for violating the terms of your suspended sentence. In addition, I am assuming they charged you with reckless driving... View More 
have nothing to do with the speeding ticket i recieved. I tried to ask for the reason i was paying fines that i was never charged with and is irrelevant to my speeding ticket. They said cause they had. Which is not a reason what so ever. Reason for ticket was for charges against in court was for a... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2018
If you got a speeding ticket then you would normally pay the fine (determined by the judge or by a prepaid formula if you prepaid it) plus court costs. The court costs on a speeding ticket are usually about $61-66 in most jurisdictions but if your original charge was reckless driving by speed then... View More
My son is 19yrs old, does NOT have a driver's license, is he legally allowed to drive our vehicle w/"farm use" tags 9 miles up the road to pick up goat feed?
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answered on Oct 15, 2018
Virginia code 46.2-300 (Driving without a valid license) does have exemptions:
https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter3/section46.2-300/
Read that as it will govern whether the exemptions apply. And if your son HAD a license but it is suspended then that is a... View More
I didn't know what it would do to my criminal record and I had no guidance as this is my first speeding ticket. I would like to still state my case in court because I do not want a misdemeanor on my record or points on my license. Please help any way possible.
answered on May 31, 2018
As long as your trial date has not passed, I would suggest that you show up with an attorney and request that the conviction be vacated and you be allowed to present evidence in support of either reducing the charge to a non-criminal charge or having it dismissed altogether. Most judges would... View More
answered on May 21, 2018
I recommend you hire an expereince traffic/criminal defense attorney. You are facing a reckless driving charge based on excessive speed (anything 20+ moh over the limit is reckless driving. This charge carries a potential punishment of up to 12 months in jail and a fine of up to $2500. If a... View More
class 2 misdemeanor but i am a minor and this is my first offence so what are thew chances o me being jailed or fined and if so how long and/or how long
answered on May 10, 2018
You should contact an attorney as soon as possible. An attorney would be able to assist you by getting all of the facts of your specific case and determining what bases there are to challenging the stop and search as well as any other possible defenses. After reviewing all of that information as... View More
The lady was flying and I don’t feel I was fully responsible. It was a brand new car and I pd cash 4 days prior and my insurance said I didn’t upgrade it from insurance I currently had, which didn’t include collision. I’m responsible for damages on my car. If she were going the speed limit,... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2018
Don't give statments until you talk to a lawyer.Call a member of the Va Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
If you failed to yield you can be given a ticket.
Generally as she was contributorily at fault you can argue to your company she should have a proportional... View More
20 year old son visiting 27 yr old son in Navy got a speeding ticket in Virginia Beach for 75 in 55. He, 20 year old with ticket, has Missouri license. Should he pay the fine or get a lawyer. Besides insurance increase and fine could he get anything else?
answered on Mar 20, 2018
Speed of 20 miles per houror more above the posted speed limit is Reckless Driving under Virginia law. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to 12 months in jail and fine of up to $2500. I would recommend that your son retain a local experienced criminal/traffic defense attorney. Many... View More
I was recently pulled over and charged with reckless driving by speed [calss 1 misdemeanor] in Fairfax, Virginia. I checked in the Virginia court website about my case details. All I can see is "Offense Date", which shows the date I was pulled over. The Arrest Date is empty. My question... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2018
Your specific question is best answered by an immigration attorney.
If i got a continuance for a speeding ticket will i still have a chance to prepay it before the new court date, if i decide to plead guilty for speeding in Virginia. Rappahannock county
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answered on Mar 7, 2018
Yes, you can still prepay the ticket before the new court date if the case is continued from the initial court date.
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answered on Mar 3, 2018
No, the court will treat the mistake as harmless error. The clerk of court may contact you by mail to confirm the court date. You should also call them or check the court case information system to confirm your date to appear.
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answered on Feb 27, 2018
Reckless Driving is a misdemeanor criminal charge and you may be facing jail time, high fines and loss of license. Contact an experienced traffic lawyer near you for a free consultation. They may be able to get the case dismissed or reduced to a traffic infraction. My office handles cases in... View More
A friend got a speeding ticket in 2005 in Madison county. A website that reports convictions says "83/55" and "guilty in absentia." Is this a matter that needs representation? Can she just call up Virginia a pay a fine, or can the matter still be pleaded down to an infraction... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2018
No, unfortunately in the General District Courts of Virginia you only have ten calendar days to post an appeal or up to 60 days to file a Motion for Reconsideration. The GDC courts generally destroy paper records after ten years. In my opinion, she has very little recourse after 13 years. She... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2018
You may be able to get the charge reduced to a non moving violation with no points, or deferred for dismissal with completion of a driver improvement course. Contact my office for a free consultation and I will advise what needs to be done. The office number is 703-352-9044.
I know my charge severity could be lowered by having my speedometer fixed, but I purchased a new car before the court date. I still have paperwork from having my speedometer calibrated, but it was never fixed before I purchased my new car.
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answered on Feb 14, 2018
The calibration can still be used as mitigating evidence of the speed to possibly get the case deferred for dismissal or reduced to a traffic infraction with minimal points and fine. Depends on the county where you are charged. Contact an experienced traffic lawyer to get a free consultation. You... View More
It was on the highway at midnight. No traffic. Clear weather. I plan on using a court appointed attorney as i can’t afford a private attorney
answered on Jan 20, 2018
A Reckless driving conviction will give you 6 points, a class 1 misdemeanor criminal record and very likely an insurance increase for the next 3-5 years. This is not something you want to deal with by yourself. Contact a local experienced traffic attorney to what it will cost to represent you.... View More
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They suspend it my license because i didn't pay for my... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2018
You would need to contact an attorney in Virginia to determine if you are eligible for expungement. The petition for expungement would need to be filed where the offense took place, not where you reside. I would suggest reposting the question with Virginia as the location.
When does my 1 year of good bahavor started, from the day of the offense or the day of conviction?. Also 11 and a half months after convicted I was pull over and got a court date for failure to stop/ move lane for emergency vehicle that was pull over. How would this affect my good bahavor ? What... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2018
Your 1 year of good behavior (to obey all laws) started on the day of conviction. If you get a conviction for the recent traffic violation, that is failure of obeying a law. Such a conviction could trigger the suspended sentence to be converted to active time or to register a conviction on the... View More
The date on my summons to appear in court is January 25th 2017. The officer apparently messed up on the date. When I check online my case is not in the court system. The date to appear in court is before the ticket was issued. How can I appear in court before I committed the infraction? What should... View More
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answered on Jan 8, 2018
Sometimes the ticket is given to the clerk right before the court date. You should consult with a lawyer who can help you get the charge possibly dismissed or reduced to a traffic infraction. It is charged as a Class 1 misdemeanor and you may face jail time, high fines, and loss of license. Not... View More
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