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answered on Aug 9, 2017

Very low chance of jail time. However, if it is charged as Reckless Driving you will be found guilty of a misdemeanor and may lose your license for up to six months. At that speed, you may be eligible to get it reduced to a traffic infraction in Fairfax. Give me a call at 703-352-9044. I am very... View More

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answered on Aug 2, 2017

The answer is there is a strong possibility of a license suspension with the new charge. But the main issue is that you are on probation for the DUI, and there is suspended jail time hanging over your head for that offense if you get convicted on the Reckless Driving charge. You may be served... View More

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answered on Jul 31, 2017

Yes, you should get a lawyer for both pending cases. They are charged as Class 1 misdemeanors and may result in jail time of up to one year and/or a fine of up to $2,500. Also, your license may be additionally suspended by the court hearing the cases. If you can pay your fines and get the... View More

For Virginia Workers Compensation, discovery usually entails evidence about the accident and injury, video surveillance of the accident and your post-injury activities, company policies, safety violations, preexisting conditions, job search information if released to light duty, etc. Do NOT respond... View More

Your question is best addressed by an experienced traffic violations attorney in the area where the ticket was issued. If VA is like NY, your past driving record will be important, so you should be prepared to disclose your driving record to the VA attorney(s) you consult with. (You can get a copy... View More

If you just got the ticket today, it might take a couple of days before it appears updated on the website for prepayment.

In a many jurisdictions if you appear for court with proof that you have gotten the vehicle's inspection up to date, the judge often will dismiss the ticket. You... View More

Your friend needs to discuss this with the best traffic ticket lawyer he can find, to try to resolve the ticket without going to court and without having a criminal conviction on his record that might put him in greater danger of deportation. He should try to get it resolved as a traffic, not... View More

Suspension depends on points total on your license. Reckless you will be if you don't get a lawyer for a reckless charge. Definitely the best course is to get a lawyer.

The fine and punishment is dependent upon what code section you were charged under. If you have a valid drivers license but did not have it on your person that is much different then if you were charged with Driving on a Suspended License. You should contact an experienced criminal law attorney... View More

You may want to get a certified copy of the records from the court. If they show simple speeding (not reckless), you may be able to provide that to DMV to have them correct their records. Talk with a VA traffic attorney if you can't make any headway on your own.

If you found a reckless driving conviction from 2006 in Virginia, it's likely there is nothing you can do at this point. If, for some reason, you believe you never received a ticket from this incident or there is a possibility of mistaken identity or identity theft, there is a slight... View More

You should go to court on the date and time you were summonsed. It is possible the ticket has not been processed into the system yet. If you do not appear, you will not be able to fight the ticket. If you show up and it is not called, then you can speak to the clerk to find out what is going on.

There are three factors here: the lawyer's knowledge of the local court and prosecutor, the client's driving history or criminal record, and the specific facts of the case. A lawyer who is familiar with the usual outcomes in a certain court could help reduce a severe charge. A client... View More

From Virginia Code section 33.2-802 - "Any person convicted of a violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and a fine of not less than $250 or more than $2,500, either or both. In lieu of the imposition of confinement in... View More

Virginia Code 46.2-835 says: "Notwithstanding the provisions of § 46.2-833, except where a traffic control device is placed prohibiting turns on steady red, vehicular traffic facing a steady red circular signal, after coming to a full stop, may cautiously enter the intersection and make a... View More

I would be curious to know what you were charged with on the summons before making a call on your case. Consider contacting a traffic attorney familiar with the county/city where you received the charge to look at the ticket and review the facts of your case. Good luck to you.

If you are the person operating the vehicle and you were the person found guilty of the violation, then traffic violations would go on your DMV record. If you have questions or concerns, you should consult with an attorney in your local jurisdiction to discuss your case and any potential defenses... View More

Of course you still owe them. Even if you don't have the car, they have your ID information from the DMV. If you don't pay them, your license could eventually be suspended and/or your taxes or wages could be garnished to pay for your unpaid fines and costs. Best to confront the problem... View More

You'll have to contact Virginia DMV and have them look up any record you may have. Contact options are listed at dmv.virginia.gov.

Improper U-turn is a 3 demerit point violation that the DMV assesses against your driver's license point balance. The fact that the Officer/Deputy/Trooper wrote the wrong code section on the ticket may be useful if no one notices the incorrect code section and the Officer/Deputy/Trooper,... View More