Normally yes. If the officer wants to have you plead to a non-moving like a cracked light go for it.Contact an attorney who handles citations in your county.

In Virginia a third or subsequent offense of driving on a suspended or revoked license triggers mandatory jail time of at least 10 days.

Your fine would be based on the speed for which you were convicted. Therefore, if the judge found you guilty of 54/45 then that would be the basis for your fine.

You do not need the actual traffic ticket. The Court will have all your information. The traffic ticket is meant to give you notice of the charges you are facing and when you are scheduled to appear in court.

Regardless of your age, anyone charged with a criminal offense may retain an attorney. Depending on whether you at charged with an offense that carries a potential jail sentence, you might qualify for court appointed counsel. You should speak with a criminal/traffic attorney in your local area;... View More

Probably not, as the officer can testify as to where it was, even if he put the wrong street on the written ticket. Of course, he may make a mistake when testifying that could be used to your advantage. Talk to a local traffic attorney.

I see you are asking from Missouri but posted in... View More

You should be prepared to attend the court hearing with proof of dealer status and a paper trail showing it was a trade-in. You may want to talk with a traffic attorney - many of us do free, quick consultations on traffic cases. Good luck!

Reckless driving is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia punishable by up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine up to $2500. Whatever defenses you have or punishment you may receive for a conviction would depend on the facts and circumstances of your individual case. You should consult with an attorney... View More

Your question is not clear. If you were charged and are facing trial in a jurisdiction different than the one where the offense occurred, then you might have some defense on that basis. You should consult with an attorney in your local jurisdiction to discuss the facts and circumstances of your... View More

The severity of the ticket depends on what Virginia Code violation was charged. There are some right-of-way charges that are misdemeanors (criminal) and some that are mere traffic infractions. Either way, it will show on your DMV record if convicted.

The fact the other person was speeding... View More

Hard to say without seeing the paperwork. However, a charge can be amended in court by the officer or prosecutor, so it is unlikely you will beat it on a technicality. Talk to a traffic attorney in the city/county where you got the ticket - many of them will do free consultations on traffic cases.

It sounds like he was charged with reckless driving, but it's impossible to say for sure without reviewing the paperwork. It's likely he has a court date listed on the ticket. Call a traffic attorney in the county/city where he was pulled over for further guidance - many give free... View More

If you have already been found guilty of the ticket, and the appeal time frame of 10 days has passed, then no - there is really no viable option to change something that old. You can talk with a traffic or criminal defense attorney in your area, but I find it highly unlikely that there will be a... View More

Like most legal issues, the answer is "it depends." You cannot receive jail time from "simple speeding," but a reckless driving charge (and there are different types of reckless driving) can land you in jail, especially if you have multiple tickets. Talk with a traffic... View More

It depends to some extent on the jurisdiction where you received the traffic offense. If you have a perfect driving record, an attorney may be able to talk to the prosecutor and/or police officer to see if your charged can be reduced. Depending on what the traffic offense is, the judge may even... View More

You could technically be facing jail time since a Class 2 misdemeanor *can* result in the following: confinement in jail for not more than six months and a fine of not more than $1,000, either or both. See Code s. 18.2-11(b). If you have a pretty good record, I would say it is highly unlikely... View More

More details are needed. While this type of charge is usually restricted to the driver, it is possible that either by error or some specifics in VA law that an occupant could also be charged. You always have the option to challenge the ticket in court (of course the adjudication will occur in New... View More

You are going to the police to tell them he is a road rage issue --perhaps tell them you don't want to press charges,but what he did isn't good.

That being said, twro wrongs don't make a passing on the right, so don't do it!

Yes they may. You may or may not want to plead not guilty depending on the facts and circumstances. If there are points you will want to get a consult from an attorney who handles tickets in the county where it happened.

You should consult with an attorney in your local jurisdiction who regularly practices in traffic court to discuss the specific facts and circumstances of your particular case. There are several potential defenses related to the charge of hit and run. An experienced traffic attorney can advise... View More