Hard to say - depends on the nature of your past ticket(s) and the jurisdiction. Some judges have a "magic number" for speed when they start considering jail time as part of the punishment, and I've seen judges whose number is 90.

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Depending on your previous record, including whether you've already been given the opportunity to have a ticket dismissed, you may indeed be able to request a reduction or dismissal from the court. You may need to attend traffic school. Consider consulting with a traffic attorney local to... View More

Unless the officer was able to get your plate number, how would he identify you to issue the ticket? Sometimes, a police officer will briefly turn on his flashers to warn someone to slow down. Perhaps that is what happened. If he had wanted to stop you, he would have.

It depends what has actually happened. The driver could be charged with simple speeding, but high speeds could lead to a reckless driving ticket (a Class 1 misdemeanor and therefore a criminal charge). Driving on a suspended license outside of restrictions is another misdemeanor. I would wager... View More

Hard to say without seeing the actual intersection and road. The applicable law (http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter8/section46.2-859/) says you shall stop if approaching the bus from any direction, but it is correct to say there are instances when you don't have to, such as... View More

Seems doubtful based on your brief description of the facts, but it's impossible to say without knowing what you were charged with, finding out what the officer(s) would say, and having a better idea of the whole of the case. Consider speaking with a criminal defense attorney in your area.... View More

Because your question depends on the specific facts of your ticket (the intersection, your speed, outside factors), we really can't give a solid, general response to your question on a website like this. You can either take pictures of the area and explain your situation to the judge, or,... View More

You can view how points correspond to offenses at the Virginia DMV website here: http://www.dmv.state.va.us/drivers/#points_you.asp. A quick review didn't show a point value for general failing to yield to a pedestrian, but I am not sure that list is comprehensive. Contact DMV directly to... View More

This involves an administrative suspension of your driving privileges (license) upon being arrested for a DUI. The fact that you were later found not guilty of the DUI has no impact on the original 7 day suspension.

There's not really a grace period, but if it is less than 5 days away, that should be a sufficient reason to ask the court for a continuance. If court has already come and gone, you would have 10 days to appeal any conviction to the circuit court. Consider consulting with a traffic attorney... View More

Yes, the first offense is a Class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500, but no jail time. Yes, if you get a second offense, you could face a punishment of a fine up to $1000 and/or a jail sentence of up to six months. Is it likely to lead to jail time? Usually not, but it depends on... View More

It depends - was it a simple misspelling, or is it a case of mistaken identity? Either way, almost any drug charge has the potential of a jail sentence. If you haven't hired or been appointed a defense attorney yet, do so quickly and review the facts with him/her. Good luck.

Hello again! Unfortunately, having an object hanging from your mirror is in fact unlawful in Virginia. See VA Code 46.2-1054, Suspension of Objects: http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter10/section46.2-1054/. Because the officer appears to have initiated a lawful stop due to the... View More

Yes, it's possible - you can be charged with a seatbelt violation for a minor, or you could have been pulled over for some other legitimate reason and then only receive the seatbelt ticket.

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I don't think it's illegal, but you may have a good excuse for not showing due to the quick turnaround. If you're reading this now, it may be too late, but go to court if at all possible, and if you need more time and want an attorney, request a continuance. If you don't show,... View More

Sure, that doesn't affect whether he can give you a ticket. You were coherent enough to understand what was going on - you have the ticket and you remember what he said. Go to court as summonsed. You may want to consider consulting with a local traffic attorney to help protect your driving... View More

It's certainly possible. It's also possible the judge will ask you under oath if you have had any new tickets, in which case you will have to say yes. If you previously had an attorney on the reckless charge, ask him/her what the likely outcome in your jurisdiction will be. Good luck.

Immediately hire a Criminal Defense lawyer to represent you in this matter, as you may face extreme prejudice otherwise.

No, vehicles need the proper plates and either insurance or a payment of the uninsured vehicle fee to be legally operated on the roads. Best to get a trailer or have it towed.

A third offense carries a mandatory 10-day sentence. You can read the code at this link: http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter3/section46.2-301/. There may be some legal maneuvering that an attorney could manage if he/she is familiar with the jurisdiction to help avoid that time,... View More