I was not in the car but I have to report to court?
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answered on Dec 23, 2021
Unless it's for allowing an unlicensed person to drive then no that's not right. Hire a lawyer to get it dismissed.
I waited until the lane was clear, the SUV was in right lane and merged when I’d entered left lane, hitting the front of my passenger side and sending me into the guardrail. I don’t understand how I could have been cited when I couldn’t have predicted that he would change lanes at an... View More 
answered on Dec 14, 2021
A Virginia attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for three weeks. This looks like a setting where you were merging onto a main road from the left. Without knowing additional details, the general rule in virtually all jurisdictions is that vehicles proceeding in the main road... View More
If I go to the DMV and update my license, will I receive further penalty due to my current speeding ticket having my address down as from another state? I have lived in VA past 60 days without updating, but it has not yet expired.
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answered on Sep 29, 2021
you shouldn't have any issues
My issue: I am living in VA, I have lived here for 2-3 years. I have a MO license, I got it there when I had turned 18. I had not updated it, as I was not aware I needed to. I have held it for 1 year while living in VA. Just recently, I got a speeding ticket for going 79/55. It was not reckless... View More
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answered on Sep 29, 2021
You most certainly have a duty to update your license. There are limited exceptions for military/students but the law generally is you must update it within 60 days of moving here. Hire a lawyer to get the case in Virginia reduced or dismissed. That will help with points. But definitely fix the... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2021
Yes. You have 10 days from the date of your conviction to appeal your case to the Circuit Court. You can hire an attorney to represent you on that new court date.
BUT he isn’t @ fault & we have to pay the medical bills
We don’t want that
Communication btwn lawyer & family is not working
What can we do
answered on Jul 10, 2021
If you have an attorney already, it would be best to schedule an appointment to discuss your concerns in person with them.
If you do not have one yet, I would recommend retaining someone experienced with personal injury.
My firm’s website also has helpful tips on what to do... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2021
No points are assessed by the Virginia DMV for a violation of 46.2-830.1.
I got caught doing 90 in a 70 in hopewell va. I am currently taking a driving class so I can take it to court is this Smart. I have +4 on my driving record and printed out my dmv record which has no tickets on it. I am also hiring a local lawyer to help me as well. I am freaking out I plan on... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2021
It is smart to do the driving school. At that speed, if you were to hire a local attorney, you would not need to appear in court (the attorney could go on your behalf). The charge is a criminal misdemeanor, so you should hire an attorney, or at least seek legal advice. I strongly believe that an... View More
How many day can I wait after getting speeding ticket? Am I gonna get extra charged?
answered on Jun 1, 2021
There should be information on your ticket which details when you can pay---I certainly assume that you can still pay now. That said, I would recommend that you contact a traffic ticket lawyer or 2 in the area/jurisdiction where the ticket was issued and find out whether or not they think you can... View More
I recently turned 18 and am about to graduate from high school with my associate's degree and a traditional high school diploma. I have received a speeding ticket for 59 mph in a 45-mph zone. The ticket says that it was due to a stationary radar. After doing some research on these radars, I... View More
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answered on May 29, 2021
Hire a lawyer to go to court for you they will know what to do. You look like you're getting bad information on the internet. Call someone who regularly practices in the court where your case is.
I received ticket for speeding and it is over 20 MPH. Officer told me that he marked it as a speeding not as a reckless driving. But still if you get ticket with over 20MPH it is going to be 6 points. I checked my driving record and it shows +3point. I don't understand how it shows +3 if I... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2021
The ticket will not impact your record until after court.
When you initially get a license you have a 0 point balance. You get positive points for every year you have a license. Your +3 could be because you haven't had a license long enough to get 5 positive points.
I got a speeding citation for driving 37 in a 25 MPH zone in Virginia. My only other ticket was in April 2019 and it was out of state (84 in 65 MPH zone). I did take a defensive driving class in June 2018 for a ticket dismissal.
In my circumstance, should I request the court/judge for a... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2021
If you took a driving class for a dismissal less than 5 years ago, many judges will not give you the option again. Speak with a traffic attorney in your specific jurisdiction to see if there is any extra info you can give that might help your chances of a reduction or dismissal.
The described charge is speeding 52 in 35, or is it just a speeding ticket then with the wrong Law section?
answered on Mar 25, 2021
Sounds like the officer may have accidentally filled in the wrong code section. As you likely noticed, 46.2-835 references turning right on a red light. Keep your court date as the judge is likely to allow the officer to verbally amend the error in open court. Contact a traffic attorney to look... View More
I live in Virginia and am buying a car from a state that did not require front license plates. There are no brackets or holes to mount a plate. Do I need to "alter" the car to accommodate a front plate or is their a provision for this situation?
The ticket was issued in Norfolk, VA and when I log into the website to pay the ticket I do not see the ticket. Am I off scotch free or what? If I am not off scotch free then why is it not in the system and how do I pay it?
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answered on Feb 23, 2021
No.
I don’t feel like I was going 49 since I was driving with my cruise control at 40. I don’t know if I should just prepay this and take the hit or go through with the summons the officer gave me.
answered on Jan 18, 2021
It sounds as if the officer was trying to cut you a break instead of writing you for speeding. It depends on the code section he/she used. No one here can tell you what's in your best interest without knowing more about you such as your driving record but even then it would ultimately be... View More
I want to request a later date due so I can afford representation
answered on Jan 17, 2021
Yes, court dates can be adjusted to allow time for you to save up to afford a lawyer. Depending on the county, jail time or suspended jail time may be a possibility. If that's the case then the court would have to appoint a lawyer to handle your case for little or no cost to you. Regardless,... View More
The officer wrote II in the law section on the summons instead of the number 2. The two previous people before me had the same offense that i had (wreckless driving) but had their cases dismissed due to the this error. The judge then told the officer that he could make an addendum to my summons... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2021
Most judges I know wouldn't dismiss for writing roman numerals vs. the actual number. The judge allowed it and I don't see that you have any remedy beyond appeal which may or may not be a good idea.
Was stated a laser caught me going 58 in a 25. However, he put I was driving a Chevy and I was driving a dodge. The color , year, and plate is accurate. Will this get thrown out, due to incorrect information?
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answered on Dec 23, 2020
No.
Would also like to know if the charge is reported in national federal
searches if you’re not convicted of the charge? Does the charge show up on a global entry background search?
answered on Nov 10, 2020
I don't know that anyone here could answer this concretely for you. Government background searches are the most in depth. If you weren't convicted, it more than likely won't show as a ticket (summons) is not considered an arrest. Prior arrests do show on background check but these... View More
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