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I was not in the highway. But Inside companies property to pick-up load for the first time in that place.
When I went in to pick up load I've noticed a sign that said, "cars only", it was too late to back up. A 48 ft. flatbed can cause max damage, especially on rush hour.... View More 
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answered on Oct 17, 2018
If you are licensed in Virginia that's 3 demerit points under 46.2-830. A lawyer might be able to help you get it reduced or dismissed
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answered on Oct 17, 2018
There has to be a posted sign putting you on notice of the change. I'd try to document it somehow if there is not a posted sign by traveling the same route to verify.
For instance a car club name banner.
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answered on Oct 16, 2018
It appears that this would violate 46.2-1052.
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
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
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.
I had a driver’s license from GA. And got two speeding and one red light violation tickets in VA and one speeding ticket in MD. Now since I officially relocated to VA and got a VA driver’s license, will the points follow me? ( I am now waiting for the court date to one of the VA speeding... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2018
Most likely all of those tickets will show up on your Virginia driving record and you will have a negative point balance. You can do a voluntary driving school which will give you five good points, and that will help offset all of the points you are getting.
How much that will cost me
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answered on Oct 15, 2018
Not enough details. The cost of a summons depends on what you are charged with (this governs your potential range of punishment) and what the facts of your case are, and where you got the charge.
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
I had a blunt roach in my ash tray so small I dont even think it had anything In it and he grabbed it right out of my ash tray without my permission I felt like it was not the right way.
answered on Oct 5, 2018
If an officer has probable cause, they can reach into your car and seize evidence. In this case, it appears that the officer probably had probable cause.
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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