One of the common problems we have these days with DWI restricted licenses in Virginia is that the ignition interlock process takes some time to get set up. If you go to court for DWI and you’re found guilty, the clerks can typically give you a restricted license within a business day or two. However, […]
The other day in Stafford General District Court, I overheard a dog barking case that caught my attention. The defendant in the case was charged with allowing her dog to bark too much in violation of the County’s noise ordinance. She represented herself and pleaded not guilty. Her defense essentially was that the dog barks, […]
In Virginia, as of July 1, 2012, if you are found guilty of any level of DWI, your restricted license is contingent upon you having an ignition interlock device installed in any vehicle that you drive. In other words, you can hopefully get a restricted license (at least for a first offense DUI), however you […]
I can’t even begin to tell you how many people contact my office about their case with this initial question: How much do you charge? Frankly, that’s simply the wrong first question to ask. Think about buying a car. Have you ever gone to a car salesman and asked, “What do you charge for your […]
The other day I was in Stafford General District Court when a young man answered for his case on the traffic docket. The judge announced that he was charged with reckless driving for driving too fast for road conditions. The judge then asked how the gentleman pleads. The young man said, “Well, Your Honor, I […]
One question on many people’s minds when they’re facing a Virginia reckless driving charge is whether or not they’re going to go to jail. A lot of attorney websites and marketing materials talk about JAIL, JAIL, JAIL. The best advice I can give you is to talk with a reputable, local, experienced traffic attorney who […]
If you’re facing a misdemeanor charge in Virginia or any kind of serious traffic ticket, one question that may be going through your mind is whether or not hiring a lawyer is affordable. You might even question if it would be worth the money. Hiring an attorney does cost money, but I suggest that it’s […]
I handle a lot of reckless driving by speed and speeding charges and so every single week I’m looking at tuning fork, speedometer, and LIDAR calibration certificates. An enormous mistake that some lawyers make is to not ask to see these. Even in pace cases, your attorney MUST ask to see the calibration certificates. Not […]
If you’re facing jail time for your case, you may be worried about the jail’s rules and restrictions. Wedding rings are one issue that come up: Can you wear your wedding ring in the Rappahannock Regional Jail? Maybe. If your ring is a plain metal band, you’re allowed to wear it. But if it has […]
I’ve talked and written a lot about calibration certificates. It’s one of the main defenses in a reckless driving by speed or speeding case in Virginia. The next question is: how do we actually leverage a problem? Let’s say that I found an issue with a tuning fork, radar, or lidar calibration certificate. What do […]
