Archive for the ‘Traffic Infraction’ Category
Federal DWI .18 REDUCED & Results in NO JAIL in United States District Court in Alexandria Virginia
2012
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IN ALEXANDRIA: Client was charged with 1) DWI .18, 2) DUI, 3) Reckless Driving, and 4) expired registration. The first count was REDUCED to a DUI of .14 with a penalty of 12 months of probation, a $300 fine, alcohol classes, and a restricted license. All other charges were DISMISSED.
Read more about DUI law here: DUI / DWI LAWS IN VIRGINIA | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk driving arrests, 18.2-266 charges, and refusal to take a breath test
Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Generally REDUCED to Improper Driving Citation in Fairfax Virginia
2012
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA: VA Code 46.2-852 Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge for weaving through traffic at very high speeds and driving in excess of 85 mph, was REDUCED to Improper Driving with just a fine of $250. A related inspection violation charge was dropped. No criminal conviction, no jail time, and no license suspension.
Read more about Reckless Driving here: What is Reckless Driving in Virginia? | A Defense Lawyer’s explanation of VA Law 46.2-852 and 46.2-862
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA: Felony Hit & Run Charge – Failure to Stop at Scene of Accident (VA Code § 46.2-894) was reduced to a misdemeanor charge with 30 days of modified work release in lieu of an incarcerated jail sentence, and a fine of $100. Related Driving on Suspended charge was dropped.
Read more about Hit and Run Law here: Virginia Hit and Run Law | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of charges stemming from leaving the scene of an accident | Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA: VA Code 46.2-852 Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge was REDUCED to Improper Driving with just a fine of $150. No criminal conviction, no jail time, and no license suspension.
Read more about Reckless Driving here: What is Reckless Driving in Virginia? | A Defense Lawyer’s explanation of VA Law 46.2-852 and 46.2-862
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY / MANASSAS, VIRGINIA: Client was charged with VA Code 46.2-862 Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 94 in a 65, and the client had a prior Reckless Driving conviction. Our case was REDUCED to a Speeding Citation with just a fine of $200. No criminal conviction, no jail time, and no license suspension.
Read more about Reckless Driving here: What is Reckless Driving in Virginia? | A Defense Lawyer’s explanation of VA Law 46.2-852 and 46.2-862
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: VA Code 46.2-862 Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 88 in a 55 was REDUCED to a Speeding Ticket with just a fine of $250. No criminal conviction, no jail time, and no license suspension – even though the speed was 33 miles over the speed limit.
Read more about Reckless Driving here: What is Reckless Driving in Virginia? | A Defense Lawyer’s explanation of VA Law 46.2-852 and 46.2-862
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: VA Code 46.2-861 Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving – Too Fast for Conditions trial resulted in a win for the defense with a Not Guilty verdict.
Read more about Reckless Driving here: What is Reckless Driving in Virginia? | A Defense Lawyer’s explanation of VA Law 46.2-852 and 46.2-862
Arlington, Virginia: Client was charged with class 1 misdemeanor DWI / DUI Drunk Driving (VA Code 18.2-266) resulted in no active jail time, a fine of $300, ASAP classes, and loss of driving privileges in Virginia.
Read more about DUI law here: DUI / DWI LAWS IN VIRGINIA | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk driving arrests, 18.2-266 charges, and refusal to take a breath test
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA: In order to avoid Felony prosecution, client plead guilty to a misdemeanor Hit & Run Charge (VA Code § 46.2-894) without active jail time, together with Driving on Suspended license charge.
Read more about Hit and Run Law here: Virginia Hit and Run Law | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of charges stemming from leaving the scene of an accident | Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington
Alexandria, Virginia: Client was charged with class 1 misdemeanor DWI / DUI Drunk Driving (VA Code 18.2-266) together with Refusal and a traffic violation. Client walked away with no active jail time, a fine of $300, and the standard DUI disposition of ASAP classes, and loss of license, with restricted privileges. A the Refusal charge and related traffic infraction were dismissed.
Read more about DUI law here: DUI / DWI LAWS IN VIRGINIA | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk driving arrests, 18.2-266 charges, and refusal to take a breath test
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