Several moving violations can arise from a traffic ticket in Virginia. The state defines reckless driving as indifference towards maintaining the safety of ‘life, limb or property’ on the road. The majority of drivers charged were previously in a motor vehicle...
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Virginia man charged with DUI following fatal accident
Virginia police recently arrested a man for allegedly causing a deadly accident while under the influence of alcohol. He is currently facing at least one charge for aggravated DUI manslaughter. In addition to one fatality victim, there were also two minors who...
Fighting for reduced traffic violations
Traffic stops are often stressful, overwhelming situations. Like many Virginia drivers, you might feel like there is a distinct power imbalance when you are pulled over -- especially if you are certain that you did nothing wrong. You can potentially lose your driving...
Can a medical condition mimic impairment when driving?
Police officers who are on patrol will watch vehicles closely to determine whether the driver is operating the car safely. If they see signs of impairment, they will likely pull the vehicle over to determine what's going on with the driver.In many cases, the officers...
Can I get my gun rights back?
A felony conviction can permanently alter the course of your life. Even after you have served your time, that conviction can follow you through job interviews and educational opportunities, and it can also impact other important rights. In fact, if you have a felony...
New law prevents police stops for some traffic violations
Virginia drivers may have fewer reasons to feel nervous when they encounter a police car. Many fear that when police pull them over for minor traffic violations, the incident will escalate to a search of their vehicles, an arrest and more serious charges. However,...
What are expungements?
An arrest or criminal conviction can follow someone through life, cutting off certain opportunities for education or work. Having a criminal history really does make it so much harder to improve one's life. Expungements could be the answer for those in Virginia...
DUI defense: Fatal crash in Virginia leads to arrest
Police have arrested a man believed responsible for the death of another motorist on Sept. 23, according to local sources. Virginia State Police have released the identity of a man who was killed on Interstate 95 after being involved in an accident officers say may...
Your allergy pills could lead to a DUI charge
You may not realize it, but each and every medication you take has a different effect in your body and could interact with one of the others you took. For people who need to drive or operate heavy machinery, it can be dangerous to take certain medications together or...
DUI Defense: man arrested in Virginia
A man in York County was arrested and charged after allegedly striking a VDOT subcontractor on the side of Interstate 64 on the afternoon of Sept. 19. The man has been charged with drinking and driving and will therefore require a DUI defense when he faces a...