Reckless Driving (46.2-852) - Prince William County

Reckless Driving (46.2-852). Client involved in a multiple car accident due to an illegal u-turn on Route 15. Disposition: Reduced to Improper Driving (46.2-869). My client was not fined nor did she have her licensed suspended. She was, however, required to pay court costs.

Driving After Forfeiture of License (18.2-272) - Fairfax City

Driving After Forfeiture of License (18.2-272). Reduced to Driving on a Suspended License (46.2-301). Disposition: 30 day loss of license and $200 fine. No jail time.

Of all the Driving Suspended/Revoked statutes, 18.2-272 "272" is probably the most serious because it mandates a loss of license for one year (no restricted license allowed). People who are charged with a 272 violation have had their license suspended/revoked due to being previously found guilty of a DUI, Refusal, or some other alcohol related crime. The 272 violation occurs when, during that year that they are revoked/suspended, they are caught driving or caught driving outside their permissible restrictions.

Possession of Marijuana - Fairfax County

Possession of Marijuana (18.2-250.1). Disposition: 6 month General Continuance. Client must perform 25 hours of community service and have a drug assessment conducted. Case will be dismissed at the conclusion of the 6 month period.

This is more favorable than a traditional "251" disposition (18.2-251) because it allows Clients to have their record expunged at the end of the 6 month period. This is due to the fact that my client, today, never pled guilty or was found guilty of the offense.

A "251" disposition occurs when the Client pleads guilty, or the the court finds the Client guilty of the underlying crime, but chooses to defer the finding so long as the Client has never been found guilty to a drug offense previously.

The general continuance is a much more favorable conclusion in all possession cases.

Reckless Driving, Fairfax County

Reckless Driving 46.2-862 (83 mph in a 55 mph zone on I-495 (pace)) reduced to simple speeding 46.2-870 (74 mph in a 55 mph zone). Defendant required to pay $100 fine.

DUI (.10) Fairfax County

DUI at George Mason University (18.2-266 (.10 BAC)) reduced to Reckless Driving (46.2-852). Defendant is required to pay a $1000 fine, attend ASAP, and drive on a restricted basis for 6 months. No jail time.

DUI Refusal Dismissed

Loudoun County, VA: My client was accused of DUI, having an open container in a vehicle and refusing to take a chemical test. The client was cleared of all charges.

Third Time DUI Charge Reduced

Fairfax, Virginia: Following her arrest for DUI with three prior convictions, my client was facing 180 days in jail. Despite a BAC of .20% and her two prior convictions within the past ten years, I was able to negotiate a reduction to Reckless Driving with a probation disposition for a first time alcohol class and a fine.

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Reckless Driving in a Work Zone, Prince William County

Reckless Driving in a Work Zone, Prince William County: Reduced to speeding 46.2-870, with the completion of driver improvement and court costs.

Driving Outside Restrictions (DUI); Failure to Obey Highway Sign, Fairfax County

Driving Outside Restrictions (DUI); Failure to Obey Highway Sign, Fairfax County: Reduced to $200 fine for Failure to Obey, Driving Outside Restrictions charge dismissed.

Reckless Driving, Prince William County

Prince William County, VA: Reckless Driving Virginia Code 46.2-862. Reduced to Unsafe Lane Change with completion of driver improvement program (Jan 11, 2010).

Domestic Assault and Battery, Prince William County

Domestic Assault and Battery, Prince William County: Dismissed before trial by the Commonwealth Attorney.