Saturday, February 27, 2010

Prevent Summoning Law Enforcement Officer - Prince William County

Prevent Summoning Law Enforcement Officer (18.2-164). Client is currently attempting to seek a federal law enforcement position. In this situation, it was very important that this charge was dismissed. A guilty conviction, especially one with domestic underpinnings, could have disastrous consequences professionally.

Disposition: Dismissed upon the completion of eight hours of couples counseling. Once the case is ultimately dismissed, an expungement can ensue.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Reckless Driving - Fairfax County

Reckess Driving (46.2-862). Client, a Maryland resident, was driving 85/55 on the Dulles Toll Road. Disposition: Reduced to simple speeding 74/55 (46.2-870). Client required to pay $250 fine. No license suspension and/or restrictions.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

DUI; Refusal; Reckless Driving (77/55) - Fairfax County

DUI; Refusal and Reckless Driving - Fairfax County.

Friday, February 19, 2010

DUI; Refusal; Reckless Driving by Speed - Fairfax County

DUI (18.2-266); Refusal (18.2-268.3); Reckless Driving by Speed 77/55 on I-66 (46.2-862). Dispositon: DUI reduced to General Reckless Driving (46.2-852). Refusal was nolle prossed by the Commonwealth's Attorney. The Reckless Driving by Speed was reduced to a simple speeding ticket 74/55 (46.2-870). Client has to pay $350 in total fines. Her license was suspended for six (6) months. However, she was granted a restricted license. She has to complete the ASAP class. No jail time.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Reckless Driving - Fairfax County

Reckless Driving (46.2-862). Client was traveling 84/55 on Dulles Toll Road. After having her speedometer calibrated, the car was found to be traveling three (3) miles faster than the speedometer indicated; making her speed 81/55. Disposition: Reduced to simple speeding (46.2-870). Client required to pay $150 fine. No loss of license and/or restricted license.

Reckless Driving - Fairfax County

Reckless Driving (46.2-862). Client was traveling 84/55 on the Dulles Toll Road. Disposition: Reduced to simple speeding 46.2-870. Client required to pay $75 fine plus court costs.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

DUI - Prince William County

Driving Under the Influence (18.2-266). After having several drinks, my client drove home and subsequently passed out in her car with the engine running and radio playing. Officers responded to the scene due to a noise complaint when they discovered my client still passed out in the car. After failing four field sobriety tests (FST's), my client was arrested and charged with DUI. Since she was on private property when law enforcement found her, Virginia's implied consent law did not apply, therefore, she was under no obligation to submit to a blood/breath test. However, she was charged with DUI nonetheless based on her performance of the FST's.

Disposition: Reduced to Reckless Driving (46.2-852). Client must complete ASAP and pay $250 in fines and costs. Client also is required to drive on a restricted basis for 6 months. No jail time.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Reckless Driving (46.2-862) - Loudoun County

Reckless Driving (46.2-862). Client stopped by Virginia State Police for driving 75 mph in a 35 mph zone on the Dulles Toll Road.

Disposition: After negotiating with the Trooper and the Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, the case was reduced to Simple Speeding (46.2-870), 54 mph in a 35 zone. No jail time, no suspended license. Client required to pay $150 fine and court costs.