Reckless Driving Generally (46.2-852) - Alexandria

Reckless Driving (46.2-852). According to law enforcement, Client was swerving in and out of traffic and was involved in, what was descrived as, an aggressive verbal exchange with another driver.

Disposition: Reduced to Improper Driving (46.2-869). Client was required to pay $100 plus court costs.

DUI (.08) - Stafford County

DUI (18.2-266). Client, an Arlington resident, was stopped in Stafford County for: 1) Headlight out; 2) Illegal U-turn. Client admitted to drinking and agreed to perform field sobriety tests where she passed two of the three tests. She blew a .10 on the PBT and was arrested for DUI.

Disposition: After a trial, Client was found Not Guilty.

DUI; Refusal - City of Alexandria

DUI (18.2-266) and Refusal (18.2-268.3). Facts of the case: Client fell asleep/passed out at the wheel while stopped at a red light in Old Town Alexandria. Law enforcement responded and removed Client from car. Client refused all fiend sobriety tests, PBT and the Intoxilyzer at the police station. The police report noted at that Client admitted to drinking and had a strong odor of alcohol coming from his person. Additionally, the police report noted that client was "unsteady" on his feet but walked "normally." The police report also indicated that his eyes were "normal" and that my client mumbled.

Disposition: DUI reduced to Reckless Driving Generally (46.2-852). The Refusal was nolle prossed by the Commonwealth's Attorney. Client's license was suspended for 6 months and he had to attend the ASAP program. Client received a fine of $300. No jail time. Client is a Maryland resident so the license suspension does not affect him.

Fairfax County J&DR District Court - DUI (.07)

DUI (18.2-266.1). Client, a juvenile, was charged with a "baby" DUI in Fairfax County. The term, "Baby," is used informally to reference 18.2-266.1, the under 21 DUI statute. That statute criminalizes the operation of a motor vehicle, by a person under the age of 21, with a BAC between .02 and .08.

Disposition: Reduced to Reckless Driving Generally (46.2-852). Client was required to attend an alcohol awareness class and had his license suspended for six months. However, he was allowed to drive an a restricted basis.