Thursday, February 23, 2012

DUI - FAIRFAX COUNTY (GEORGE MASON POLICE)

Charge:
Driving Under the Influence - Va. Code 18.2-266

Facts:
Client was driving back on Braddock Road after being out socially. Officer observed Client speeding and allegedly swerving on Braddock Road. Officer initiated traffic stop. Client allegedly failed all of his Field Sobriety Tests (FST). Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) result was .14.

Disposition:
Reduced to Reckless Driving - Va. Code 46.2-852. Prior to trial, I instructed Client to enter into the Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP). Client not only enrolled, but was able to complete the class prior to going to court. Therefore, Client was not required to take the class pursuant to the court's disposition. Pursuant to the agreement, Client was required to service 2-days in the Fairfax ADC. Client's license was suspended in Virginia for 6 months. However, Client was a Maryland resident, and did not work in Virginia, so the loss of license had little effect, overall, on Client.


Tuesday, February 14, 2012

POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL - PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY

Charge:
Possession of Alcohol - Va. Code 4.1-305

Facts:
Law enforcement officers "busted" a party in Prince William County. Client submitted to a Preliminary Breath Test with a result of .019.

Disposition:
I advised client to perform 25 hours of community service prior to trial. He did perform all 25 hours and the case was dismissed.


Thursday, February 2, 2012

RECKLESS DRIVING GENERALLY (.08 BAC) & RECKLESS DRIVING BY SPEED (89/55) - FAIRFAX COUNTY

Charges:
1) Reckless Driving (Generally) - Va. Code 46.2-852
2) Reckless Driving (Speed 89/55) - Va. Code 46.2-862

Disposition:
Reckless Driving (Generally) nolle prossed (dismissed) by prosecutor. Client pled guilty to Reckless Driving by speed (89/55) with $100 fine.