Month

May 2015
A reckless driving charge in Virginia is a very serious matter. Virginia is infamous for being tough on reckless drivers. In fact, Virginia is so hard on reckless drivers that it is a Class One misdemeanor. It is punishable with up to 12 months in jail and a fine of up to $2500. To give...
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The answer is both yes and no. This is because reckless driving is based on how you drive at a given time, while DUI involves your condition while driving. Both charges are incredibly serious in Virginia and deserve discussion. Below, you will find examples of situations where both can be charged and where only DUI...
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Nobody likes to have his or her photo taken. Inevitably, your hair is sticking up, you’ve accidentally blinked, or you’ve been caught open-mouthed, mid-word. But if you’re driving with a CDL (commercial driver’s’ license) and a camera flashes while you’re just missing the yellow light or driving a little too fast, having your photo taken...
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What Is a Dog-Sniff Case? It seems like a strange name but a dog-sniff case is exactly what it sounds like:  a drug case (almost always) where a trained dog is used to sniff the outside of a vehicle to establish the presence of illegal drugs.  All manner of police agencies use canines these days...
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