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Empower Yourself With Possible Defenses in Your Virginia Criminal Defense Case

Our qualified attorneys often write legal library articles that will give you information on Virginia criminal laws and penalties, as well as explain possible defenses and strategies for your DUI, traffic or criminal case. These articles will help explain your rights under Virginia laws and educate you on the process you may be facing.

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Virginia Reckless Driving and Serious Traffic Offenses:

  • § 46.2-869. Improper driving.   
    § 46.2-869. Improper driving.
  • Driving without a License   
    In Virginia, no person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway without a valid license. A first offense driving without a license is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
  • Driving on a Revoked or Suspended License   
    In Virginia, no person whose driver’s license has been suspended, or who has been directed not to drive by the court or DMV.
  • Driving Outside a Restricted License   
    Under Virginia law, operating or driving a motor vehicle in violation of the terms of your restricted license is a Class 1 misdemeanor criminal offense.
  • Leaving the Scene of An Accident - “Hit and Run”   
    In Virginia, leaving the scene of an accident, or “hit and run”, is a serious criminal offense that principally arises out of your failure to report.
  • Failure to Stop for Police – “Eluding”   
    In Virginia, if a police officer signals (either visible or audible) for you to stop your motor vehicle, it is a Class 2 misdemeanor for you to continue driving
  • Driving After Being Designated as an Habitual Offender   
    In Virginia, if you have been adjudicated an habitual offender, you may not drive a vehicle while your revocation is in effect.
  • Understanding the Penalties for Reckless Driving in Virginia   
    Have you been ticketed for reckless driving in Virginia? The penalties for this offense are serious and can lead to jail time, thousands of dollars in fines, and a criminal record. Do not plead guilty or try to get out of this charge on your own. Call the experienced attorneys at the Wilson Law Firm today at (800) DUI-LWYR.
  • Virginia Moving Violations and Point Assessments   
    The Virginia DMV is notified by the court when a person is convicted of a traffic offense. Certain traffic offenses are assigned demerit points. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic, Drunk Driving or Reckless Driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • No Texting While Driving in Virginia   
    Texting while driving now illegal in Virginia. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic, Drunk Driving or Reckless Driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • Points and the Virginia DMV: How Long Are Convictions and Demerit Points Reflected on a Virginia Driving Record?   
    In Virginia motorists earn "safe driving points" and the DMV assesses "demerit points", but how long do the points and the convictions stay on the Virginia driving record? If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic, Drunk Driving or Reckless Driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • Points and the Virginia DMV: When Demerit Points Start to Accumulate   
    What happens in Virginia when a motorist begins to accumulate demerit points and what can be done to offset the assessment of demerit points by the Virginia DMV? If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic, Drunk Driving or Reckless Driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • Points and the Virginia DMV: How Safe Driving Points Are Earned and How Demerit Points Are Assessed   
    The "point system" used by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is a complicated one in which motorists licensed in Virginia earn "safe driving points" for good driving and the Virginia DMV assesses "demerit points" for moving violations. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic, Drunk Driving or Reckless Driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.

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  • Virginia’s Criminal Justice System: Getting Ready for the Court Case   
    Know what to do before your day in court for the best possible outcome. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic or drunk driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • Virginia’s Criminal Justice System: Being Arrested   
    An "arrest" begins the criminal justice process. Know what it means to be arrested in Virginia. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic, Drunk Driving or Reckless Driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • After Conviction: Unpaid Fines, Interest & Collections   
    Failing to pay court fines and/costs to the Virginia court system will result in a suspended driver's license, the transfer of your case tot eh collections department and the assessment of interest. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic or drunk driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • After Conviction: Fines and Costs   
    Following a conviction in a Virignia criminal court, you may be required to pay fines and/or costs. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic or drunk driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • After Conviction: License Suspension   
    If a Virginia judge imposes a sentence which includes a suspension of your driver's license, you must surrender your license to the court or the DMV. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic or drunk driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • After Conviction: Bond Refunds   
    Following the conclusion of a Virginia criminal case, bond refunds may be requested at the Clerk's office. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic or drunk driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • After Conviction: Motions   
    Within 60 days of conviction of a Virginia criminal offense, you may file a motion to rehear. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic or drunk driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • After Conviction: Appeal   
    Following a conviction of a Virginia criminal offense, you have the right to an appeal. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic or drunk driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • Virginia Criminal Justice System: Meeting a Magistrate   
    Know who a magistrate is and what role he/she plays in your case. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic or drunk driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • Virginia's Criminal Justice System: Pretrial Probation   
    Know what the Office of Court Services is and why you are required to visit prior to your trial. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic or drunk driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • Virginia's Criminal Justice System: Arraignment   
    Know what to expect at your arraignment. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic or drunk driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • Virginia’s Criminal Justice System: The Court Date   
    Know what is important on your court date. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic, or drunk driving in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • Virginia’s Criminal Justice System: Inside the Courthouse   
    Know what you will see once you are inside the courthouse on your court date. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic or drunk driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • Virginia’s Criminal Justice System: In the Courtroom   
    Know who you will see and how to act in the courtroom on your court date. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic, or drunk driving in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • Virginia’s Criminal Justice System: Possible Types of Outcomes of a Criminal Case   
    Know what the possible outcomes of your case are. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic or drunk driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • Virginia’s Criminal Justice System: Victims and Witnesses   
    Know what you should do as a victim or witness in a Virginia criminal case. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic or drunk driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
  • Virginia Courts   
    The court system in Virginia is made up of District Courts, Circuit Courts, the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme Court. If you’ve been charged with a criminal, traffic or drunk driving offense in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.

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