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The Wilson Law Firm is located in Manassas, Virginia, just a short walk from the Prince William County, Virginia courthouse where cases from Prince William County, the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, and the towns of Haymarket, Quantico and Dumfries are heard. Although The Wilson Law Firm is located in Northern Virginia, clients have come from far and wide seeking the assistance of The Wilson Law Firm. The lawyers of The Wilson Law firm post blogs on current events, legal topics and discuss issues that could affect your case. Our defense lawyers keep you informed on possible defenses that could be used in your criminal case, DUI arrest, or traffic offense. Read this section to keep up-to-date on local legal issues that could affect you and your case.
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VA is 8th Strictest State for Reckless Driving Speeding Virginia has significant penalties for reckless drivers and drivers who speed. Find out how Virginia’s laws compare to the rest of the country here. -
Plea Bargaining in Virginia Reckless Driving Cases Have you been arrested for reckless driving in Virginia? Find out what you need to know about plea bargaining and how a reckless driving lawyer can help you. -
Pretrial Procedures in Virginia Reckless Driving Cases What court proceedings should you expect if you’ve been charged with reckless driving in Virginia? Find out here and learn how a lawyer can help you. -
Witness Reliability in Reckless Driving Cases Is the witness in your reckless driving case credible? Find out what this means and why it matters to your reckless driving defense case. -
First Meeting With a Reckless Driving Lawyer Is Important Learn some tips for making the most of your time during an initial meeting with a reckless driving lawyer—and more—here. -
Virginia Has Tough Reckless Driving Laws Reckless driving is a state crime. Learn how Virginia’s reckless driving laws compare to reckless driving laws in surrounding states and Washington D.C. -
How Heavy Traffic Affects Police Radar If you've been charged with reckless driving by speed, questioning the accuracy of police radar is one possible defense strategy. -
Avoid These Mistakes If You're Charged With Reckless Driving Although you should be polite and respectful, it's best to provide minimal information when you've been pulled over for reckless driving. -
Collision Avoidance Systems Won't Save You From a DUI Charge Collision avoidance systems can help keep you safe on the road, but they won't protect you from a DUI charge. Learn how to build a better defense. -
Self-Driving Cars Don't Prevent Reckless Driving Charges Self-driving cars might seem like the wave of the future, but it's unlikely that they'll prevent you from being charged with reckless driving. -
Safety Features Don't Prevent Reckless Driving Charges Automatic safety features in your vehicle reduce the risk of an accident, but it's still your responsibility to prevent reckless driving. -
Breathalyzer Tests Aren’t Always Accurate Breathalyzer tests are widely used to measure intoxication, but multiple factors can create an inaccurate reading. Learn how this can be used as a DUI defense. -
BAC Effects of Different Drinks Many people mistakenly believe beer is less harmful than wine or liquor, but all types of alcohol create the same impairment when drink sizes are standardized. -
Virginia’s Liquor ABC Department Virginia’s unique method of handling liquor sales has its critics, but the ABC’s liquor monopoly funds many health, education, and transportation initiatives. -
Virginia’s Open Container Laws Virginia lacks a state open container law, but many cities and counties have their own regulations. This can complicate matters if you're charged with a DUI. -
A Few of the 2015 Virginia Criminal & Traffic Law Changes Every July, new Virginia Criminal and Traffic Laws go into effect and impact both those residing in Virginia and those just passing through Virginia. -
A Few Changes to Virginia Criminal and Traffic Laws - 2013 July means new Criminal and Traffic Laws in Virginia. Below are a few of the more important ones for 2013 involving texting while driving and Lewd and Lascivious Behavior -
New 2012 Virginia Ignition Interlock Device Law Every year new Criminal & Traffic laws go into effect in Virginia. This is a brief overview touching on one of the more significant changes for 2012. -
New Interlock Requirements, Unfair to the Poor Some believe that the punishment will be detrimental to those who cannot afford it and they will thus become a burden to society in other ways. -
Virginia DUI DWI Arrest Survival Guide 2nd Edition - Get it! “DUI/DWI Arrest Survival Guide: The Guilt Myth - 2nd Edition” has been released. Get your copy now!