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Speed Limit May Increase to 70

Virginia law currently specifies the maximum speed limit as 65 miles per hour. There is one exception for Interstate 85, but everywhere else is only 65 mph. That may change. The Virginia House of Delegates voted today in favor of a bill to increase the maximum speed limit to 70 mph. The Associated Press seems confident that [...]Click here to play

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That advice may seem obvious. But an Arizona man is being charged with speeding, reckless driving, and some other civil charges for standing up while driving almost 80 miles per hour. This video clip is astounding: If this driver was in Virginia, he’d probably be charged with general reckless driving, which alleges that he was driving [...]Click here to play

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Virginia is finally beginning to update the technology used in the criminal justice system. It’s about time. As the Free Lance-Star reports, the city of Fredericksburg is now the first locality in Virginia to have computerized tickets in police cruisers. The technology is pretty cool! Currently, if you’re stopped in Virginia, the police write out a carbon paper [...]Click here to play

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If you are charged with speeding in a school zone (or reckless driving by speed in a school zone), you should definitely talk with an attorney. The posted speed limit may be illegal. If the speed limit is not correct, your case may be dismissed completely! Virginia law sets the speed limit for all highways at [...]Click here to play

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Did you know that you can be guilty of Virginia DUI for driving something other than a car? An Ohio man apparently didn’t realize this fact in his state, when he drove a motorized bar stool after drinking. The state is trying to sell the bar stool to raise money for the local child support agency. Virginia’s [...]Click here to play

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Have you been charged with shoplifting in Virginia? I imagine you’re scared and worried about what you’re facing. Let’s talk about it. Virginia shoplifting statutes Shoplifting is a type of larceny. Depending upon the value of the merchandise in question, your shoplifting charge could be petit (petty) or grand larceny. Any shoplifting of $200 or more is grand [...]Click here to play

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Hot on the heels of the mischievous traffic cat, we have another animal interaction with law enforcement. This time it’s a wild turkey who won’t give Loudon County Animal Control officers a break. He even attacks their truck! Originally published at AndrewFlusche.com. © 2009 Andrew Flusche. Wild Turkey Won’t Give UpClick here to play

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Sometimes traffic stops get complicated. Bystanders can get in an officer’s way. Drivers become agitated.Due to safety and legal concerns from traffic stops, most police cruisers have dashboard cameras to record everything that happens. Some of the Virginia traffic officers I know even wear microphones on their belts to record any statements made by the [...]Click here to play

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I was recently interviewed by the Wisconsin Law Journal regarding virtual office services. The journalist, Jane Pribek, produced a great article on the topic. Virtual services make a lot of sense to me. My law firm operates using the best technology, service, or product for a given need. I don’t pick the most expensive option or [...]Click here to play

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If you are looking for help with a King George speeding ticket, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some tips and advice to deal with your ticket. Read your ticket Your first important step is to read the ticket you received. Some speeding tickets aren’t simple speeding tickets. Instead, they may be reckless driving tickets [...]Click here to play

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Obstruction of justice is a serious offense in Virginia. If you are charged with obstructing justice, you should know about your rights and possible defenses. Virginia’s obstruction of justice statute has four sections. Depending upon which section you are charged under, the offense could be a misdemeanor or a felony. Either way, you are facing possible [...]Click here to play

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Getting a King George DWI can be scary. You’re charged with a misdemeanor offense that society takes incredibly serious. Fortunately, there may be defenses to the charge. Probable cause First of all, the police need probable cause to make a traffic stop. They must have a “reasonable articulable suspicion” that you did something illegal. Many DWI charges arise [...]Click here to play

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Virginia punishes driving on a suspended license as a class 1 misdemeanor. But what punishment are you really facing? Are there defenses that can get you out of this mess? Let’s talk about it. Driving on a suspended or revoked license Driving on a revoked or suspended license appears in 46.2-301(B) of the Virginia Code: B. Except as [...]Click here to play

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If you have a Stafford speeding ticket, you’re not alone. The Virginia State Troopers and Stafford County Sheriff’s Deputies write a lot of speeding tickets, especially along Interstate 95. But what should you do? Should you prepay the ticket? Should you fight it? Let’s talk about it. Think carefully about prepaying It might be tempting to prepay your [...]Click here to play

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Obstruction of justice is a serious offense in Virginia. If you are charged with obstructing justice, you should know about your rights and possible defenses. Virginia’s obstruction of justice statute has four sections. Depending upon which section you are charged under, the offense could be a misdemeanor or a felony. Either way, you are facing possible [...]Click here to play

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If you have a fine or court costs to pay in Virginia traffic court, this article will explain how to take care of that. Payment methods The General District Courts in Virginia generally accept payment via cash, check, or credit card. You can pay via any of those methods if you pay in person. If you need to [...]Click here to play

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Many of my clients end up completing a Virginia driver improvement school in order to reduce their traffic charges. This is a classic tool to work out a positive outcome in Virginia traffic cases. Sign-up Your first step is to locate and sign-up with an approved driver improvement course. If you have a Virginia driver’s license, you must [...]Click here to play

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Did you receive a speeding ticket in Spotsylvania County? It’s normal to be worried about the outcome. But your ticket might be beatable! Here are some tips to help beat your Spotsylvania speeding ticket. Stay calm You have to stay calm throughout the traffic stop. And you need to keep your head afterward as well. You certainly [...]Click here to play

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Did you get a traffic ticket in Spotsylvania County? Let’s look at your options for fighting it! If you want to talk to a Spotsylvania traffic lawyer, just give me a call. Beware of pre-paying First of all, you should think twice before you prepay your traffic ticket. It’s tempting to get the ticket out of the [...]Click here to play

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Today a banana was summoned to appear for a Stafford speeding ticket. Not quite like that, but it was still pretty funny. I was sitting in the Stafford General District Court for my client’s reckless driving ticket. The judge was calling cases and hearing them just like a usual day in court. Then a Virginia State Trooper [...]Click here to play

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