What are Penalties for a 2nd Offense DUI in Fairfax Virginia?
May 22, 2014
While a single offense of DUI will often be resolved without any active Jail time, the stakes are raised considerably for a 2nd offense; and a 3rd offense within 10 years will be charged as a Felony....
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Virginia DMV Point System
Feb 12, 2011
Q: How many Virginia DMV points will I get for my traffic offense?
A:Follow this link for a description of the points system in Virginia and lists of the various offenses that will draw 3, 4, or 6 poin...
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Fairfax Police DUI DWI Checkpoints Are Illegal Unless They Follow A Strict Checkpoint Plan
Feb 12, 2011
Fairfax Police Use DWI Roadblocks to Trap Drivers Who Have Been Drinking Even if they Are Driving OK.Here is an incredible photo of the Fairfax and State Police detaining and checking every driver comi...
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DWI DUI and Refusal in Fairfax County Virginia
Feb 12, 2011
The DWI and Refusal Dilemma in Fairfax County, Virginia
Every redneck bartender in the Commonwealth will tell you the same advice about DWI DUI and Refusal: Just Refuse Everything!
My advice is "don'...
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Profile: Defense of Marijuana Possession in Fairfax County, Virginia
Feb 12, 2011
This post isnt really about profiling, but really just another discussion of how Fairfax handles Marijuana cases and why too many folks are willing to take the 251 dismissal for first offenders.
A ver...
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Reckless Driving in Fairfax County Virginia-- with or without an Attorney
Feb 12, 2011
Q: I have a case of Reckless Driving by Speed, but won't the Court just reduce it to Speeding if I go in Without an Attorney?
A:
For Reckless/Speeding cases, involving speeds over 80 MPH, many folks w...
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Expungement of Case Records After a Dismissal in Fairfax County, Virginia
Feb 12, 2011
Q: Can I have my Case Records Expunged now that I have had a Misdemeanor Dismissed in Fairfax County Courts?
A:My advice would be to retain counsel to handle this for you. These cases can be a bit tri...
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Typical Penalties for Driving with Suspended License in Fairfax, Virginia
Jan 25, 2010
Summary In my 21+ years of practice here in Fairfax County, I have handled many of these cases. I developed the following explanation to help folks understand why many Judges in Virginia take Driving...
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Beware of Virginia Marijuana 251 Dismissal
Jan 25, 2010
Here are the top Five Reasons to Beware of the Marijuana 251 Disposition:
Dismissal will require a period of supervised probation.
Dismissal will require ongoing drug testing.
Dismissal will almost a...
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My 5 Favorite Ways to win a DWI case in Fairfax County--Combine 2 or more and We are Well on Our Way
Jan 03, 2010
Testimony and Investigation by a Rookie Police Officer Rookie Cop:
Sometimes it is a newly trained officer with very little experience in testifying. Other times, it might be a cop who has been aro...
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