Summons are given out instead of making arrests. They are a promise to be in court on the scheduled date. In some courts the first date is to...

What will get for having a emply alcohol bottle and a drug grinder?

At 18 he will be in adult court. Open alcohol container is illegal in a car while driving. Being empty might cause the court to consider other...

Can an administrative license suspension still be issued if I didn't have my physical license in hand at time of arrest?

During those seven days you were not allowed to drive, even if DMV hand not updated their records. This applies even if you did not surrender your...

I got a ticket more than a month ago and it still has yet to be posted for payment online.

When you get near the court date consider calling the court. I have not seen more than a handful of lost tickets in 17 years. It can happen but...

Any way to avoid/ reduce jail time or penalties for second dui?

A private, local attorney will spend more time and meet with and discuss and be available to prepare the defense. Public defenders are very good...

Can I switch attorneys

The answer is yes. But give your current attorney a chance to do what you want. Generally not good to change horses in mid stream.

Do I need an attorney for a car accident in Virginia.

A local attorney can deal with the insurance company for you and get a fair settlement or take the case to court. The questions about your rental...

The case will be heard in juvenile court where the goal is to help young people learn and be safe. In my experience in Virginia Beach, you...

The judge can only try cases for the charge brought before him but can reduce them. I have never in 17 years seen a judge try to make a traffic...

Your reckless by being 80 MPH plus 2. Most courts will allow an attorney to appear for you and plead to a lessor offense with a fine or maybe...