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Who is the Best Attorney for my Reckless Driving or Speeding Ticket in Virginia?

People often ask and search the internet for the best attorney for their specific criminal or traffic charge in Virginia. Various ranking systems and organizations claim to have pinpointed the “best” attorney for each practice area or location within Virginia. Many times, this requires the attorney to pay the organization a monthly fee for this […]

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Will a Virginia speeding ticket show up on my Georgia Driving Record?

One of the first questions people often ask when they receive an out-of-state traffic ticket is what impact it will have on their driving record in their home state. Georgia is an interesting case, since it is one of only five states that is not part of the Driver License Compact (DLC). The DLC is […]

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What To Do When You Are Involved In A Traffic Accident

What To Do When You Are Involved In A Traffic Accident Getting into an automobile accident will almost always be a frightening experience. It will certainly be frustrating and will most likely become expensive. However, with some advance preparation and by following a few steps, you may find that surviving a car accident is possible, […]

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Can Out of State Traffic Violations Hurt Your Virginia Driving Record?

Can Out of State Traffic Violations Hurt Your Driving Record? As Virginia traffic lawyers we are often asked by clients and prospective clients who hold a Virginia driver’s license whether a speeding ticket or other traffic violation received in another state can hurt their Virginia driving record. The answer is yes. Since at least the […]

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How To Choose A Good Lawyer For A Traffic Violation

How To Choose A Good Lawyer For A Traffic Violation If you have been involved in a traffic incident and you are headed to court, it is a good idea to have a lawyer by your side. You could contest it by yourself, but lawyers know the ins and outs of the judicial system and […]

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How to Handle A Reckless Driving Ticket

How to Handle A Reckless Driving Ticket A reckless driving ticket can affect your driving record and negatively influence your life in many ways. You may lose your license if the ticket is bad enough. Your monthly insurance payment will likely go up once your insurance company discovers the ticket. It is important to your […]

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How to Avoid The Five Most Common Avoidable Driving Mistakes

How to Avoid The Five Most Common Avoidable Driving Mistakes Fatal driving accidents happen every day. In fact, statistics show that nearly 6.3 million car accidents occur yearly. Although not every accident is necessarily avoidable, there are many car accidents that could have been prevented if drivers learned how to avoid the following common driving […]

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Will my license be suspended if I get convicted of a DUI/DWI?

Will my license be suspended if I get convicted of a DUI/DWI? If so, will I be able to drive at all? As traffic and DUI lawyers in Virginia, we constantly hear from clients that they feel like Virginia’s DUI/DWI punishments are too heavy. In addition to certain mandatory jail sentences for certain DUI convictions […]

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What Is Reckless Driving in Virginia?

What Is Reckless Driving in Virginia? You are driving down a Virginia interstate headed to vacation in the mountains or at the beach. The sun is out and the Virginia pine trees are beautiful. All of a sudden, while you are taking in this sunny Virginia day you notice blue lights flashing behind you. It’s […]

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Is Reckless Driving a Misdemeanor or a Felony in Virginia?

Is Reckless Driving a Misdemeanor or a Felony in Virginia? Reckless driving, whether the charge is based on excessive speed or results from an accident, is a crime in Virginia. There are numerous out of state drivers and some Virginia drivers who are shocked to learn traveling on a highway over 85 miles per hour […]

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