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Many drivers who see the flashing lights of a police cruiser behind them feel an immediate sinking sensation in their stomachs. They are well aware that they violated the speed limit, but they expected to do so without consequences. Drivers may make strategic...
Most motorists occasionally make decisions that violate traffic laws. Even people who are fastidious about obeying criminal statutes may expect a little flexibility regarding traffic statutes. They exceed the speed limit, roll through red lights when there is no one...
People accused of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses are at risk of several significant penalties. The courts can imprison them or order them to submit to probation oversight. The driver accused may have to pay a large fine and cover court costs. Their driving...
States across the country, including Virginia, have laws that require to “move over” a lane or, if that’s not safe, at least slow down when they encounter a first responder vehicle on the road. This helps firefighters, police and emergency medical technicians (EMTs)...
Police officers are agents of the state. As such, they are subject to restrictions imposed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. People in the United States have the right to be free from unreasonable searches and property seizures. Those rights persist even in...
Young adults have a tendency to learn by making mistakes. Sometimes, those mistakes occur at school. They get into fights in the lunchroom or skip class and get caught. They may become acclimated to facing administrative penalties without any real-world implications....
Many people accused of violating traffic statutes don't see the value in fighting a pending ticket. Frequently, motorists simply pay their citations when a police officer issues a ticket. They may also plead guilty to serious traffic violations that are technically...
Most traffic violations in Virginia lead to tickets. Police officers issue a citation accusing a driver of a specific traffic infraction. The driver can fight the ticket or pay the fine depending on their circumstances. Some traffic violations are significant enough...
Disagreements can turn physical in a matter of moments. One person says the wrong thing or behaves in an intimidating way, and the other responds with physical aggression. Police officers in Virginia may decide to arrest an individual involved in a fistfight or...
Suppose you’re a motorist who prides themselves on having a clean DUI record; being charged for driving under the influence for the very first time in your life can be an intimidating and frightening experience. You may wonder what a DUI arrest may mean for your...