My Speeding Ticket Is Considered Reckless Driving?
If you are an out of state driver who was cited with what you thought was just a speeding ticket over 80 mph, you were probably shocked to learn that Virginia law considers that Reckless Driving. Hence this search for answers and assistance. Notably, Virginia has over a dozen Reckless Driving statues; however, the ones […]
What to Expect After a First, Second, or Third DUI Charge in Virginia
You were arrested on drunk driving charges once before, but you were given probation and the charges were eventually dropped. Now you are facing a second DUI conviction, and you’re not sure what to expect. Could you end up going to jail or losing your license even if your first offense happened several years ago? […]
“The Good Samaritan Law” – §18.2-251.03 (Code of Virginia, 1950)
Tyson’s CorneR: Information please… The following “blog post” is a continuation of a recent Facebook post by M. Tyson Daniel – founder of and lawyer with The Daniel Law Firm PC in Roanoke, Virginia – which addressed, in limited part, the recent passing of “The Good Samaritan Law” in Virginia [codified at §18.2-251.03 (Code of Virginia, […]
Your Reckless Driving Charge – It May Not Be That Bad
If you are reading this, then you probably received anywhere from three to ten scary letters from lawyers talking about how you’ve been charged with a Class 1 Misdemeanor and are “…possibly facing up to 12 months in jail, a $2,500 fine and a loss of license for up to 6 months, etc. etc.” Indeed, […]
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The Stop Under what conditions were you stopped? Were you pulled over during the day or at night? Was there an accident? Are there any witnesses. No details are minor and can make a world of difference. Let our Law Firm work with you to sort out this information. At the scene What were the […]
Special Charges for Felony Assault Actions Against Virginia Residents
There are many different types of charges for inflicting physical harm on a person under Virginia laws. The most common laws refer to physical injury as crimes of assault or battery. Assault generally refers to an intention to cause physical harm (including threatening harm or placing the victim in reasonable fear of harm), while battery occurs […]
License Suspension, Imprisonment, and Other Underage DUI Penalties in Virginia
Most drivers in Virginia may be charged with driving under the influence if their blood alcohol content (BAC) level is.08 percent or greater. However, the law is very different for younger drivers. Since the legal amount of allowable intoxication in a person under 21 is zero, there is a zero tolerance law for any driver […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to What Will Happen in Your Virginia Car Accident Case
Many people who are injured in car accidents may suffer from lost wages and medical costs above and beyond what their insurance will cover. If the insurance company is refusing your coverage, you may want to file a claim to get the full amount of payment you deserve. Understanding the Essential Elements of a Virginia […]
Motorcycle Safety
Motorcycles do not have the protections afforded to the automobiles – which are equipped with roofs, doors and airbags – that share the highways with them. However, the joy of riding doesn’t have to mean sacrificing one’s personal safety. There are several different types of safety gear that should be worn, and in many states, are required to […]
Application for Restricted License
Application for Restricted License (Form DC-263 Master 10/13)