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Jan. 10, 2018
If you're charged with speeding or reckless driving in Fluvanna, your case will probably be heard by Judge Durrer. Judge Durrer has his own unique way of handling traffic cases.
Read MoreDec. 16, 2017
Traffic cases are heard in Charlottesville on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. There are no interstate highways running through the City of Charlottesville so most cases are simple speeding cases..
Read MoreDec. 12, 2017
Most DUI cases are set for trial within one or two months from the time of your first appearance in Charlottesville General District Court. Your first appearance will usually be within a week of your arrest.
Read MoreNov. 18, 2017
Traffic cases are heard in Albemarle County on Monday and Friday mornings and Tuesday afternoons. If you received your ticket on Interstate 64, you were probably pulled over by a Virginia State Trooper.
Read MoreNov. 13, 2017
It depends. The first thing you should do is consult an attorney. Many people don't understand why police read you your rights and what happens when they don't read you your rights.
Read MoreOct. 27, 2017
One of the first things you will notice when you go into a General District Court in Virginia is many people to not dress up for court. General District Courts are very informal; the traffic docket can feel like the DMV sometimes.
Read MoreOct. 17, 2017
In Virginia the legal limit is 0.08. The phrase "legal limit" is misleading because it doesn't mean that you're automatically guilty if you blow above it or innocent if you blow below it.
Read MoreOct. 9, 2017
Some Virginia courts will not issue a bench warrant (capias) if you don't appear in court on a charge of simple possession of marijuana. Some courts will issue a bench warrant (capias) if you fail to appear in court.
Read MoreSept. 26, 2017
If you've spoken with several attorneys about your DUI case and are comparing prices, you should keep a couple things in mind. First, a higher fee does not mean a better attorney.
Read MoreSept. 18, 2017
Yes! You should never give up on your case. The consequences of a DUI conviction are simply too serious to give up without a fight.
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