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It’s no secret that the unknown is terrifying. Nearly all of our clients come to us not knowing what the future holds for them, not knowing the procedures of the legal system, and not knowing what to do next. It’s scary. I’m here to tell you today that while life seems hectic right now, there are some things you can …
Let’s say you’ve been to court for a criminal matter or traffic offense like reckless driving, but you don’t agree with the decision of the Judge. Do you have to accept that decision? The short answer is no. If, in a lower court (Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court or General District Court), the Judge makes a decision that you don’t agree with, …
We strive to ensure that our potential clients are as informed as possible. This is the why we aim to answer every question presented during the first consultation, but sometimes clients can forget to ask all of their questions during the consultation. In effort to assist our potential clients with this inevitability, we have a quick tip for preparing for …
Here’s some truth for you, a reckless driving by speed ticket in Virginia can be very sneaky. It’s sneaky because it looks like a simple traffic violation—even the yellow paper the officer gave you looks like a traffic ticket. You were just going a little too fast, right? Time to just pay the fine and move on, right? Nope, I …
Let’s face it, hiring a professional can be expensive, especially if you hire a good professional. There is no denying that you can be smart and still need a professional with experience in a particular field in which you are not trained. Most lawyers I know hire other lawyers to represent them when they are faced with a legal issue. …
In Virginia, there are six main ways in which your car can be impounded. The first instance a vehicle may be impounded is if you’re arrested. If your vehicle is not legally parked, then police may impound it. Va. Code 19.2-80.1 states “in any case in which a police officer arrests the operator of a motor vehicle and there is …
Many people are unaware of the potential long-term consequences that can result from a reckless driving charge. Reckless driving is usually defined as speeding above 20 mph or speeding in excess of 80 mph (regardless of the applicable speed limit). However, a large range of dangerous driving behaviors may also be defined as reckless. The Virginia Code provides “irrespective of …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wayne Holcomb, attorney and now author, announces the release of his book How Much Trouble Am I in Now?! The Shocking Truth about Reckless Driving in Virginia. Have you ever wondered about the possible defenses of Reckless Driving in Virginia? What about the excuse “I was just going with the flow of traffic” or “I really had …
Surprisingly to many, Virginia has made it relatively easy to check the status of your criminal and civil case online (unless the case is in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court). The website provides information such as the hearing date and time, when a party has been served, what motions have been filed, and final dispositions, etc. To check on …
Maybe you overslept, got your court date confused, or you simply forgot, either way you missed your court date. What happens will likely depend on the type of case. For example, if you have a simple traffic case then the parties will likely try the case in your absence and you will be found “guilty in absentia.” The consequences could …