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What is a Reckless Driving Summons?
October 21, 2010

When a person is stopped for reckless driving in Fairfax, Virginia, an officer has the discretion to issue a summons in lieu of arresting the person. In reckless driving cases, drivers are generally released on a summons.

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What is the legal standard for a DWI or DUI stop and arrest in Fairfax County Virginia?
October 21, 2010

Fairfax Virginia DWI/DUI/Drunk Driving Lawyers are often asked what the legal standard is for a DWI/DUI stop and arrest. An officer must have a "reasonable suspicion" of criminal activity to make a traffic stop. A mere hunch of illegal activity is not enough for an officer to stop a vehicle. A stop is not the same as an arrest. In order for a police officer to place a person under arrest, the officer must have "probable cause" to believe that the person committed a crime.

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Reckless Driving Charge Against Redskins' Williams Dismissed
October 14, 2010

A reckless driving charge against Redskins Trent Williams was dismissed by a substitute judge in Fairfax County General District Court this week based upon arguments made by a Fairfax Virginia Reckless Driving Defense Lawyer

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Fairfax Virginia Reckless Driving Lawyers Attorneys
October 10, 2009

If you have received a summons (ticket) for reckless driving (under Va. Code 42.2-862, 46.2-852, or another code section) in Fairfax County or another jurisdiction in Northern Virginia, we can help.  Contact a Fairfax Virginia Reckless Driving Traffic Defense Attorney for a free consultation

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Little Known Virginia Traffic Law Results in Criminal Convictions for Those that Fail to Change Lanes For Stopped Emergency Vehicles
July 12, 2009

An obscure Virginia Code provision is resulting in criminal (not traffic) convictions for drivers that fail to change lanes for stationary emergency vehicles displaying a flashing, blinking, or alternating emergency light.

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