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- Ferrum Man Sentenced for Hunting Accident Death
- Christiansburg Teacher Charged in Student Sex Case
- Three Rocky Mount Men Charged After Shots Fired From Vehicle
- Tragic Murder-Suicide in Clearbrook in Roanoke County
- Woman Charged in Roanoke Stabbing
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Speeding and Reckless Driving
Drivers Face Increased Fines for Speeding
A budget amendment took effect on July 1, 2010, which increases the fines for drivers caught speeding in Virginia.Virginia State Police Issue 7,000 Tickets Over Weekend
Virginia State Police issued over 7,000 tickets as a result of stepped-up patrols on I-95 and I-81 during the weekend of March 6 & 7, 2010. Offenses ranged from seatbelt violations to drunk driving.Criminal Defense
Ferrum Man Sentenced for Hunting Accident Death
A Ferrum man was sentenced to one year in prison for shooting and killing a Ferrum College student in a hunting accident last November.Christiansburg Teacher Charged in Student Sex Case
A former Christiansburg teacher is facing eight felony counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor.Three Rocky Mount Men Charged After Shots Fired From Vehicle
Three Rocky Mount men are facing charges in connection with a recent incident in which shots were fired from a vehicle in a residential area.Tragic Murder-Suicide in Clearbrook in Roanoke County
Diamond Underwood, 33, was shot and killed by George "Kenny" Whitt, 30, in an apparent murder-suicide in Southwestern Roanoke County last Monday. After killing Underwood, Whitt then turned the gun on himself, according to authorities. The bodies were found on a lawn near the corner of Franklin Rd. and Indian Grave Rd.Glade Hill Man Charged in Shooting Death
Jeremiah Lee Stump of Glade Hill, VA, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Chad Evan English of Redwood, VA.Woman Charged in Roanoke Stabbing
Roanoke Police have charged 51-year-old Ester Johnson with malicious wounding in connection with a stabbing on the 500 block of Harrison Ave.Rocky Mount Man Facing Murder Charge
A Rocky Mount resident has been indicted by a grand jury on a second-degree murder charge in connection with a March shooting death.Two Bassett Men Face 16 Indictments for Theft
Two Bassett, VA, men are facing 16 indictments for theft after they allegedly stole parts from tour buses.Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
Miami Dolphins Running Back Charged with DUI
Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown was arrested this past weekend near Atlanta, Ga, and charged with driving under the influence (DUI). He was released after posting bond.
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Speeding and Reckless Driving
- I've been accused of reckless driving in Virginia - should I hire a lawyer?
- What speed is considered reckless driving in Virginia?
- If I am convicted of a Virginia reckless driving charge, what kind of punishment will I face?
- If my license is suspended in Virginia, can I drive in other states?
- Does the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) assess demerit points for accidents?
Criminal Defense
- What does it mean for someone to be "released on summons"?
- Police arrested me and took me into custody for a criminal offense in Virginia. Do I have to stay in jail until my trial takes place or is it possible to be released before trial?
- Can I appeal a magistrate's decision to hold me in jail without bond until my Virginia trial date?
- I'm going to be arraigned in Virginia. What happens at an arraignment?
- In Virginia, will I be required to appear in court for an arraignment, or can a lawyer handle this for me?
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
- When I was pulled over for suspicion of DUI / DWI, I wasn't read my rights. Does this mean that my case will be dismissed?
- If I am convicted of a DUI / DWI in Virginia, what sort of jail time could I be facing?
- I took the Preliminary Breath Test and blew less than a .08. Since that is below the legal limit, why was I still arrested for a Virginia DUI / DWI?
- Will I lose my license if I am convicted of drunk driving in Virginia?
- If my breath or blood test result came in above 0.08, am I definitely going to be found guilty?