Category Archives: Driving on Suspended License

Posts dealing with Virginia licensing law, traffic tickets associated with licensing issues, and various driving on a suspended license type crimes. These posts also deal with getting back a suspended licenses, and how licenses are restricted.

Virginia Traffic Court – It pays to double check

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Luke Nichols

Ever seen a typpo? Yeah they happen all the time in most Virginia traffic courts. It begins with a ticket. The officer writes (by hand) a ticket on the side of the road. You get a carbon copy, the officer … Continue reading →

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How Does the Virginia DMV Demerit Point System Work?

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Luke Nichols

How do I get more “good” points? Each year, no matter what you do you get +1 point added to your record until you reach a maximum of +5 points. At +5 you max out, you have a “perfect record”. … Continue reading →

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Ten Things Virginia College Students Should Know Before they Get Arrested

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Luke Nichols

By: Luke J. Nichols of Spectrum Legal Defense. www.spectrum-legal.com When I came to Virginia as first year law student I knew Virginia was notorious for its strict laws and severe punishments. But the Old Dominion should come with warning labels. … Continue reading →

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No Attorney-No Deals in Fairfax County Traffic Court

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Luke Nichols

If you don’t have an attorney in Fairfax County Traffic Court then you cannot work out a deal for your case. Whether it is a DUI or a speeding ticket, prosecutors don’t negotiate with pro se defendants (defendants without attorneys). … Continue reading →

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