Category Archives: Reckless Driving

These posts are all about Virginia Reckless Driving laws, defenses, and consequence. If you have received a reckless driving ticket and you want more information than this is you first stop.

Do Radar Detectors and Anti-Ticket Devices Really Work?

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Luke Nichols

I defend speeding tickets for a living and I have heard some creative stuff in my time. However, most of it doesn’t work or has very limited usefulness. RADAR DETECTORS Radar detectors are probably the most useful devices you can … 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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Can I Really Go to Jail for Reckless Driving?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Luke Nichols

I get asked frequently whether people really do go to jail for reckless driving, and the answer is “Yes”. In Fairfax County, during a normal 1 month period in 2011 we counted 30 drivers who were sentenced to jail for … Continue reading →

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