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Reckless Driving (102/60) Active Jail Sentence Avoided in Chesapeake, VA

Client was charged with the criminal offense of Reckless Driving (102/60) in Chesapeake, VA. If anyone is convicted at this speed, judges will strongly consider imposing an active jail sentence. Mr. Huff presented mitigating evidence to the judge and was able to avoid an active jail sentence for our client.

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Driving Under Suspension 5th Offense Reduced in Virginia Beach, VA

Client was charged with the criminal offense of Driving Under Suspension 5th Offense in Virginia Beach, VA. The officer alleged that our client was driving when he had a suspended driver's license. If anyone within a 10-year period is convicted of a 3rd or subsequent offense of Driving Under Suspension, judges must impose a "mandatory minimum" active jail sentence of 10 days and a “mandatory” driver's license suspension of up to 90 days. This case was an appeal in the Circuit Court as our client represented himself in the lower court without an attorney. After retaining our law firm, Mr. Huff presented mitigating evidence to the judge and was able to get our client's charge reduced to a lesser misdemeanor offense that does not carry a mandatory minimum active jail sentence of 10 days nor a mandatory driver's license suspension of up to 90 days.

Note: The Circuit Court does not list the attorney of record on their website.

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Underage Possession of Alcohol Dismissed in Newport News, VA

Client was charged with Underage Possession of Alcohol in Newport News, VA. If convicted of this offense, the maximum penalties include up to 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine. Mr. Huff went to trial on the case and the judge found our client not guilty and dismissed the charge.

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Tunnel Height Violation Dismissed in Hampton, VA

Client is a CDL holder that was charged with the criminal offense of Tunnel Height Violation in Hampton, VA. The officer alleged that the height of our client’s trailer exceeded that permitted in the westbound tunnel of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. If anyone is convicted of a Tunnel Height Violation, judges must impose a "mandatory" fine of $1,000 for a 1st offense or $2,500 fine for a 2nd or subsequent offense. In addition, this offense is also deemed a moving violation that carries demerit points. Mr. Huff went to trial on the case and the judge found our client not guilty and dismissed the charge.

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Greencard Application Approved by USCIS

Foreign National client sought to obtain a greencard in the United States. A greencard is the official document that gives a foreign national person permission to permanently live and work in the United States. Mrs. Huff prepared the appropriate Forms and presented sufficient evidence to USCIS and was able to get our client’s Greencard Application approved.

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