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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, which is 13'6". A conviction of Tunnel Height Violation in Virginia can have consequences such as a permanent conviction of a misdemeanor, demerit points on your driving record that will, in turn, affect your CDL and your employment, and a "mandatory" fine of $1,000 for a 1st offense or $2,500 fine for a 2nd or subsequent offense. Client is from Georgia and Mr. Huff was able to resolve the case without our client having to appear in court. Mr. Huff went to trial on the case and the judge found our client not guilty and dismissed the charge upon payment of court costs.

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DUI Dismissed in Chesapeake, VA

Client was charged with the criminal offense of Driving Under the Influence (“DUI”) in Chesapeake, VA. A conviction of DUI in Virginia can have consequences such as a permanent conviction of a class 1 misdemeanor, active and suspended jail time for a maximum of 12 months, a mandatory suspension of your driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, installation of an ignition interlock system in your vehicle for a minimum of 6 months, mandatory alcohol and substance abuse education ("VASAP") and/or treatment, maximum fine of $2500, demerit points on your driving record, increased auto-insurance rates, and difficulties with employment. This case was an appeal in the Circuit Court as our client lost his first DUI trial in the General District Court. At the appeal, Attorney Michael Huff went to trial in the case for the second time and the judge found our client not guilty and dismissed the charge.

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

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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, which is 13'6". A conviction of Tunnel Height Violation in Virginia can have consequences such as a permanent conviction of a misdemeanor, demerit points on your driving record that will, in turn, affect your CDL and your employment, and a "mandatory" fine of $1,000 for a 1st offense or $2,500 fine for a 2nd or subsequent offense. Client is from Pennsylvania and Mr. Huff was able to resolve the case without our client having to appear in court. 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, which is 13'6". A conviction of Tunnel Height Violation in Virginia can have consequences such as a permanent conviction of a misdemeanor, demerit points on your driving record that will, in turn, affect your CDL and your employment, and a "mandatory" fine of $1,000 for a 1st offense or $2,500 fine for a 2nd or subsequent offense. Client is from Virginia and Mr. Huff was able to resolve the case without our client having to appear in court. Mr. Huff successfully argued a pre-trial motion and was able to have our client's charge dismissed.

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Overheight Violation Dismissed in Hampton, VA

Client is a CDL holder that was charged with the traffic infraction of Overheight Violation in Hampton, VA. This is the small version of the Tunnel Height Violation charge. The officer alleged that the height of our client’s trailer exceeded that permitted in the westbound tunnel of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, which is 13'6". A conviction of Overheight Violation in Virginia can have consequences such as a fine of $250. Notably, unlike the bigger version of this charge called Tunnel Height Violation, this offense is not a criminal offense, does not carry demerit points, and does not carry a "mandatory" fine of $1,000. Client is from New York and Mr. Huff was able to resolve the case without our client having to appear in court. Mr. Huff went to trial on the case and the judge found our client not guilty and dismissed the charge.

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