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Reckless Driving (98/60) Reduced in Chesapeake, VA

Client was charged with the criminal offense of Reckless Driving (98/60) in Chesapeake, VA. A conviction of Reckless Driving 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 suspension of your driver’s license for a maximum of 6 months, a maximum fine of $2500, demerit points on your driving record, and increased auto-insurance rates. Notably, if anyone is convicted at this speed, judges will strongly consider imposing an active jail sentence. Attorney Michael Huff presented mitigating evidence to the judge and was able to avoid a jail sentence for our client and was also able to get our client's charge reduced to a non-criminal offense, which is hard to do when your alleged speed is 90 mph or higher.

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DUI Reduced in Virginia Beach, VA

Client was charged with the criminal offense of Driving Under the Influence ("DUI") in Virginia Beach VA. A conviction of DUI in Virginia can have consequences such as (i) a permanent conviction of a class 1 misdemeanor; (ii) an active and/or a suspended jail sentence of a maximum of 12 months; (iii) a "mandatory" suspension of your driver’s license for 12 months (iv) the mandatory installation of an ignition interlock system, which is a breath machine, in one of your vehicles for a minimum of 6 months; (v) mandatory alcohol and substance abuse education (called "VASAP") and/or alcohol treatment; (vi) a "mandatory minimum" fine of at least $250 up to a maximum fine of $2500; (vii) the maximum amount of demerit points on your driving record; (viii) increased auto-insurance rates for years; and (ix) difficulties with employment. After a successful negotiation with the prosecutor, Attorney Michael Huff was able to get our client's charge reduced (i.e., amended) to a non-DUI offense. This type of outcome is known as a "Wet Reckless Driving."

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DUI Dropped in Hampton, VA

Client was charged with the criminal offense of Driving Under the Influence ("DUI") in Hampton VA. A conviction of DUI in Virginia can have consequences such as (i) a permanent conviction of a class 1 misdemeanor; (ii) an active and/or a suspended jail sentence of a maximum of 12 months; (iii) a "mandatory" suspension of your driver’s license for 12 months (iv) the mandatory installation of an ignition interlock system, which is a breath machine, in one of your vehicles for a minimum of 6 months; (v) mandatory alcohol and substance abuse education (called "VASAP") and/or alcohol treatment; (vi) a "mandatory minimum" fine of at least $250 up to a maximum fine of $2500; (vii) the maximum amount of demerit points on your driving record; (viii) increased auto-insurance rates for years; and (ix) difficulties with employment. After a successful negotiation with the prosecutor, Attorney Michael Davis was able to get our client's charge completely dropped.

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