Need advice on a reckless ticket in VA

Red__Zed · 06-06-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Unless you are in the Armed Forces you cannot have an out-state license in the Republic of VA and I beleive in most of the states is like that too.

I just got a ticket last year for that reason because I had a FL license in top of the infraction that I was stop for.

However I got the stupid VA license, went to court and the charges where drop to driving with having possesion of a license.

What I learned in court that day is that if you go like a bully you are going to get hammer. If you admit your guilt and the infraction don't carry jail time the judge is more comprehensive with you and will reduce the charges if it is your 1st offense 99% of the time.

I agree for the most part, but every judge is different. It is often helpful to watch how they respond to earlier people.

My little brother got absolutely hosed. 4 counts of driving with a suspending license, operating a motorcycle without class M, reckless endangerment, running a red light, no insurance, no tags, no registration, vehicle not titled, etc... (he's our family's shining star

).

Went with him to court...he was a total dbag to the officer and the judge, talking smack about "f the pigs" and whatnot.

Judge decided to drop everything to one count of disregarding a highway sign. I was like

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