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Feb. 20, 2018

If you're charged with speeding or reckless driving in Greene, your case will probably be heard by Judge Barkley. Judge Barkley has his own unique way of handling traffic cases.

Feb. 7, 2018

If you're charged with a crime and there's even a small possibility that jail time could be involved, your first court appearance will be a chance for you to tell the court what kind of attorney you'd like to represent you. You'll be called in front of the judge and the judge will ask whether you'd like a court appointed attorney, whether you'd like to hire your own attorney, or whether you'd like to represent yourself.

Jan. 10, 2018

If you're charged with speeding or reckless driving in Fluvanna, your case will probably be heard by Judge Durrer. Judge Durrer has his own unique way of handling traffic cases.

Dec. 16, 2017

Traffic cases are heard in Charlottesville on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. There are no interstate highways running through the City of Charlottesville so most cases are simple speeding cases..

Dec. 12, 2017

Most DUI cases are set for trial within one or two months from the time of your first appearance in Charlottesville General District Court. Your first appearance will usually be within a week of your arrest.

Nov. 18, 2017

Traffic cases are heard in Albemarle County on Monday and Friday mornings and Tuesday afternoons. If you received your ticket on Interstate 64, you were probably pulled over by a Virginia State Trooper.

Nov. 13, 2017

It depends. The first thing you should do is consult an attorney. Many people don't understand why police read you your rights and what happens when they don't read you your rights.

Oct. 27, 2017

One of the first things you will notice when you go into a General District Court in Virginia is many people to not dress up for court. General District Courts are very informal; the traffic docket can feel like the DMV sometimes.

Oct. 17, 2017

In Virginia the legal limit is 0.08. The phrase "legal limit" is misleading because it doesn't mean that you're automatically guilty if you blow above it or innocent if you blow below it.

Oct. 9, 2017

Some Virginia courts will not issue a bench warrant (capias) if you don't appear in court on a charge of simple possession of marijuana. Some courts will issue a bench warrant (capias) if you fail to appear in court.