Criminal Defense FAQs - Roanoke VA

Criminal Defense FAQs – Roanoke VA

How Many Points is Reckless Driving in Virginia?

By Rob Dean on Oct 23, 2016

It is a common question: “How many points is reckless driving in Virginia?” You have been stopped for speeding above 80 mph on a Virginia highway. You received a summons for “reckless driving,” a criminal traffic offense that punishes driving at any speed above 80 mph on a Virginia road.

If you are convicted of reckless driving, then you will receive: . . .

Can a Witness “Plead the Fifth” in Virginia?

By Rob Dean on Dec 21, 2015

When a witness is called to testify in a Virginia criminal case, they have a right under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution to refuse to testify – if their testimony would be self-incriminating. But under certain circumstances, such as an offer of immunity, they may still be required to testify.

The United States Supreme Court has held that . . .