Attorneys at Law
Traffic
We handle traffic tickets for reckless driving, speeding, driving on a suspended license, and driving without a license. Our attorneys regularly appear in traffic court in Arlington,Fairfax, Alexandria, Falls Church, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford. We try to help our clients avoid points, higher insurance rates or problems with government security clearances caused by traffic tickets.
About Terpak and Associates:
Our mission is to provide prompt, high quality legal services to benefit the lives of our clients. From complex immigration or personal injury matters to simple traffic cases, our attorneys understand that communication is a key to success. Whether you have a seven figure accident case or a straightforward family immigration matter, you need confidence that your lawyer understands your problem and is working with you to achieve results.
If you need a Northern Virginia Traffic Lawyer or an Personal Injury Lawyer, we have offices conveniently located to serve your Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. location. At Terpak and Associates, we strive to build a partnership for success with every client.
Our clients range from individuals to large corporations, and we regularly appear in state and federal courts. Based in Arlington, Virginia, a few miles from Washington D.C. and Maryland, we accept personal injury and traffic cases in Virginia and we handle U.S. immigration cases worldwide.
Memberships:
Virginia State Bar, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Our Northern Virginia Location:
943 S. George Mason Drive, Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22204
Traffic Practice Areas
Reckless Driving
If you are caught driving 20 mph over the speed limit in Virginia, you may received a "reckless driving" ticket. Reckless driving is a class one misdemeanor, and can result in jail time, heavy fines, and a license suspension. Our lawyers will go to court with you and negotiate the case or take it to trial, depending on your best interest.
Suspended License
Driving on a suspended license is a serious traffic violation. In Virginia, multiple convictions can result in mandatory jail time. Even a first time conviction can result in jail time, heavy fines, and additional license suspensions. Before you can be convicted, the government must prove notice. Failure to meet this notice requirement can result in dismissal of the case based on a technicality.
Speeding
If you are accused of breaking the speed limit, you have a right to appear in court to contest the charge. If you fight the charge, the police officer must be able to prove your speed in court. To prove your speed they often must provide certificates proving their speedometer, radar or laser was working properly. If they fail to do so, your case may be dismissed on a technicality.
Accident Tickets
If you get in an accident in Virginia, you may be given a ticket. Traffic accidents often result in the following traffic citations:
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§ 46.2-816 Following too closely
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§ 46.2-821 Stop Sign Violation; Failure to Yield
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§ 46.2-83 Failure to Obey a Highway Sign
- § 46.2-833 Failure to Obey a Traffic Light; Red light Violation
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§ 46.2-804 Improper Lane Change; Unsafe Lane Change
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§ 46.2-852 Reckless Driving; Accidents.
Winning your traffic case may be very important to you, depending on your situation. Our lawyers regularly represent those involved in Virginia accident cases.
Free Consultation
Please contact us for a free evaluation of your case at 703.933.0266
Traffic News
Fairfax Jail Will Check For Illegal Immigrants:
Fairfax County Sheriff Stan G. Barry, who runs Virginia's largest jail, has decided to begin screening inmates for immigration violations and working with federal authorities to deport those illegally in this country.(Full Story)
Man Fined For Sending Text Messages To Ex:
A Chesapeake judge fined Brian Query $50, plus $72 for court fees, last week. The charge carried a maximum fine of $500. It's a misdemeanor to call another person's telephone intending to annoy them.(Full Story)
VA Teen Is Sentenced to a Year in Jail for Deadly High-Speed Crash:
Saadet Muslu's classmates at Langley High School in McLean will be heading to college soon, but she'll be serving a one-year jail sentence.(Full Story)
New Virginia Traffic Laws Take Effect July 1, 2007:
-"Abusive drivers" fees in addition to the normal fines will be imposed for some traffic offenses. Those cited for reckless driving (a charge that can be given for multiple reasons, including speeding 20 miles per hour above the limit or driving with faulty brakes) will pay an extra $1,050; those convicted of drunk driving will pay an extra $2,250; and those caught driving without a license will pay an extra $900. These additional fees only apply to Virginia residents and not out-of-state offenders.
-Drivers under the age of 18 can be ticketed for using wireless devices while driving if doing so while committing some other offense.
-Localities with sufficient populations will be allowed to have red light cameras.
Will your insurer pay up?:
We buy insurance to protect ourselves against catastrophes. But will coverage be there when we need it? There have been enough headlines, lawsuits and regulatory concern in recent years to give us pause. (Full Story)