Reckless Driving

Josh Brent May Have Driven as Fast as 134MPH After a night of drinking in December 2012, Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent was careening down the highway in his 2007 Mercedes s60 when hit a curb, lost control of the car and flipped. This ultimately killed his passenger, teammate Jerry Brown. … Read Full Post

In early February, the Virginia House and Virginia Senate voted on HB1907 and SB1222 respectively. The House passed the bill by a count of 94-4 and the Senate by 24-15. This means this bill, which makes texting while driving a primary offense that carries a mandatory fine of $200, is being taken… Read Full Post

Rural County in Ireland Pushes to Allow Drunk Driving Councillor Danny Healy-Rae brought forth a motion in January 2013 to allow citizens of Kerry County to drive home after consumption of a couple or a few alcoholic beverages. He argues that the roads in this very rural area of Ireland cannot be… Read Full Post

In the state of Virginia, Reckless Driving is mainly defined as driving 20+ mph over the posted speed limit, or driving over 80 mph no matter the posted limit. It is a class 1 misdemeanor and can land even the most law abiding citizen in jail or stuck with up to a $2,500.00 fine. Del. Joe… Read Full Post

Mike Crapo, the Idaho senator, was arrested for DUI early Sunday morning in the City of Alexandia, Virginia.  Police said the senator’s blood-alcohol level was .110. In Virginia, drivers at a blood-alcohol level.08 or higher are considered intoxicated.  There is no difference in punishment between… Read Full Post

A young man ran out of gas one night at the Fairfax Co./Loudoun Co. border.  He put his caution lights on and started to roll his car out of the roadway.  Unfortunately, another driver, who had allegedly been using his phone to text while driving, hit the stranded driver and fatally injured him.… Read Full Post