Many people will find themselves in traffic court at one time or another in their lives. You have to make the decision whether it is worth it for you to have competent legal counsel accompany you. For red light or simple speeding tickets, you may want to take a chance and go to court without a lawyer. However, if you are facing a driving while intoxicated (“DWI”) charge, reckless driving charge, or if you have already had your license suspended or revoked, you should seriously consider retaining an attorney to represent you in court. DWI and reckless driving charges can result in your loss of license for a year or more. Since we have become a mobile society, it is very difficult to retain employment if you cannot drive to and from, and during, work hours.
With a competent attorney, you stand an excellent change of obtaining a restricted license, even if convicted. A restricted license permits you, among other things, to drive to and from your job, to and from your school, and to pick up a child at daycare..
Ives & Associates has experience in many other areas of criminal law. Please call us to discuss your particular concern.
Ives & Associates does not charge for initial consultations (the only exception is that Virginia Bar Association requires us to pass on a charge a $35.00 fee for referrals coming from their office.)
If you have any legal questions regarding any legal matter, please contact us for a free consultation. We will provide you with helpful legal advice - or find another attorney to do so if your question is outside of our area of expertise..
Mr. Ives has appeared before the following courts:
- Fairfax County / Fairfax City
- Prince William County
- Arlington County
- Alexandria City
- Loudoun County
- Washington, D.C.
- Montgomery County
- Federal Court - Eastern District of Virginia and District of Columbia