4.1 Overview of Traffic Representations

• Library: Defense of Serious Traffic Cases in Virginia (Virginia CLE) (2020 Ed.)

4.1 OVERVIEW OF TRAFFIC REPRESENTATIONS

4.101 In General. The timeline for disposition of serious traffic cases in the general district court is relatively short. Unlike a complex civil matter or a serious felony trial, the time available is usually only about 60 to 90 days from counsel's first contact with a client to the date of disposition unless the case is particularly complex or the client has special needs. Therefore, intensive trial preparation must begin as soon as counsel is retained. When...