Habitual Offender
Traffic Law Attorney
A person is guilty of operating a vehicle while a habitual offender if:
- He has previously been determined or adjudicated an habitual offender
- Repeat offender commits traffic violation
- They drive any motor vehicle or self-propelled machinery or equipment on the highways of the Commonwealth while the revocation of the person’s driving privilege remains in effect.
If a habitual offender does not endanger the life, limb, or property of another person. That person shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. This offense is punishable by a mandatory minimum term of confinement in jail of 10 days.
Punishment for a first offense habitual offender can be up to twelve months in jail and/or a $2,500 fine.
- A second or subsequent habitual offender is punished as a Class 6 felony and carries a mandatory minimum term of incarceration of one year in jail.
Anyone could unexpectedly find themselves facing criminal charges. In fact, a criminal charge can have lasting effects on the lives of those with such charges on their records. In order to effectively handle a serious legal situation, individuals often need to understand what they are facing. Contact Goff Voltin today to defend you now.
VIRGINIA CODE: http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter3/section46.2-357/
Committing crimes like this are very damaging towards your record. An expungement is a process of purging a criminal or arrest record. In other words, legal procedures to clear an eligible person’s criminal or arrest record will be used. Chapter 23.1 of the Virginia Code governs the process of expunging criminal records. We will educate and walk you through all the necessary steps to get the best results possible.
