Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
In Virginia, do misdemeanor traffic charge failing to yield right of way be tried without a lawyer ? Even if defendant ask for a lawyer ?
Asked on 1/29/14, 12:17 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Failure to yield the right of way is not a misdemeanor offense under
the Criminal Code of Virgina but rather a traffic infraction, and, as such,
a conviction for such a violation does not carry with it any imposable jail time,
and consequently a traffic court hearing such a matter is not required to appoint the accused violator an attorney, even if he asks for one.
Answered on 1/30/14, 8:07 am
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