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If a person is convicted of DUI for the first time in Virginia, their offense is considered a misdemeanor. A DUI offense is considered a first time offense if the defendant does not have any prior DUI convictions in the last ten years. For a first-time DUI offense, the defendant can receive a 1-year jail sentence, fine, and license suspension. BAC levels determine the minimum number of days a defendant must spend in jail before being eligible for parole. For example, a person with a BAC level of at least .15% to .20% will be required to serve a minimum of five days in jail.

Virginia law not only specifies speed limits to define the act of reckless driving, but the law also states that simply driving in a fast manner that may cause damage to life or property is considered reckless driving. In Virginia, if the driver's speeding conduct suggests that he or she is driving at a speed of more than 20 miles per hour or more over the applicable speed limit, the act is considered reckless driving. If a driver's speed exceeds 80 miles per hour, regardless of applicable speed restrictions, it is also considered reckless driving. A conviction for reckless driving is a Class 1 misdemeanor, which means you can be jailed for up to twelve months, and the maximum fine for this offense will be $2,500.

Fees for filing for divorce in Virginia differ depending on the county in which you file for divorce. Generally, an $86 filing fee is required to open your case and a $12 service fee is required if the complainant wants the bailiff to serve a defendant residing in Virginia. If the respondent does not reside in the state of Virginia, or if the complainant does not want a bailiff to serve the document, the complainant must arrange to have the documents served on the respondent. This can be achieved by using a private process server; or if the defendant is willing to accept service, have the summons issued to the plaintiff so that the plaintiff can arrange for the defendant to accept service before a notary public or execute a waiver of service. However, while the official court fee for divorce may seem cheap,

If an individual is convicted for a first-time DUI in Virginia, his offense is considered a misdemeanor. A DUI offense is considered a first-time offense if the accused does not have any previous DUI convictions in the last ten years. For a first-time DUI offense, the accused may be imposed with a jail sentence of 1 year, a fine, and suspension of license. The BAC levels determine the minimum number of days the accused should serve in jail before being eligible for probation. For instance, an individual with a BAC level of at least .15 % to .20% will be required to serve a minimum of five days in jail.

Not only does the Virginia law specify speed limits to define the act of reckless driving, but the law also provides that merely driving in a speedy manner that can cause harm to life or property is considered reckless driving. In Virginia, if the driver's speeding conduct suggests that he is driving at a rate of more than 20 miles per hour or more over the applicable speed limit, the act is considered reckless driving. If a driver’s speed exceeds 80 miles per hour, regardless of the applicable speed restrictions, it is also considered reckless driving. A reckless driving conviction is a Class 1 misdemeanor, which means you can be jailed for up to twelve months, and the maximum fine for this offense will be $2500.

The fees to file a divorce in Virginia differ based on the County in which you are filing for divorce. In general, the filing fee of $86 is required to open your case and a service fee of $12 if the complainant wishes to have a defendant that resides in Virginia served by the Sheriff. If the defendant does not reside in the State of Virginia, or if the complainant does not wish to have the document served by a sheriff, the complainant must make arrangements to have the documents served on the defendant. This may be accomplished by using a private process server; or if the defendant is willing to accept service, having the subpoena issued to the complainant so that the complainant may arrange for the defendant to accept service before a notary public or execute a waiver of notice. However, though the official court fee for the divorce may seem to be cheap, the actual divorce costs are the fees payable to a lawyer who represents you.