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Stanton Law is a leading criminal and traffic defense law firm based in Richmond, Virginia. We recently secured a remarkably favorable outcome for a client charged with Reckless Driving in Henrico County. Our client was cited for driving 100 mph in a 65 mph zone—an offense that not only qualifies as Reckless Driving under Virginia …

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COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA — All charges have been dropped against a nurse wrongfully accused in a widely publicized Colonial Heights nursing home abuse investigation, thanks to the strategic defense by Stanton Law. The defendant, a licensed nurse, was initially charged with two counts of Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult Resulting in Death and one count …

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Stanton Law is a leading criminal and traffic defense firm based in Richmond, Virginia. We recently secured a dismissal for a client facing a serious traffic charge in Henrico General District Court. Our client was charged with Reckless Driving for allegedly traveling 94 mph in a 65 mph zone. After carefully following Mr. Stanton’s pre-court …

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If you have been charged with a DUI or DWI in Virginia, you may be wondering whether there is a difference between the two. These terms are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion about the specific charges and penalties involved. Understanding how Virginia law defines and treats these offenses is essential, especially if you are …

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Stanton Law is a leading criminal and traffic defense law firm in Richmond, Virginia. Recently, we successfully represented a driver in a traffic case. Our client in New Kent was initially cited for Reckless Driving on March 13, 2025, for traveling 108 mph in a 70 mph zone. They followed our legal guidance, and we …

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Reckless driving is a serious traffic offense in Virginia, defined under section §46.2-852 as, “Irrespective of the maximum speeds permitted by law, any person who drives a vehicle on any highway recklessly or at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person shall be guilty …

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If you’ve recently been charged with a first-time DUI in Virginia, you may feel overwhelmed and uncertain about what lies ahead. One of the biggest concerns for many individuals is whether they’ll face jail time. Virginia’s DUI laws are some of the toughest in the nation, and understanding your risks is important for your case. …

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