A client of Waltrip & Campbell, PC, represented by Brandon C. Waltrip, Esq., was found not guilty of Driving Under the Influence 2nd Offense in the Williamsburg James-City County General District Court after trial on May 19, 2016. The Court found there was insufficient evidence the client was driving on the night in question. If found guilty the client faced …
Can I Withdraw A Guilty Plea?
It is not uncommon in a criminal case for a client to be offered a plea agreement, accept, then reconsider. At that point the question becomes whether or not the plea of guilt can be withdrawn and a plea of not guilty entered. In order for a client to withdraw their plea of guilt they must demonstrate both of two requirements. …
Three Phases of a DUI
3 Phases of a DUI in Virginia There are three phases to every DUI, or Driving Under the Influence charge. These include the Stop, the Search, and the Trial. Based on the actions of the police officer, and the driver, a person charged with a DUI may have a charge dismissed. It’s important to understand each of these phases, and I …