Arlington General District Judge Dorothy Clarke ruled Tuesday that the state’s new fees for “abusive drivers” are unconstitutional.
Clarke bought the defendant’s equal protection argument. The scheme applies only to state residents.
The Washington Post has the story.
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Thursday, September 27, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
No civil remedial fees ruling in Arlington
Northern Virginia will have to wait a while longer for a ruling on the constitutionality of the state’s civil remedial fees.
Thaddeus Furlong, an attorney for a Centreveille man charged with reckless driving for traveling 75 mph in a 55 mph zone, had challenged the statute.
However, Arlington General District Judge Thomas J. Kelly Jr. ruled on Aug. 20 that it would be premature to rule on the fees before a reckless-driving conviction.
Yesterday, the charge was amended to driving 74 mph, and the defendant was convicted of speeding and fined $95 and costs, a typical disposition for a driver with a good record. Because speeding is an infraction instead of a misdemeanor or felony, the civil remedial fees statute does not apply.
The Washington Post has the details.
Thaddeus Furlong, an attorney for a Centreveille man charged with reckless driving for traveling 75 mph in a 55 mph zone, had challenged the statute.
However, Arlington General District Judge Thomas J. Kelly Jr. ruled on Aug. 20 that it would be premature to rule on the fees before a reckless-driving conviction.
Yesterday, the charge was amended to driving 74 mph, and the defendant was convicted of speeding and fined $95 and costs, a typical disposition for a driver with a good record. Because speeding is an infraction instead of a misdemeanor or felony, the civil remedial fees statute does not apply.
The Washington Post has the details.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Arlington judge upholds transportation authorities
Arlington Circuit Judge Benjamin N.A. Kendrick yesterday upheld the new law allowing for the establishment of regional transportation authorities that can issue bonds and impose taxes.
This 2007 General Assembly, as part of a comprehensive transportation package, authorized the creation of authorities in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads.
Richmond lawyer Patrick McSweeney and the challengers he represents call the plan taxation without representation. McSweeny said he will seek to take the matter to the Supreme Court of Virginia.
The Washington Post has the story.
This 2007 General Assembly, as part of a comprehensive transportation package, authorized the creation of authorities in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads.
Richmond lawyer Patrick McSweeney and the challengers he represents call the plan taxation without representation. McSweeny said he will seek to take the matter to the Supreme Court of Virginia.
The Washington Post has the story.
Sunday, April 1, 2007
Pack your bar card when going to Arlington…
If you’re going into the Arlington County Courthouse, and you want to carry your cellphone, be aware that pretty soon you’re going to need to have your Virginia State Bar membership card with you.
Here’s why: Cellphones, pagers, cameras and a number of other electronic devices will be banned from the courthouse effective April 23, according to the Arlington sheriff’s department. But attorneys with a current bar card will be exempt from the ban.
If you forget your card, not to worry: The sheriff’s office will have lockers nearby to store any banned items. The Washington Post has the story.
Here’s why: Cellphones, pagers, cameras and a number of other electronic devices will be banned from the courthouse effective April 23, according to the Arlington sheriff’s department. But attorneys with a current bar card will be exempt from the ban.
If you forget your card, not to worry: The sheriff’s office will have lockers nearby to store any banned items. The Washington Post has the story.
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