Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

I am an immigrant ticketed in fairfax county, VA for speeding 68/55 under 46.2.830 and the ticket shows arrest date. Is this a criminal offense that would affect my immigration process. I dont want to have arrest record. Can I contest?

Asked on 1/13/12, 6:39 pm

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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No, the charge as you've cited it should qualify as a traffic infraction

rather than as a criminal misdemeanor offense and therefore should have no

bearing whatsoever on your immigration status.

And, yes, of course, you could contest it, but it might

make more sense under these facts for you to agree to plead guilty to driving at 59 mph in a 55 mph zone if the prosecutor is willing

to reduce the charge to the foregoing as suggested.

Answered on 1/13/12, 9:25 pm

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