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Arlington judge rules ‘fees’ unconstitutional

September 27th, 2007 · No Comments · Arlington, Civil Remedial Fees

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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No civil remedial fees ruling in Arlington

September 11th, 2007 · No Comments · Arlington, Civil Remedial Fees

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 [...]

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Arlington judge upholds transportation authorities

August 29th, 2007 · No Comments · Arlington, Transportation

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 [...]

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Pack your bar card when going to Arlington…

April 1st, 2007 · 2 Comments · Arlington, Cellphones, Courthouse

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 [...]

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