Salama v. Commonwealth

BY JUDGE STANLEY P. KLEIN

This cause is before the Court on Petitioner Sandra Lynn Salama’s Petition for a Restricted Permit to Operate a Motor Vehicle. Salama argues that she should receive credit for the period of time her license was revoked before being adjudicated an habitual offender pursuant to Va. Code § 46.2-360. For the reasons set forth below, the Court agrees that Salama is entitled to the credit she seeks, and her petition is granted.

I. Background

On September 18, 1990, Salama was convicted for driving under the influence in violation of Va. Code § 18.2-266. Salama was again…