Top Rated Reckless Driving Attorneys Courtland VA • 1500+ Reviews
Virginia has strict reckless driving laws. Reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor. The most enforced reckless driving provision in Courtland VA is the excessive speed provision pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-862. This law criminalizes driving 20 mph or more over the posted limit. Courtland police and State Troopers aggressively patrol Routes 460 & 58 and other state highways around Courtland VA. Deputy Sheriffs patrol the county to include Ivor & Branchville. We can successfully defend you. Our firm has been positively reviewed more than any other firm that defends Courtland VA reckless driving cases. Let us review your case.
Experienced Courtland VA Reckless Driving Lawyer
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established Courtland VA law firm. Our lawyers defend reckless driving allegations in the General District Court. Our attorneys have over 60 years of collective reckless driving law experience. We are a “Best Law Firm” according to U.S. News & World Report. Our attorneys are routinely recognized by various legal organizations for superior legal ability and high ethical standards. We believe that clients benefit from lawyers who specialize. CAUTION: A Courtland VA reckless driving conviction will on average increase the automobile insurance premium by 73% or $1,046 EACH YEAR, according to Insurance.com
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Experience Matters – Retain a Recognized Courtland Professional
Our attorneys are dedicated reckless driving defense lawyers. We are leaders in this practice area with a deep bench of experience from lecturing other attorneys about the status of the law at Virginia Trial Lawyers Association conventions to being a former Virginia State Trooper. You can benefit from our experience. An experienced Courtland VA Reckless Driving Attorney can present your best defense before the Courtland Courts. We know how to best protect our clients.
Reckless Driving Summons Issued by Courtland Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Courtland Police, the Sheriff’s Department or State Troopers during a reckless driving traffic stop. Motorists often refer to this document as a ticket. The summons serves as legal notice for the alleged reckless driving violation. Signing the summons is not an admission of guilt. The summons advises you that a hearing will be at the Courtland General District Court on a particular date and time. The hearing will either be an arraignment or a trial depending on the case. Allow our top rated Courtland VA reckless driving lawyers to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Free Courtland VA Reckless Driving Lawyer Consultation
Some drivers think they do not need a lawyer for their Courtland VA reckless driving case. The biggest issue with representing yourself is lack of experience. Keep in mind that there can be a lot riding on the case because reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor that carries harsh penalties. Our top Courtland VA reckless driving lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining good results. Our attorneys spend a significant amount of time in the Courtland Courts every week and are familiar with the habits of the of the different judges and the law enforcement officers who issue reckless driving tickets. This local knowledge is invaluable when determining how to best defend a reckless driving case.
Courtland Reckless Driving Trials are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of reckless driving in the Town of Courtland, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Courtland General District Court. Reckless driving trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Courtland Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and the defense. The adversarial system is designed to ensure a fair trial process subject to the rules of law and evidence by allowing each side to present their case and to be able to challenge the other’s arguments and evidence. The Courtland District Court Judge ultimately evaluates the evidence and arguments to reach a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof.
Penalties for Reckless Driving Convictions in Virginia
- Maximum 12 months in jail
- Maximum $2,500 fine
- Loss of driving privileges
- Moving violation demerit points
- Increased automobile insurance rates
- Community service
- Driver improvement programs
- Possible employment problems
Courtland VA Reckless Driving Speeding DISMISSED
Route 58 through Courtland VA is aggressively enforced by law enforcement. Many motorists find themselves charged with reckless driving while driving through Courtland. Our attorneys defended a client accused of reckless driving for excessive speed. In this case, we developed arguments to the admissibility of the RADAR evidence. The RADAR used in this particular case was not tested for accuracy with properly calibrated tuning forks, which is required by Va. Code 46.2-882.
NOT GUILTY Verdict in Courtland VA Reckless Driving Case
Virginia has several reckless driving laws. Driving 20 mph or more above the posted speed limit is a violation of Va. Code 46.2-862. Our Courtland VA attorneys routinely represent clients accused of reckless driving. The thought of a criminal misdemeanor conviction for driving is startling to many clients. Our lawyers have extensive experience defending reckless driving cases. We will present the best defense. Our lawyers have the ability to persuade the court to enter a not guilty verdict.
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7/4/2021 | Updated 6/9/2024
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