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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an experienced law firm. We specialize in defending reckless driving cases and have over 60 years of collective reckless driving law experience. Our trial lawyers have been recognized for superior legal ability and the highest ethical standards. We can help you with your Virginia Beach VA reckless driving case. Do NOT plead guilty without first consulting an attorney. The consequences can be devastating. Our firm has been positively reviewed more than any other firm that defends VA Beach reckless driving cases. Do not miss an opportunity to defend yourself! CAUTION: A Virginia Beach 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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Reckless Driving is a Criminal Offense in Virginia
Reckless Driving in Virginia is a criminal misdemeanor offense. Most of our clients are good people who made a mistake. Our clients are serious about protecting their driving privileges. Other concerns include employment, professional licensing and automobile insurance policies. Virginians and residents from out of state need a dedicated professional advocate. We represent Virginia drivers and out-of-state clients before the Virginia Beach General District Court.
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Reckless Driving on Interstate 264 in Virginia Beach VA
Interstates 264 & 64 run through Virginia Beach VA. Several motorists get pulled over for driving too fast on this stretch of highway. Our reckless driving lawyers will examine your case and use proven strategies to defend you successfully. We use every resource the law allows to best protect our client. We zealously advocate for every client. We diligently fight for our clients to achieve the best possible outcome under the law. Let us review your case. You can benefit from our experience.
VA Reckless Driving Speeding Law is Enforced in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach enforces the reckless driving excessive speed law. Va. Code 46.2-862 is the most enforced reckless driving provision by State Troopers & Virginia Beach Police Officers. In Virginia Beach, much of the enforcement occurs on Interstates 264 & 64 and Routes 13 & 58. Virginia law states that a driver is guilty of reckless driving for driving 20 miles per hour or more above the speed limit. Violations of this law carry strict penalties if convicted.
Penalties For Virginia Reckless Driving Convictions
- Incarceration
- Maximum fine of $2,500
- Permanent Virginia criminal misdemeanor conviction
- Increased automobile insurance premiums
- Potential loss of employment or employment opportunities
- Suspension of driving privileges
Virginia Summons Reckless Driving Ticket Issued by Beach Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Beach Police 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 Virginia Beach 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 VA Beach reckless driving lawyers to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Free VA Beach Reckless Driving Lawyer Consultation
Some drivers think they do not need a lawyer for their VA Beach reckless driving case. The biggest issue is usually 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 rated Virginia Beach reckless driving lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining good results. Our attorneys spend a significant amount of time in the Virginia Beach General District Court every day 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.
Virginia Beach Reckless Driving Trials are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of reckless driving in Virginia Beach, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Virginia Beach General District Court. Reckless driving trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach 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.
Elite VA Beach Reckless Driving Attorneys by Virginia Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a lawyer rating service of outstanding attorneys from 70 plus practice areas including reckless driving law who have attained the highest degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This legal organization recognizes the top lawyers nationwide across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes using a patented process of independent research and peer input. Our Virginia Beach reckless driving lawyers have been recognized by this publication since 2009. No more than five percent of the lawyers are named to this list and no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list. This recognition is merit based. Retain a top rated Virginia Beach VA reckless driving attorney who has been recognized with this award.
A Virginia Beach Reckless Driving Ticket is NOT an Automatic Conviction
A reckless driving criminal conviction can negatively affect you in many ways. However, a Virginia Uniform Summons or ticket is NOT a conviction. Our reckless driving defense lawyers defend this type of allegation in the Virginia Beach General District Court. We know how to best protect our clients. The facts of each case can vary. Our knowledge, expertise, and experience helps us to select the best defense for your case. We diligently prepare arguments for your particular circumstances.
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Virginia Beach VA Reckless Driving Cases
- 46.2-852 – General rule
- 46.2-853 – Fail to maintain control; brakes
- 46.2-854 – Passing on grade or curve
- 46.2-855 – View obstructed/control impaired
- 46.2-856 – Passing two vehicles abreast
- 46.2-857 – Driving two abreast
- 46.2-863 – Failure to yield
- 46.2-864 – Parking lots
- 46.2-865 – Racing
- 46.2-865.1 – Injury or death while racing
- 46.2-858 – Passing at a railroad crossing
- 46.2-859 – Passing a stopped school bus
- 46.2-860 – Failing to give proper signals
- 46.2-861 – Driving too fast conditions
- 46.2-861.1 – Failure to “Move Over” or Yield to Stationary Emergency Vehicle
- 46.2-862 – Excessive speeding
- 46.2-866 – Racing; aiders or abettors
- 46.2-867 – Racing
- 46.2-868.1 – Aggressive driving
- 46.2-869 – Improper driving
Reckless Driving Attorney REDUCES Case to Defective Equipment
Defective equipment is a no points non-moving minor traffic infraction. A common example is operating a motor vehicle with a broken headlight or cracked windshield. A conviction only triggers a small fine. There is no other negative long standing impact. There are instances where we can convince the Judge to find our client NOT GUILTY of criminal misdemeanor reckless driving. If the Judge will not completely dismiss the case, then a defective equipment disposition is the next best result.
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4/8/2022 | Updated 5/20/2024
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