Top Rated Powhatan County VA Traffic Lawyers • 1500+ Reviews
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established Powhatan County law firm. We have been recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report. Our lawyers specialize in defending traffic cases and possess over 60 years of combined experience. We represent clients before the Powhatan County General District Court. Our attorneys are experienced traffic law practitioners and are routinely recognized for legal excellence and high ethical standards. We will examine your case and determine the best way to defend it. We have been favorably reviewed more times than any other law firm that defends Powhatan County VA traffic cases. Our goal is simple: secure the best possible result!
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Best Defense Traffic Law Attorneys For Powhatan VA Cases
The traffic laws are aggressively enforced in Powhatan County VA. Virginia State Troopers and Powhatan Deputy Sheriffs patrol the county. Virginia law classifies traffic violations into three categories: Felony offenses, misdemeanor offenses and traffic infractions. State Troopers & the Powhatan Sheriff’s Office strictly enforces these traffic laws. Do not expect to get a warning. State routes 288, 60 & 522 along with other highways are targeted by law enforcement for traffic violations. Many out-of-state drivers find themselves needing representation in Powhatan County VA for their Route 288 traffic case. Put our experience to work for you! CAUTION: Convictions for traffic violations can increase the automobile insurance premium by as much as 79% according to a study conducted by Insurance.com
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Penalties For Powhatan VA Traffic Violation Convictions
- Incarceration
- Maximum fine of $2,500
- Loss of driving privileges
- Moving violation demerit points
- Increased automobile insurance premiums
- Employment issues
Exceptional Traffic Court Representation Powhatan County VA
In Virginia, every traffic case is set for trial before the Judge. The defendant motorist must either retain an experienced Powhatan County VA traffic attorney for representation or the motorist must appear in traffic court to defend the case alone. The procedural rules of trial are very rigid and are followed closely by the Judge. Non lawyers are often confused by these rigid procedural rules, especially the rules of evidence. Evidence and arguments are presented to the Judge. Do not plead guilty or pre-pay a traffic ticket without first consulting a Powhatan Traffic Lawyer. In some instances, your traffic ticket may actually be a misdemeanor criminal offense. Let us review your case. We can help!
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Powhatan VA Traffic Cases
- Habitual offender
- DUI
- Eluding the police
- Hit & Run
- No valid driver’s license
- No automobile insurance
- Suspended driver’s license
- Fail to yield emergency vehicle
- License restoration
- Reckless driving
- Moving violations
- Fail to move over
- Out-of-state drivers
- Speeding ticket
- Accidents
- Handheld cellphone use while driving
Free Consultation with Most Rated Powhatan VA Traffic Lawyers
Some folks think they do not need a Powhatan VA traffic lawyer for their case. One of the biggest issues with representing yourself is being able to make it to the Powhatan courthouse for trial. The average person typically does not understand the best course of action to defend a particular traffic case. Experienced Powhatan County VA traffic attorneys know the best tactics and options for obtaining the best results. Our traffic attorneys spend hours in the Powhatan VA Courts every week and are familiar with the habits of the different judges and the law enforcement officers who make the arrests and issue tickets for traffic violations. This local knowledge is invaluable in order to present the best defense.
Powhatan Virginia Traffic Courts Are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of a Powhatan County VA traffic violation, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Powhatan County General District Court. Trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the defense and the Powhatan County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. The adversarial system is designed to ensure a fair trial according to the rules of law and evidence by allowing each party to present their case and challenge the other party’s evidence and arguments. The Powhatan County judge evaluates the evidence, arguments, and reaches a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof. Our Powhatan County VA traffic lawyer can help you with your case.
Virginia Uniform Summons Traffic Ticket Issued by Powhatan Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Powhatan County VA law enforcement officers during a traffic stop. Motorists often refer to this document as either a traffic ticket or citation. The summons serves as legal notice for the alleged traffic violation. Signing the summons is not an admission of guilt. The summons advises you that a hearing will be at the Powhatan County Courthouse on a particular date and time. Law enforcement can also issue a summons for criminal offenses such as reckless driving and other misdemeanor offenses. Allow our top rated Powhatan County VA traffic lawyers to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Powhatan VA Traffic Attorney Recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding attorneys from over 70 practice areas including traffic law who have attained the highest degree of recognition and professional achievement. This organization recognizes the nation’s top rated lawyers using a patented process of independent research and peer input. Our Powhatan County VA traffic lawyers have been recognized by this publication since 2009. No more than five percent of the Virginia 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 Powhatan County VA traffic attorney who has been recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers with this elite award.
Powhatan County Route 288 Reckless Driving NOT GUILTY
Our traffic attorneys represented a client from out-of-state accused of criminal misdemeanor reckless driving for driving too fast on Route 288. A criminal conviction would have had career ending consequences. We were able to convince the Judge to find our client NOT GUILTY. Unfortunately, the Court was unwilling to dismiss the entire case, but we convinced the Judge to reduce the matter to the lowest offense possible called defective equipment. This is a non moving violation no points infraction.
Holding Cell Phone While Driving is a Powhatan VA Traffic Violation
The Powhatan Sheriff’s Office and State Police aggressively enforces the Virginia “Hands Free” driving law. This law prohibits having a phone or handheld personal communication device in your hand while driving pursuant to Va. Code §46.2-818.2. The Powhatan County law enforcement officer does not need to obtain evidence that you were doing anything in particular on the phone or device like texting to prove a violation. This is a moving violation demerit point offense. A conviction will post to your driving record. However, there are some exceptions. The hands free law does not apply to drivers who are lawfully parked or stopped, drivers reporting emergencies, and drivers using an amateur or citizens band radio.
Superb Avvo Rated Powhatan VA Traffic Lawyers
The Avvo Rating can help you find the right Powhatan County VA traffic lawyer. Avvo is a legal directory that rates lawyers using a special model on a scale of 1 (Extreme Caution) to 10 (Superb). Members of our Powhatan County VA traffic law firm maintain a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating. Avvo gathers relevant information from state bar associations, other organizations that license legal professionals and consumers to calculate the Avvo rating. The same set of standards is used for all lawyers evaluated. The Avvo rating is merit based. You cannot pay a fee to improve your Avvo rating. Exercise caution when you consult with a Powhatan County VA traffic attorney who is not properly rated.
Restoration of Driving Privileges Petition Powhatan County Circuit Court
Convictions for certain offenses will revoke Virginia driving privileges. This can be the case with certain DUI / DWI convictions or from an old Habitual Offender revocation. The most common scenario that requires petitioning the Powhatan Circuit Court for restoration of driving privileges is a conviction for third offense DUI / DWI within a 10 year period. In most cases, a driving privilege revocation will require that a Petition to Restore Driving Privileges be filed and argued before the Powhatan County Circuit Court. We frequently represent clients with this Petition. A common scenario involves a petitioner from another state whose Virginia driving privileges were revoked by the Powhatan Circuit Court years ago and needs the Virginia DMV block or hold removed.
Powhatan Traffic Violation Convictions Are Assessed DMV Demerit Points
There are numerous types of DMV demerit point violations. Demerit points are assessed by the DMV when a driver is convicted of a demerit point offense in the Powhatan Courts. Demerit points associated with a Powhatan conviction remain valid for two years from the date the Powhatan County offense is committed. Different violations carry different point assignments, depending on the seriousness of the offense. Convictions for serious offenses such as reckless driving carry 6 demerit points. One safe driving point is assigned for each full calendar year without any violations or suspensions. A motorist may accumulate a maximum of five safe driving points. For out-of-state drivers, the Powhatan County VA traffic conviction is eventually reported to the home state DMV.
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