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Reckless driving is aggressively enforced throughout Accomack County VA by the Accomack Sheriff’s Office, State Police and the other law enforcement agencies that patrol the area. U.S. Route 13 is the County’s major highway that tends to capture the most enforcement. Reckless driving is a class 1 misdemeanor criminal offense that has serious penalties if convicted. In fact, the penalties for a reckless driving conviction in Virginia are some of the strictest in the nation. An allegation is NOT a conviction. CAUTION: A reckless driving conviction will on average increase the automobile insurance premium by 73% or $1,046 EACH YEAR, according to a study conducted by Insurance.com
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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is a local Accomack VA law firm. We are recognized as a “Best Law Firm” according to U.S. News & World Report. Our lawyers have accumulated over 60 years of combined reckless driving law experience. We are recognized for superior legal ability and high ethical standards. Our attorneys will examine your case, deploy successful strategies during our representation, and use every resource the law allows to secure the best possible outcome. We are skilled Accomack VA Reckless Driving Lawyers with a successful record of professional representation. Our firm has been positively reviewed more than any other law firm that defends Accomack County VA reckless driving cases.
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Reckless Driving in Accomack is a Criminal Misdemeanor Violation
Reckless driving in Virginia is strict. There are more than 10 different reckless driving laws in the Commonwealth. Reckless driving is a class 1 misdemeanor criminal offense just like a DUI / DWI. A class 1 misdemeanor is the most serious type of misdemeanor. The penalties include incarceration. A reckless driving conviction can also jeopardize your driving privileges, career, driving record, and automobile insurance. Have you received a reckless driving ticket in Accomack County VA? If so, you need help from an experienced professional who specializes in successfully defending Accomack County reckless driving cases. In Virginia, reckless driving convictions are permanent, cannot be expunged, and remain on the DMV driving record for 11 years.
Virginia Reckless Driving Penalties Are Harsh
- Maximum 12 month jail sentence
- Maximum $2,500 fine
- Loss of driving privileges
- Permanent criminal conviction
- Increased automobile premiums
- Moving violation demerit points
- Community service
- Driver improvement programs
Retain the Best Accomack Reckless Driving Attorney
Reckless Driving in Accomack County VA is serious business. If the police have issued an Accomack VA reckless driving ticket to you, then you need help. A reckless driving conviction will negatively affect your future. An experienced Accomack VA Reckless Driving Lawyer can protect you. CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPRESENT YOURSELF WITHOUT FIRST CONSULTING AN ATTORNEY. A motorist may be convicted of criminal reckless driving for driving 20 mph over the speed limit. Retain the best traffic lawyer in Accomack for your reckless driving case.
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- 46.2-852 General recklessness
- 46.2-853 Fail to maintain proper control
- 46.2-854 Passing on a grade or curve
- 46.2-855 View obstructed/control impaired
- 46.2-856 Passing two vehicles abreast
- 46.2-857 Driving two abreast
- 46.2-858 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 Speeding
- 46.2-863 Failure to yield
- 46.2-864 Parking lots
- 46.2-865 Racing
- 46.2-865.1 Injury or death while racing
- 46.2-866 Racing; aiders or abettors
- 46.2-867 Racing; seizure of motor vehicle
- 46.2-868.1 Aggressive Driving
Accomack County VA Speeding Ticket Reckless Driving Attorneys
The Reckless Driving Speeding law pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-862 is the most enforced reckless driving law. This is no regular speeding ticket. This is a criminal misdemeanor offense. This law criminalizes driving 20 mph or more over the posted speed limit. The highest speed limit in Accomack is on Route 13 and is 55 mph. State Troopers and local Accomack authorities patrol Route 13 in Accomack County. A permanent criminal conviction is considered a harsh punishment by most for a speeding violation. Retain a top rated Accomack County reckless driving defense attorney to present your best defense.
Accomack Police Issue Uniform Summons Reckless Driving Ticket
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Accomack Deputy Sheriff’s 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 Accomack County 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 Accomack County VA reckless driving lawyers to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Free Accomack County VA Reckless Driving Lawyer Consultation
Some drivers think they do not need a lawyer for their Accomack County 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 rated Accomack VA reckless driving lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining good results. Our attorneys spend a significant amount of time in the Accomack 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.
Accomack Reckless Driving Trials are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of reckless driving in Accomack County, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Accomack County General District Court. Reckless driving trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Accomack 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 Accomack 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 Accomack VA 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 Accomack County VA 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 Accomack County reckless driving attorney who has been recognized with this award.
Accomack County VA Reckless Driving Case Dismissed
Law enforcement agencies in Accomack County VA strictly enforce U.S. Route 13. In this case, our reckless driving lawyers represented an out-of-state client from New Jersey. We were able to present persuasive evidence and favorable arguments without our client having to return to Accomack County for the trial. We represent clients from other states every week. The allegation involved excessive speed. Our client was unfamiliar with the area. Our lawyers convinced the Judge to dismiss the case.
Accomack County VA Reckless Driving Reduced to Improper Driving
Improper Driving is a lesser offense of reckless driving. Improper driving is not a criminal misdemeanor. It is a minor traffic infraction. Va. Code § 46.2-869 gives the Accomack Judge the authority and discretion to find the defendant motorist not guilty of reckless driving and guilty of improper driving where the degree of culpability is slight. A conviction for improper driving is typically considered a win. The only thing that appears on the driving record is a conviction for improper driving. Improper Driving is a 3-point demerit point offense and stays on the Virginia driving record for 3 years. The maximum fine allowed by law is $500. Retain top rated Accomack County VA reckless driving lawyers to argue your case.
Accomack Legal Elite Reckless Driving Lawyer by Virginia Business
Virginia Business is dedicated to covering the legal community in Accomack County VA. Since 2000, in cooperation with the Bar Association, the Top Attorneys are recognized with the Legal Elite award. There are over 23,000 legal practitioners in the Commonwealth. Legal Elite recognitions are awarded to approximately 1400 attorneys each year. This is an exclusive list of top rated lawyers who have been recognized by their peers for excellence. Only outstanding and experienced professionals are recognized for being Legal Elite. A practitioner cannot purchase their way in to being recognized as a member of the Legal Elite community. Let an Accomack County VA Legal Elite reckless driving attorney review your case.
Out of State Reckless Driver Retains Top Rated Accomack Defense Lawyer
Out-of-state drivers must defend their Accomack County reckless driving ticket because a conviction will be reported back to the home state. The home state and automobile insurance company will likely then take action against the driver. Accomack County sits along the Route 13 corridor. State Troopers and other Accomack police officers aggressively patrol this area. Many of our clients are drivers from other states such Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine & Massachusetts because thousands of motorists drive through Accomack County on this highway as an alternate to I-95. In many instances, we can make a motion to waive our client’s appearance so that they do not have to return to Accomack VA for the trial.
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2/3/2022 | Updated 4/8/2024
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