Top Rated Albemarle County VA Traffic Lawyers • 1500+ Reviews
Virginia law classifies traffic violations into 3 categories of offenses. Felony, misdemeanor, and minor traffic infraction violations. Virginia State Troopers & Albemarle Deputy Sheriffs & local police officers strictly enforce these traffic laws. Do not expect to get a warning. Interstate 64 & Routes 29 and 250 in Albemarle County are the primary areas law enforcement targets for traffic violations. Out-of-state drivers frequently need representation in Albemarle County VA, for their traffic cases. In many cases, we can successfully defend these cases without our client having to return on the trial date. 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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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established local Albemarle VA law firm. Our lawyers specialize in defending traffic cases and possess over 60 years of combined experience. We represent clients before the Albemarle County General District Court. Our lawyers specialize in traffic law defense and are routinely recognized for legal excellence and high ethical standards. We will examine your case and determine the best way to defend your case. We have been positively reviewed more than any other firm in Albemarle County VA that defends traffic violation cases. Our goal is simple: secure the best possible result!
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Penalties For Albemarle 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 Albemarle County VA
Traffic cases goes before the Judge on the trial date in the Albemarle General District Court. The defendant motorist must either retain an Albemarle County VA traffic lawyer or the motorist must appear in court to defend the case. 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. Improve your chances of successfully defending your case by retaining a top rated Albemarle VA traffic lawyer who will present your best defense. Let us review your case! We can protect you even if you think you are guilty.
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Albemarle VA Traffic Cases
- Habitual offender
- DUI / DWI
- Eluding the police
- Hit & Run
- No valid driver’s license
- No automobile insurance
- Suspended driver’s license
- Commercial driver violations
- License restoration
- Reckless driving
- Handheld cellphone use while driving
- Fail to move over
- Out-of-state drivers
- Speeding ticket
- Accidents
- Moving violations
- Fail to yield emergency vehicle
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Some folks think they do not need an Albemarle County VA traffic lawyer for their case. One of the biggest issues with representing yourself is being able to make it to the Albemarle courthouse for trial. Most people do not understand the best course of action to defend a particular traffic case. Experienced Albemarle County traffic attorneys know the best tactics and options for obtaining the best results. Our traffic attorneys spend hours in the Albemarle VA Courts every week and are familiar with the habits of the 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.
Albemarle VA Traffic Attorney Recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a legal 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 Albemarle 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 an Albemarle VA traffic attorney who has been recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers with this elite award.
Albemarle Virginia Traffic Courts Are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of an Albemarle County VA traffic violation, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Albemarle General District Court. Trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the defense and the Albemarle Commonwealth Attorney. The adversarial system ensures 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 Albemarle judge evaluates the evidence, arguments, and reaches a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof. Our lawyers in Albemarle County VA can help you with your traffic violation.
Virginia Uniform Summons Traffic Ticket Issued by Albemarle Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Albemarle 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 Albemarle 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 Albemarle VA traffic lawyers to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Out of State Driver Retain Top Rated Traffic Lawyer Albemarle VA
Albemarle is along the Interstate 64, Route 29 & Route 250 corridors. Millions of travelers use these highways. Out-of-state drivers must defend their Albemarle County VA traffic ticket because a conviction will be reported back to the home state. The home state and automobile insurance company may then take action against the driver. As such, many licensed drivers from states like North Carolina, Maryland, West Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York & Connecticut drive through the Albemarle County VA community. In many instances, we can motion to waive our client’s appearance so that our client does not have to return to Albemarle VA for the trial. Let our traffic ticket lawyers in Albemarle review your case!
Experienced Albemarle Traffic Lawyer
Title 46.2 of the Virginia Motor Vehicle Code classifies traffic offenses. Offenses can range from minor traffic infractions to serious criminal felony offenses. The Albemarle Sheriff’s Department and State Troopers aggressively enforce these traffic laws. Most Albemarle County traffic violations are issued on a Virginia Uniform Summons, commonly known as the ticket. More serious offense such as DUI / DWI, eluding the police and leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run) will trigger an arrest.
Superb Avvo Rated Albemarle Virginia Traffic Lawyers
The Avvo Rating can help you find the right Albemarle Virginia 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 Albemarle County 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 an Albemarle County VA traffic attorney who is not properly rated.
Holding Cell Phone While Driving is a Albemarle VA Traffic Violation
The Albemarle County law enforcement community aggressively enforces the Virginia “Hands Free” driving law. The law prohibits having a phone or handheld personal communication device in your hand while driving pursuant to Va. Code §46.2-818.2. Albemarle police officers do not need to obtain evidence that you were doing anything in particular on the phone or device like texting to prove a violation. This offense is a moving violation demerit point offense. A conviction will post to the driving record. However, there are 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.
Route 29 Albemarle Reckless Driving REDUCED to No Points
Our traffic attorneys represented a client from North Carolina accused of criminal misdemeanor reckless driving based on speed evidence in excess of 20 mph over the posted speed limit on Route 29 in Albemarle County. A conviction would have drastic consequences. We convinced the Judge to find our client, NOT GUILTY, as charged. Unfortunately, the Judge was unwilling to dismiss the case. However, we convinced the Albemarle Judge to reduce the matter to the lowest offense possible, called defective equipment. This is a no points nonmoving violation.
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