Top Rated Augusta County VA Traffic Lawyers • 1500+ Reviews
The Virginia motor vehicle code classifies traffic violations into 3 categories of offenses. Felony, misdemeanor and minor traffic infraction violations. Virginia State Troopers, Augusta Deputy Sheriff’s & local police strictly enforce these traffic laws. Do not expect to get a warning. Interstates 81 & 64 in Augusta County are the primary highways targeted by law enforcement for traffic violations. Out-of-state drivers frequently find themselves needing representation in Augusta County VA for their traffic case. In many cases, we can successfully defend these cases without our client present. 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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Experienced Traffic Law Attorneys For Augusta County VA Cases
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established law firm. Our lawyers specialize in defending traffic cases and possess over 60 years of combined experience. We represent clients before the Augusta County General District Court. Our traffic law defense attorneys are routinely recognized for superior legal excellence and the highest 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 Augusta County VA that defends traffic violation cases. Our goal is simple: secure the best possible result!
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Penalties For Augusta 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 Augusta County VA
In Virginia, every adult traffic case issued on a summons or ticket is set for trial before the Judge in the General District Court. The defendant motorist must either retain an Augusta County VA traffic attorney for representation or the motorist must appear in traffic court to defend the case alone. Evidence and arguments are presented to the Judge. Do not plead guilty or pre-pay a traffic ticket without first consulting an attorney. In some instances, your traffic ticket may actually be a misdemeanor criminal offense.
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Augusta County 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 Augusta VA Traffic Lawyers
Some folks think they do not need an Augusta County VA traffic lawyer for their case. One of the biggest issues with representing yourself is being able to make it to the Augusta courthouse for trial. Most people do not understand the best course of action to defend a particular traffic case. Experienced Augusta County traffic attorneys know the best tactics and options for obtaining the best results. Our traffic attorneys spend hours in the Augusta 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.
Augusta 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 Augusta 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 Augusta VA traffic attorney who has been recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers with this elite award.
Augusta Virginia Traffic Courts Are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of an Augusta County VA traffic violation, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Augusta General District Court. Trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the defense and the Augusta 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 Augusta judge evaluates the evidence, arguments, and reaches a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof. Our lawyers in Augusta County VA can help you with your traffic violation.
Virginia Uniform Summons Traffic Ticket Issued by Augusta Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Augusta 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 Augusta 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 Augusta 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 Augusta VA
Augusta is along the Interstate 81 and Interstate 64 corridors. Millions of travelers use these highways. Out-of-state drivers must defend their Augusta County VA reckless driving 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 Augusta 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 Augusta VA for the trial. Let our traffic ticket lawyers in Augusta review your case!
Experienced Augusta 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 Augusta Sheriff’s Department and State Troopers aggressively enforce these traffic laws. Most Augusta 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 Augusta Virginia Traffic Lawyers
The Avvo Rating can help you find the right Augusta 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 Augusta 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 Augusta County VA traffic attorney who is not properly rated.
Holding Cell Phone While Driving is an Augusta VA Traffic Violation
The Augusta 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. Augusta 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.
I-81 Augusta 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 86 mph. 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 Judge to reduce the matter to the lowest offense possible, called defective equipment. This is a no points nonmoving violation.
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9/3/2021 | Updated 7/20/2024
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