Best Charlottesville VA Reckless Driving Lawyer • 1500+ Client Reviews

Best Law Firm 2024 Riley Wells Attorneys at Law - Traffic Ticket, Reckless Driving, Speeding, and Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyer Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established law firm. Our lawyers specialize in reckless driving defense. We represent clients before the Charlottesville General District Court. Our attorneys have over 60 years of collective reckless driving law experience. We are a “Best Law Firm” according to U.S. News & World Report. Our lawyers are routinely recognized for superior legal ability and ethical standards. We have been positively reviewed more than any other law firm that defends Charlottesville VA reckless driving cases. CAUTION: A Charlottesville VA 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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Experienced Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys Charlottesville VA

Experienced Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys Charlottesville VAVirginia has strict reckless driving laws. Reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor offense. The most enforced reckless driving law in Charlottesville VA is the excessive speed law pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-862. This law criminalizes speeding 20 mph over the posted limit or driving faster than 85 mph. The City of Charlottesville VA is along the I-64 corridor. Charlottesville Police, State Troopers & Deputy Sheriff’s aggressively patrol Interstate 64 and state highways in Charlottesville including Routes 250 & 29. Let us review your case.

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Experience Matters – Retain a Recognized Charlottesville Professional

Experience Matters - Retain a Recognized Charlottesville ProfessionalOur trial lawyers are dedicated to defending reckless driving allegations. We are leaders in this practice area with a deep bench of experience from lecturing other lawyers about the status of the law at Virginia Trial Lawyers Association conventions to being a former Virginia State Trooper. You can benefit from our experience. An experienced Charlottesville VA Reckless Driving Attorney can present your best defense before the Charlottesville General District Court. We know how to best protect our clients.

Penalties for Reckless Driving Convictions in Charlottesville VA

  • Maximum 12 months in jail
  • Maximum $2,500 fine
  • Loss of driving privileges
  • Moving violation demerit points
  • Increased automobile insurance rates
  • Community service
  • Driver improvement programs
  • Possible employment problems

Virginia Summons Reckless Driving Ticket Issued by Charlottesville Police

Virginia Summons Reckless Driving Ticket Issued by Charlottesville PoliceA Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville VA reckless driving lawyers to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.

Reckless Driving Lawyer Charlottesville VA Free Consultation

Reckless Driving Lawyer Charlottesville VA Free ConsultationSome drivers think they do not need a lawyer for their Charlottesville VA 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 Charlottesville VA reckless driving lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining good results. Our attorneys spend a significant amount of time in the Charlottesville 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 knowledge is invaluable when determining how to best defend your case.

Charlottesville Reckless Driving Trials are Adversarial By Design

Charlottesville Reckless Driving Trials are Adversarial By DesignIf you have been accused of reckless driving in Charlottesville, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Charlottesville General District Court. Reckless driving trials are adversarial. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville 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.

Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend 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

Elite Charlottesville VA Reckless Driving Attorneys by Virginia Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers for Virginia Criminal Law and Traffic DefenseSuper 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 recognition and 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 Charlottesville VA reckless driving lawyers have been recognized by this publication since 2009. No more than five percent of all lawyers are on this list and no more than 2.5 percent are on the Rising Stars list. This recognition is merit based. Retain a top rated Charlottesville reckless driving attorney who has been recognized with this award.

Charlottesville VA Reckless Driving DISMISSED

Charlottesville VA Reckless Driving Dismissed

Charlottesville VA Reckless Driving DISMISSED

Our Charlottesville VA reckless driving attorneys represented a client who was charged with reckless driving for driving too fast. In this case, we developed defenses to the police RADAR device used to calculate speed. A plea of not guilty was entered. We were able to effectively cross examine the Charlottesville police officer who operated the RADAR in this case and made the reckless driving allegation. We exposed the fact that the RADAR used in this particular case was not tested for accuracy with properly calibrated tuning forks, which is required by Va. Code 46.2-882. The Judge granted our motion to dismiss the case.

Reckless Driving 90+ mph in Charlottesville NOT GUILTY

Reckless Driving 90+ mph in Charlottesville NOT GUILTYOur Charlottesville reckless driving attorneys defended a college student who was charged with Reckless Driving for driving in excess of 90 miles per hour on Interstate 64. There are approximately 29 colleges and universities along the I-64 corridor. At least half of all Virginia college students and their families use I-81. We presented compelling evidence and arguments to persuade the Charlottesville General District Court to take the case under advisement and to eventually find our client NOT GUILTY of the allegation.

Charlottesville Reckless Driving Traffic Ticket Client Review

While returning to NJ from SC, my wife was cited for doing 81 in a 70 in Charlottesville VA and while we actually going nowhere near 81 mph. we were not overly confident in our ability to fight the charge from such a long distance. We contacted Riley & Wells provided the details and they were able to help us lower the charge to a non moving violation, which was a huge help. We had several VA plates in front of us moving faster and several behind and still the officer pulled us out of the group (NJ plates). Something needs to be done about the dishonest way that the State of VA rakes in 100+ million a year in fines on the backs of out of state motorists. Thanks to Riley & Wells at least we have a fighting chance!

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9/20/2024

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