Best Eastville VA Reckless Driving Lawyers • 1500+ Reviews
We are Top Rated Eastville VA Reckless Driving Lawyers! Virginia has strict laws. Reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor. The most enforced provision in Eastville VA is the excessive speed provision pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-862. This law criminalizes driving 20 mph or more over the posted limit. Eastville police and State Troopers aggressively patrol Routes 13 and other state highways around Eastville VA, which include Cape Charles & Exmore. Our lawyers have extensive experience defending reckless driving cases. We can successfully defend you. Let us review your case.
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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Recognized As A Best Law Firm
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established Eastville VA law firm. Our attorneys defend reckless driving allegations in Northampton General District Court located in Eastville. We possess over 60 years of collective trial experience. Our firm is recognized as a “Best Law Firm” according to U.S. News & World Report. Our attorneys are routinely recognized by various legal organizations for superior legal ability and high ethical standards. Clients benefit from lawyers who specialize. CAUTION: A Eastville VA reckless driving conviction will on average increase the automobile insurance premium by 73% or $1,046 EACH YEAR, according to Insurance.com
Most Rated Eastville VA Reckless Driving Defense Lawyers
Experience Matters – Retain a Recognized Eastville Professional
Our attorneys specialize in defending reckless driving cases. We are leaders in this practice area with a deep bench of experience from lecturing other attorneys 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 Eastville VA Reckless Driving Attorney can present your best defense before the Eastville General District Court. We know how to best protect our clients.
Penalties for Eastville VA Reckless Driving Convictions
- 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
Eastville VA Reckless Driving Lawyer Free Consultation
The simple fact is reckless driving in Virginia is a criminal misdemeanor. The penalties if convicted can be harsh and depending on your circumstances that can trigger negative consequences for a long time. The biggest issues with representing yourself are the lack of experience and legal knowledge. Our experienced Eastville VA reckless driving attorneys know the best tactics and options for obtaining good results. Our lawyers spend a significant amount of time in traffic court and are familiar with the habits of the different judges and the Eastville law enforcement officers who issue reckless driving tickets. This local knowledge can prove to be invaluable in deciding how to defend a reckless driving case.
Virginia Summons Reckless Driving Ticket Issued by Eastville Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Eastville law enforcement 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 General District Court in Eastville on a particular date and time. The hearing will either be an arraignment or a trial depending on the case. Allow our top rated Eastville VA reckless driving lawyers to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Eastville Reckless Driving Trials are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of reckless driving in Eastville, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Eastville General District Court. Reckless driving trials are adversarial. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Eastville 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 Eastville 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 Eastville 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 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 Eastville 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 Eastville reckless driving attorney who has been recognized with this award.
Reckless Driving Excessive Speed Case DISMISSED
Route 13 through Eastville VA is aggressively enforced by law enforcement. Many motorists find themselves charged with reckless driving while driving through the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Our Eastville VA attorneys defended a client accused of reckless driving for excessive speed. In this case, we developed arguments to the admissibility of the RADAR evidence. 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.
Speedometer Calibration For Eastville Reckless Speeding Cases
Sometimes a motorist is driving too fast in the Town of Eastville but the vehicle has a defective speedometer. A speedometer calibration may assist our top rated Eastville VA reckless driving lawyers. A speedometer calibration is a specialized test performed by certain mechanics that measures the accuracy of a vehicle’s speedometer. Not just any mechanic can perform this type of diagnostic test. The test comes with a report showing whether the speedometer was off and if so, by how many miles per hour. An experienced Eastville VA reckless driving attorney will introduce evidence of the calibration results pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-942. Such evidence shall be considered by the court in both determining guilt or innocence and in fixing punishment.
Fail To Move Over For Emergency Vehicle Can Be Reckless Driving
Failure to move over for a stationary emergency vehicle can be a reckless driving violation. Virginia code 46.2-861.1 requires the driver of any motor vehicle to “move over” to an adjacent lane when passing a stationary vehicle stopped on the shoulder of the highway under certain traffic conditions. A violation of this law can be considered reckless driving if an emergency vehicle is in involved, which is a criminal misdemeanor in some cases. If you have been accused of violating this law then it would be in your best interests to consult an accomplished local reckless driving attorney. You may have a valid defense and not realize it.
NOT GUILTY Verdict in Reckless Driving Case
Virginia has several reckless driving laws. Driving 20 mph or more above the posted speed limit is a violation of Va. Code 46.2-862. The issuance of a Virginia Uniform Summons or ticket is not a conviction. The thought of a criminal misdemeanor conviction for driving is startling to many clients. Our Eastville VA attorneys routinely represent clients before the Courts. We will present the best defense. Our lawyers have the ability to persuade the court to enter a not guilty verdict.
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Eastville VA Reckless Driving Cases
- 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
Eastville Legal Elite Reckless Driving Lawyer by Virginia Business
The Virginia Business publication is dedicated to covering the legal community in Eastville Virginia. 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 a Eastville VA Legal Elite reckless driving attorney review your case.
Out of State Reckless Driver Retains Top Rated Eastville Defense Lawyer
Out-of-state drivers must defend their Eastville 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. The Town of Eastville sits along the Route 13 corridor. Many of our clients are not from the area or are drivers from other states such West Virginia, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, New Jersey & New York because large numbers of motorists drive through the Eastville community. In many instances, we can make a motion to waive our client’s appearance so that our client does not have to return to Eastville VA for the trial.
Eastville VA Reckless Driving NOT GUILTY
In this case, our Eastville reckless driving lawyers represented an out-of-state client. We represent clients from other states every week. The allegation involved reckless wrong-way driving. Our client was unfamiliar with the area. The case involved driving down the wrong side of the road. The Eastville officer charged our client with reckless driving. We were able to point out to the court some important factors. No other vehicles were in the area. There was no evidence of alcohol or impairment. We were able to make the case that our client made an honest mistake. The Judge found our client not guilty.
VA Move Over Law Can Be Reckless Driving in Eastville
Virginia law requires the driver of any motor vehicle to “move over” to an adjacent lane when passing a stationary vehicle stopped on the shoulder of the Eastville highway under certain traffic conditions. A violation of this law can be considered reckless driving if an emergency vehicle is in involved, which is a criminal misdemeanor in some cases. If you have been accused of violating this law in Eastville then it would be in your best interests to consult an accomplished local driving attorney before appearing in the Eastville VA General District Court. You may have a valid defense and not realize it.
RACING in Eastville VA is Serious Reckless Driving & Can be a Felony
The racing law is the most serious type of reckless driving law. Any person who engages in a race in Eastville VA between two or more vehicles on a highway is guilty of reckless driving. Racing can even be a felony if it causes serious bodily injury to another person who is not involved. The Eastville Judge can suspend driving privileges for as many as three years if convicted. In fact, you do not even have to be engaged in a race to violate this law. Any person who aids or abets a race can also be convicted of criminal misdemeanor reckless driving racing. Contact our top rated Eastville VA reckless driving attorneys to review your case.
The Jail Penalty is Real in Aggravated Eastville VA Reckless Driving Cases
Reckless driving is a criminal offense. With the exception of some racing cases, the offense is a class 1 misdemeanor. The maximum penalty is 12 months in jail. Most drivers charged with reckless driving will not see the inside of a jail cell even if convicted. That all changes if the Eastville Commonwealth Attorney considers your case to be an aggravated reckless driving case and has set the matter for arraignment. At the arraignment, the Judge will advise the reckless driving motorist defendant of their constitutional right to hiring their own lawyer. Do not take any chances at this point. Retain a top rated Eastville VA reckless driving lawyer with the experience to present your best defense.
Eastville 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 Eastville 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 a top rated Eastville VA reckless driving lawyer to argue your case.
Driver Improvement Program For Eastville VA Reckless Driving Cases
A Driver Improvement Program is an educational course designed to improve the knowledge and driving skills of participants. One of the main purposes to complete such a program is to provide a pathway for our reckless driving clients to mitigate the consequences of their Eastville reckless driving case. Completing a program may assist our top rated Eastville reckless driving attorneys in convincing the Eastville Judge to dismiss or reduce the case. The duration of the Program can either be a 12 hour or an 8 hour course. The program has in person and online formats. Consult our experienced Eastville VA reckless driving lawyers to understand your options before you pursue a driver improvement program for your reckless driving case.
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7/15/2021 | Updated 12/9/2024
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