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Some folks think they do not need a lawyer for their Emporia VA reckless driving case. The biggest issues with representing yourself in court are making it to Court on the trial date along with the lack of experience & legal knowledge. The average person typically does not understand the best course of action to defend a particular case. Experienced reckless driving attorneys know the best tactics and options for obtaining the best results. Our lawyers spend hours in the Emporia VA Courts every week and are familiar with the habits of the different judges and the law enforcement officers who make the arrests and issue the reckless driving tickets.

60+ Years of Combined Success Defending Reckless Driving Cases

Experience, integrity and a track record of success are some of the key factors clients should look for before engaging a lawyer for representation. Our Emporia VA reckless driving attorneys possess over 60 years of combined years of trial experience. We take the time to listen and understand your case. Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law specializes in reckless driving law. Our lawyers will represent your best interests. Retain a professional if you have been arrested or charged with reckless driving in Emporia VA. We fight for our clients to secure the best outcome. Our lawyers have earned the respect of the Emporia judges.

Emporia Police Use RADAR to Enforce the Reckless Driving Speeding Law

Many speed cases involve RADAR evidence. Our reckless driving attorneys have extensive knowledge of how RADAR works and how to effectively cross examine a RADAR operator. Other speed detection methods include the PACE method and LIDAR. Regardless of the speed detection device used by law enforcement, we know how to effectively cross examine the police officer who operated the RADAR and issued the reckless driving ticket in Emporia VA. In some cases, we can  expose the fact that the RADAR used was not tested for accuracy with properly calibrated tuning forks according to Va. Code 46.2-882. In other cases, we can use different strategies to protect our client in cases where the RADAR speed evidence is found to be admissible.

Emporia VA is Famous for I-95 Traffic Enforcement

Emporia VA is famous for its enforcement of the reckless driving law. According to a study by Governing magazine, there is a group of small Virginia counties, cities and towns – which includes Emporia – that rely on traffic fines to fund its local government budget. Needless to say Emporia VA police officers aggressively enforce the reckless driving law. However, the Town of Eastville over on the Eastern Shore in Northampton County relies more on traffic fines for revenue than Emporia with an astounding 72% of its budget coming from traffic fines and forfeitures.

Reckless Driving Fail To Move Over For Stationary Emergency Vehicle

Virginia code 46.2-861.1 requires drivers 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 before appearing in the Emporia VA General District Court. You may have a valid defense and not realize it.

Route 58 Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys in Emporia VA

Route 58 runs right through the middle of Emporia VA and intersects with the following highways: Route 619, I-95, Route 301, Route 614 and Route 611. Emporia Police and State Troopers routinely patrol this 5 mile stretch of highway through the city. There are sections of Route 58 where the speed limit is 55 or 60 mph, but law enforcement is more routinely enforcing the speed limit in reduced speed zones or in an area that many refer to as a speed trap. A local Emporia VA reckless driving lawyer knows how to defend these Route 58 cases.

Emporia VA Reckless Driving Accident Defense Attorneys

Reckless driving general (46.2-852) and driving a vehicle not under proper control or with faulty brakes (46.2-853) are the two most common reckless driving laws that Emporia police officers will charge a driver with in traffic accident cases. Any person who drives a vehicle that is not under proper control in Emporia may be violating the reckless driving law. NOTE: The mere happening of an accident does not mean you are guilty of reckless driving. Sometimes the Emporia prosecutor cannot prove how the accident happened. Other times there is only evidence of slight culpability. The issuance of a summons for reckless driving is not a conviction. Our Emporia VA reckless driving attorneys know how to best defend your case.

The Jail Penalty is Real in Aggravated Emporia 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 Court or the Emporia Commonwealth Attorney considers your case to be an aggravated reckless driving case and sets 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 Emporia VA reckless driving lawyer with the experience to present your best defense.

Reckless Driving Convictions Carry 6 Virginia DMV Demerit Points

There are numerous types of Virginia DMV demerit point violations. Demerit points are assigned when a driver is convicted of certain traffic violations. The demerit points associated with a conviction remain valid for two years from the date the offense is committed. Different violations carry different point assignments, depending on the seriousness of the offense.  Reckless driving convictions carry 6 demerit points. One safe driving point is assigned for each full calendar year that you hold a valid Virginia driver’s license and drive without any violations or suspensions. A driver may accumulate a maximum of five safe driving points.

Speedometer Calibration Evidence For Emporia Reckless Driving Defense

There are instances in reckless driving cases where the defendant is operating a motor vehicle with a speedometer that is not accurate. Sometimes evidence of a speedometer calibration can assist the defense. A speedometer calibration is a test performed by mechanics that measures the accuracy of a vehicle’s speedometer. The test comes with a report showing whether the speedometer was off and if so, by how many miles per hour. An experienced Emporia VA reckless driving lawyer 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.

Emporia VA Reckless Driving Speeding Ticket NOT GUILTY

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Our Emporia VA reckless driving lawyer represented a client who was pulled over by the Emporia Police Department while passing through the area on Interstate 95. Our client was licensed to drive in North Carolina. The allegation was criminal misdemeanor reckless driving speeding 90/70 mph. Our client was very concerned about protecting her record because having to disclosed a criminal conviction would create employment issues. Protecting the driving privileges and the automobile insurance policy were other concerns. We presented sufficient evidence and argument to convince the Judge to find our client NOT GUILTY! The case was reduced to defective equipment, which is a no points non-moving minor traffic infraction.

Emporia VA General District Court Reckless Driving Trial

Reckless driving in Virginia is a criminal misdemeanor. Reckless driving cases are set for trial in the General District Court when a police officer issues a Virginia Uniform Summons to an adult operator of a motor vehicle. 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. Improve your chances of successfully defending your case by retaining a top rated Emporia VA reckless driving lawyer who will present your best defense.

Emporia 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 Emporia 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 Emporia Judge also judicial discretion and in some cases we can convince the Judge to reduce the case even further. The only thing that appears on the driving record is what the driver is eventually convicted of if anything. Retain a top rated Emporia VA reckless driving lawyer to argue your case.

Driver Improvement Program For Emporia 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 Emporia reckless driving case. Completing a program may assist our top rated Emporia reckless driving attorneys in convincing the Emporia 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 Emporia VA reckless driving lawyers to understand your options before you pursue a driver improvement program for your reckless driving case.

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