Best Harrisonburg VA Reckless Driving Lawyer • 1500+ Client Reviews
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established law firm. Our lawyers specialize in reckless driving defense. We represent clients before the Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg VA reckless driving cases. CAUTION: A Harrisonburg VA reckless driving conviction will on average increase the automobile insurance premium by 73% or $1,046 EACH YEAR, according to Insurance.com
Put our experience to work for you – Let us review your case!
30,000+ Clients Represented
1500+ Client Reviews
60+ Years of Combined Experience
Experienced Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys Harrisonburg VA
Virginia has strict reckless driving laws. Reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor offense. The most enforced reckless driving law in Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg VA is along the I-81 corridor. Harrisonburg Police, State Troopers & Deputy Sheriff’s aggressively patrol Interstate 81 and state highways in Harrisonburg including Routes 11, 22 & 33. Let us review your case.
Most Rated Reckless Driving Defense Attorney In Harrisonburg
Experience Matters – Retain a Recognized Professional
Our 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 Harrisonburg VA Reckless Driving Attorney can present your best defense before the Harrisonburg General District Court. We know how to best protect our clients.
Penalties for Reckless Driving Convictions in Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg VA reckless driving lawyers to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Reckless Driving Lawyer Harrisonburg VA Free Consultation
Some drivers think they do not need a lawyer for their Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg VA reckless driving lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining good results. Our attorneys spend a significant amount of time in the Harrisonburg 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.
Harrisonburg Reckless Driving Trials are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of reckless driving in Harrisonburg, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Harrisonburg General District Court. Reckless driving trials are adversarial. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg reckless driving attorney who has been recognized with this award.
Harrisonburg VA Reckless Driving DISMISSED
Harrisonburg VA Reckless Driving DISMISSED
Our Harrisonburg 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 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 NOT GUILTY
Our reckless driving attorneys defended a college student who was charged with Reckless Driving for driving in excess of 90 miles per hour on Interstate 81. There are approximately 29 colleges and universities along the I-81 corridor. At least half of all Virginia college students and their families use I-81. We presented compelling evidence and arguments to persuade the Harrisonburg General District Court to take the case under advisement and to eventually find our client NOT GUILTY of the allegation.
Harrisonburg Reckless Driving Traffic Ticket Client Review
Contact Us today for a free case evaluation!
8/22/2021 | Updated 9/15/2024
Harrisonburg VA Traffic Law<< Previous < > Next >>Harrisonburg VA Speeding Ticket