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Virginia is one of the strictest states in the Country for reckless driving. Law enforcement in Hillsville VA is dedicated to enforcing the reckless driving laws on Interstate 77 and other area highways. Excessive speed can quickly escalate into a criminal misdemeanor reckless driving offense. A reckless driving conviction can negatively affect you in many ways. Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an experienced Hillsville VA law firm that defends these cases. We have over 60 years of collective reckless driving law experience. CAUTION: A Hillsville 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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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established law firm. Motorists who are serious about their future need professional representation. Our reckless driving lawyers have been recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report. Our law firm is also rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell for superior legal ability and high ethical standards. Our lawyers have the necessary experience and local knowledge to best defend your Hillsville VA reckless driving case. Our lawyers specialize in defending reckless driving cases. We represent clients in the General District Court in Hillsville VA. Our attorneys have over 60 years of collective reckless driving law experience. We have been positively more than any other law firm that defends Hillsville reckless driving cases.
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Virginia Reckless Driving Penalties
- Maximum 12 months in jail
- Maximum $2,500 fine
- Loss of driving privileges
- Community Service
- Driver Improvement Programs
- Potential Employment Problems
- Increased Automobile Insurance Rates
- Permanent criminal record
Virginia Summons Reckless Driving Ticket Issued by Hillsville Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Hillsville 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 Hillsville on a particular date and time. The hearing will either be an arraignment or a trial depending on the case. Allow our top rated Hillsville VA reckless driving lawyers to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
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Some drivers think they do not need a lawyer for their Hillsville 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 Hillsville VA reckless driving lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining good results. Our attorneys spend a significant amount of time in the Hillsville 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.
Hillsville Reckless Driving Trials are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of reckless driving in Hillsville, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Hillsville General District Court. Reckless driving trials are adversarial. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Hillsville 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 Hillsville 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 Hillsville 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 Hillsville 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 Hillsville reckless driving attorney who has been recognized with this award.
Hillsville VA Reckless Driving Speeding Attorneys
The Virginia Reckless Driving Speeding law pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-862 is a frequently enforced reckless driving provision in Hillsville VA. Driving 20 mph or more above the speed limit OR in excess of 85 mph is reckless driving. The speed limit on I-77 in Hillsville VA is 65 mph. A motorist can be convicted of Reckless Driving for driving 86 mph on Interstate 77. Many of our clients find themselves in this predicament. Our lawyers have the expertise to select the best defenses and arguments for your case.
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Hillsville VA Reckless Driving Cases
- 46.2-852 General rule
- 46.2-853 Fail to maintain proper control
- 46.2-854 Passing on a grade or on a 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
- 46.2-858 Passing a 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
- 46.2-863 Failure to yield right-of-way
- 46.2-864 Recklessness on parking lots, etc
- 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
- 46.2-869 Improper driving
Hillsville Legal Elite Reckless Driving Lawyer by Virginia Business
The Virginia Business publication is dedicated to covering the legal community in Hillsville 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 Hillsville VA Legal Elite reckless driving attorney review your case.
Out of State Reckless Driver Retains Top Rated Hillsville Defense Lawyer
Out-of-state drivers must defend their Hillsville 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 Hillsville sits along the Interstate 77 corridor. Many of our clients are not from the area or are drivers from other states such West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, New Jersey & New York because large numbers of motorists drive through the Hillsville community on the interstate. In many instances, we can make a motion to waive our client’s appearance so that our client does not have to return to Hillsville VA for the trial.
Hillsville VA Reckless Driving Speeding NOT GUILTY
Our reckless driving attorneys represented a client who was pulled over on Interstate 77 by a Hillsville Police Officer for reckless driving in violation of Va. Code 46.2-862 due to excessive speed. Our client feared a criminal misdemeanor conviction would wreck his career. Our attorneys persuaded the Judge to significantly reduce the misdemeanor reckless driving to the lesser offense of defective equipment. Defective equipment is not a criminal offense and does not carry moving violation demerit points.
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6/23/2021 | Updated 8/24/2024
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