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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is a local New Kent VA law firm. We are recognized as a “Best Law Firm” according to U.S. News & World Report. Our lawyers have accumulated over 60 years of combined reckless driving law experience. We are recognized for superior legal ability and high ethical standards. Our attorneys will examine your case, deploy successful strategies during our representation, and use every resource the law allows to secure the best possible outcome. We are skilled New Kent VA Reckless Driving Lawyers with a successful record of professional representation. Our firm has been positively reviewed more than any other law firm that defends New Kent County VA reckless driving cases.
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Experienced Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys New Kent VA
Virginia has strict reckless driving laws. Reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor. The most enforced reckless driving provision in New Kent County VA is the excessive speed provision pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-862. This law criminalizes speeding 20 mph over the posted limit or driving faster than 85 mph. State Troopers aggressively patrol Interstate 64 and Routes 60 & 249 in New Kent VA. Deputy Sheriffs patrol the county to include Quinton, Providence Forge & Lanexa. We defend these cases every week. CAUTION: A New Kent 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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Our New Kent County VA reckless driving lawyers have dedicated their careers to defending reckless driving cases. Our lawyers 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 New Kent VA Reckless Driving Attorney can present your best defense before the New Kent Courts. We know how to best protect our clients. The facts of each case can vary, but we have the knowledge and expertise to select the best defenses and arguments for your particular circumstances.
Reckless Driving is a Criminal Misdemeanor Violation
Virginia reckless driving laws are some of the strictest in the country. There are more than 10 different reckless driving laws that New Kent authorities enforce. Reckless driving is a class 1 misdemeanor criminal offense just like a DUI / DWI. The penalties include incarceration. A reckless driving conviction can also jeopardize your driving privileges, career, driving record, and automobile insurance. Have you received a reckless driving ticket in New Kent County VA? If so, you need help from an experienced professional who specializes in successfully defending New Kent County reckless driving cases. In Virginia, reckless driving convictions are permanent, cannot be expunged, and remain on the DMV driving record for 11 years.
Virginia Summons Reckless Driving Ticket Issued by New Kent Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by New Kent Deputy Sheriff’s 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 New Kent County 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 New Kent 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 New Kent County 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 New Kent VA reckless driving lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining good results. Our attorneys spend a significant amount of time in the New Kent 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 local knowledge is invaluable when determining how to best defend a reckless driving case.
New Kent Reckless Driving Trials are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of reckless driving in New Kent County, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the New Kent County General District Court. Reckless driving trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the New Kent 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 New Kent 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.
Penalties for Reckless Driving Convictions in New Kent 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
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Speedometer Calibration For New Kent Reckless Speeding Cases
Sometimes a motorist is driving too fast in New Kent County but the vehicle has a defective speedometer. A speedometer calibration may assist our top rated New Kent 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 detailed report showing whether the speedometer was off and by how many miles per hour. An experienced New Kent 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.
New Kent Reckless Driving DISMISSED on the merits
NEW KENT COUNTY Reckless Driving Dismissed
Our New Kent County VA reckless driving attorneys represented a client accused of reckless driving for excessive speed. In this case, we developed defenses to the particular RADAR device used to calculate our client’s speed. A not guilty plea was entered and the trial commenced. We were able to effectively cross examine the deputy sheriff 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.
New Kent County Reckless Driving 99 mph REDUCED
Our New Kent Reckless Driving Attorneys represented a College of William & Mary student who was charged with Reckless Driving Speeding 99 miles per hour on Interstate 64. We were able to present compelling evidence and arguments to persuade the Court and Commonwealth Attorney to take the case under advisement to eventually significantly reduce the allegation. We prevailed and our client was found not guilty of reckless driving. Our client avoided a life changing misdemeanor criminal conviction.
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Reckless Driving New Kent County Emergency Vehicle Move Over Law
Va. Code 46.2-861.1 requires drivers to “move over” to an adjacent lane when passing an emergency stationary vehicle stopped on the shoulder of the highway with emergency lights activated under certain traffic conditions. A violation can be considered reckless driving if a stationary emergency vehicle is in involved, which is a criminal misdemeanor. If you have been accused of violating this reckless driving law in New Kent County then it would be in your best interests to consult an accomplished top rated local New Kent VA reckless driving attorney before appearing in the New Kent General District Court. We successfully defend these types of cases. You may have a valid defense and not realize it.
New Kent Legal Elite Reckless Driving Lawyer by Virginia Business
Virginia Business is dedicated to covering the legal community in New Kent County VA. 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 New Kent County VA Legal Elite reckless driving attorney review your case.
Out of State Reckless Driver Retains Top Rated New Kent Defense Lawyer
Out-of-state drivers must defend their New Kent County 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. New Kent County sits along Interstate 64. State Troopers aggressively patrol this area. Many of our clients are not from the area or are drivers from other states such Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut & Massachusetts because thousands of motorists drive through New Kent County on the interstate. In many instances, we can motion to waive our client’s appearance so that our client does not have to return to New Kent VA for the trial.
The Jail Penalty is Real in Aggravated New Kent 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 New Kent 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 New Kent VA reckless driving lawyer with the experience to present your best defense.
RACING in New Kent 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 New Kent County 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 New Kent County Judge can suspend driving privileges for three years. 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 New Kent County VA reckless driving attorneys to review your case.
Passing a Stopped School New Kent VA Reckless Driving Violation
A driver is guilty of reckless driving if they do not stop for a New Kent County school bus with its warning device activated. The school bus must be taking on or discharging children, elderly individuals, or individuals with mental or physical disabilities. Drivers shall remain stopped until all such individuals are clear of the highway, private road, or school driveway and the bus is put in motion. In some instances, there may be defenses that only a top rated New Kent County VA reckless driving attorney will know how to best present at trial. Allow us to review your case. NOTE: There is a civil penalty version of this violation that is less serious.
Reckless Driving Convictions Carry Six DMV Demerit Points
There are numerous types of Virginia DMV demerit point violations. Demerit points are not issued when the New Kent County reckless driving summons or ticket is issued. The reckless driving demerit points are assigned only by the DMV shortly after the New Kent Court finds the defendant motorist guilty of reckless driving. The demerit points associated with a conviction remain valid for two years from the date the offense is committed. New Kent County VA 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.
New Kent County VA Reckless Driving Reduced to Improper Driving
Improper Driving is a lesser offense of reckless driving. It is not a criminal misdemeanor. It is a minor traffic infraction. Va. Code § 46.2-869 gives the New Kent 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 top rated New Kent County VA reckless driving lawyers to argue your case.
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11/10/2015 | Updated 2/2/2024