Top Rated New Kent County VA Traffic Lawyer • 1500+ Client Reviews
The New Kent County Deputy Sheriffs and Virginia State Troopers that patrol New Kent County are serious about law enforcement. The State Troopers and Deputy Sheriffs tend to focus their attention to Interstate 64 and Routes 60 & 249. Our New Kent County VA Traffic Lawyers will ensure that you are not intimated in the courtroom, that you do not crack under pressure and that your best defense is presented. In many cases, we can often appear before the Court on our client’s behalf and successfully resolve the case. CAUTION: A New Kent VA traffic ticket conviction may increase the automobile insurance premium by as much as 79% depending on the offense according to Insurance.com
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Experienced Traffic Attorneys New Kent County
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is a prestigious New Kent County VA traffic law firm. We have been recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report. Our traffic lawyers represent clients every week in the New Kent County Courts. We possess over 60 years of collective traffic law experience. Our attorneys are recognized for superior legal ability and the highest of ethical standards. We carefully examine each case in detail so that the best possible defense can be presented. Our goal is to secure the best possible outcome each client based on the law and facts of the case. We have been favorably reviewed more times than any other law firm that defends New Kent County VA traffic cases.
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Exceptional Traffic Court Representation New Kent County VA
Traffic cases goes before the Judge on the trial date in the New Kent General District Court. The motorist must either retain a New Kent County traffic lawyer or must appear in court to defend the case. 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. Evidence and arguments are presented to the Judge. Do not plead guilty or pre-pay a traffic ticket without first consulting an attorney. Improve your chances of successfully defending your case by retaining a top rated New Kent County VA traffic lawyer who will present your best defense. Let us review your case.
New Kent County VA Attorneys Interstate Traffic Violation Defense
New Kent is located between Richmond and Williamsburg along the Interstate 64 corridor. I-64 enters New Kent County near Bottoms Bridge and runs for approximately 15 miles. Route 60/Pocahontas Trail also begins near Bottoms Bridge and travels parallel to the interstate. Route 249 also referred to as New Kent Highway runs 18 miles from Bottoms Bridge east to Route 33 where New Kent Highway turns into Route 30. Route 33 runs concurrent with Route 60, then Route 269/New Kent Highway, and finally I-64 before it breaks off at Exit 220 and heads northeast as Eltham Road towards West Point. We represent clients before the New Kent VA Courts who have been accused of a traffic violation on these county highways.
Virginia Traffic Law Conviction Penalties – New Kent, Virginia
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Maximum fine of $2,500
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Possible incarceration based on offense
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Loss of driving privileges
- Moving violation demerit points
- Auto insurance premium increases
- Employment issues
New Kent VA Traffic Law Violation Case Result
New Kent VA Driving Suspended allegation REDUCED
Our New Kent Traffic Lawyers represented a client who was accused of allowing a suspended driver to operate a motor vehicle. The incident in question involved a traffic accident. Our client was the owner of the vehicle involved in the crash. The prosecution was alleging that our client knew the driver’s privileges were revoked and that he allowed him to drive when it crashed. Our attorneys gathered all of the necessary evidence to present the best defense at trial. In the end, we were able to convince the prosecution to reduce the criminal allegation down to a no points non moving minor traffic infraction with a $10 fine. Click for actual court disposition.
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Can Defend Any New Kent VA Traffic Violation
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Habitual offender
- DUI / DWI
- Fail to “Move Over”
- Aggressive driving
- Hit & Run
- Handheld cellphone use while driving
- No valid driver’s license
- Suspended driver’s license
- Reckless Driving
- Eluding the police
- Drive revoked 18.2-272
- Accidents
- Out-of-state drivers
- Speeding ticket
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Commercial driver violations
- Fail to Yield to Stationary Emergency Vehicle
Free Consultation with Most Rated New Kent VA Traffic Lawyers
Some folks think they do not need a New Kent VA traffic lawyer for their case. One of the biggest issues with representing yourself is being able to make it to the New Kent courthouse for trial. Most people do not understand the best course of action to defend a particular traffic case. Experienced New Kent County VA traffic attorneys know the best tactics and options for obtaining the best results. Our traffic attorneys spend hours in the New Kent VA Courts every week and are familiar with the habits of the judges and the law enforcement officers who make the arrests and issue tickets for traffic violations. This local knowledge is invaluable in order to present the best defense.
New Kent VA Traffic Attorney Recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a legal rating service of outstanding attorneys from over 70 practice areas including traffic law who have attained the highest degree of recognition and professional achievement. This organization recognizes the nation’s top rated lawyers using a patented process of independent research and peer input. Our New Kent County VA traffic lawyers have been recognized by this publication since 2009. No more than five percent of the Virginia lawyers are named to this list and no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list. This recognition is merit based. Retain a New Kent County VA traffic attorney who has been recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers with this elite award.
New Kent Virginia Trial Courts Are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of a New Kent County VA traffic violation, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the New Kent County General District Court. Trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the defense and the New Kent Commonwealth Attorney. The adversarial system ensures a fair trial according to the rules of law and evidence by allowing each party to present their case and challenge the other party’s evidence and arguments. The New Kent County judge evaluates the evidence, arguments, and reaches a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof. Our New Kent County VA traffic lawyer can help you with your case.
Virginia Uniform Summons Traffic Ticket Issued by New Kent Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by New Kent County VA law enforcement officers during a traffic stop. Motorists often refer to this document as either a traffic ticket or citation. The summons serves as legal notice for the alleged traffic violation. Signing the summons is not an admission of guilt. The summons advises you that a hearing will be at the New Kent County Courthouse on a particular date and time. Law enforcement can also issue a summons for criminal offenses such as reckless driving and other misdemeanor offenses. Allow our top rated New Kent County VA traffic lawyers to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Out of State Driver Retain Top Rated Traffic Lawyer New Kent VA
New Kent County is along the Interstate 64 corridor. Millions of travelers use this highway every day. Out-of-state drivers must defend their New Kent County traffic ticket because a conviction will be reported back to the home state. The home state and automobile insurance company may then take action against the driver. As such, many licensed drivers from states like Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut & Massachusetts drive through New Kent VA. 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. Let our New Kent VA traffic lawyer review your case!
Superb Avvo Rated New Kent VA Traffic Lawyers
The Avvo Rating can help you find the right New Kent County VA traffic lawyer. Avvo is a legal directory that rates lawyers using a special model on a scale of 1 (Extreme Caution) to 10 (Superb). Members of our New Kent County VA traffic law firm maintain a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating. Avvo gathers relevant information from state bar associations, other organizations that license legal professionals and consumers to calculate the Avvo rating. The same set of standards is used for all lawyers evaluated. The Avvo rating is merit based. You cannot pay a fee to improve your Avvo rating. Exercise caution when you consult with a New Kent County VA traffic attorney who is not properly rated.
New Kent VA “AV Preeminent” Traffic Lawyer • Martindale-Hubbell Top Rating
For over a century, Martindale-Hubbell has been the authority for evaluating the legal ability and ethical standards of attorneys through a Peer Review Rating system established by judges and attorneys. Riley & Wells Attorneys-A-Law is a New Kent County Virginia AV Preeminent® rated traffic violation defense law firm. The top Martindale-Hubbell rating standard. This is awarded to lawyers who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards. Retain a top Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated New Kent County VA traffic lawyer for your case. Review the law firm’s legal rating and exercise caution before you retain a New Kent County VA traffic attorney with an inferior rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Holding Cell Phone While Driving is a New Kent VA Traffic Violation
The New Kent Sheriff’s Office and State Police aggressively enforces the Virginia “Hands Free” driving law. The law prohibits having a phone or handheld personal communication device in your hand while driving pursuant to Va. Code §46.2-818.2. The New Kent County law enforcement officer does not need to obtain evidence that you were doing anything in particular on the phone or device like texting to prove a violation. This offense is a moving violation demerit point offense. A conviction will post to the driving record. However, there are exceptions. The hands free law does not apply to drivers who are lawfully parked or stopped, drivers reporting emergencies, and drivers using an amateur or citizens band radio.
Extensive Experience & Specialized Training Make Better Advocates
Our New Kent County VA traffic law firm includes members of prestigious legal organizations, such as the the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA). The VTLA is dedicated to improving the trial skills, legal knowledge and professionalism of trial lawyers. Our New Kent VA traffic lawyers receive special training on how to best defend New Kent County traffic cases every year from this organization among others. You will need a trial lawyer if you have a pending traffic case. It is in your best interests to consult a New Kent VA traffic lawyer with specialized training if you need representation before the New Kent Courts for a criminal law allegation or a traffic violation. We will present your best defense!
New Kent Traffic Violation Convictions Are Assessed DMV Demerit Points
There are numerous DMV demerit point violations. Demerit points are assessed by the DMV when a driver is convicted of a demerit point offense in the New Kent Courts. Demerit points associated with a New Kent conviction remain valid for two years from the date the New Kent County offense is committed. The demerit point assignments will depend on the seriousness of the offense. Convictions for offenses like reckless driving carry 6 demerit points. One safe driving point is assigned for each full calendar year without any violations or suspensions. A motorist may accumulate a maximum of five safe driving points. For out-of-state drivers, the New Kent County VA traffic conviction is eventually reported to the home state DMV.
Restoration of Driving Privileges Petition New Kent County Circuit Court
Convictions for certain offenses will revoke Virginia driving privileges. This can be the case with certain DUI / DWI convictions or from an old Habitual Offender revocation. A common scenario that requires petitioning the New Kent Circuit Court for restoration of driving privileges is a conviction for third offense DUI / DWI within a 10 year period. In most cases, a driving privilege revocation will require that a Petition to Restore Driving Privileges be filed and argued before the New Kent County Circuit Court. We represent clients with this Petition. A common scenario involves someone from another state whose Virginia driving privileges were revoked by the New Kent Circuit Court years ago and needs the Virginia DMV block or hold removed.
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11/10/2015 | Updated 2/2/2024