Best Marion VA Reckless Driving Lawyers • 1500+ Reviews
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established Marion VA law firm. Our lawyers defend reckless driving allegations in the 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 attorneys are routinely recognized by various legal organizations for superior legal ability and high ethical standards. We believe that clients benefit from lawyers who specialize. Our firm has been positively reviewed more than any other law firm that defends Marion VA reckless driving cases. CAUTION: A Marion 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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Virginia has strict reckless driving laws. Reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor. The most enforced reckless driving provision in Marion VA is the excessive speed provision pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-862. This law criminalizes driving faster than 86 mph or 20 mph or more over the posted limit. Marion police and State Troopers aggressively patrol I-81, Route 11, and other highways around Marion, VA. Deputy Sheriffs patrol the county, including Chilhowie & Saltville. We can successfully defend you. Let us review your case.
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Our Marion attorneys are dedicated reckless driving defense lawyers. We 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 Marion VA Reckless Driving Attorney can present your best defense before the Marion General District Court. We know how to protect our clients best.
Penalties for VA Reckless Driving Convictions
- 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
Reckless Driving is a Misdemeanor Criminal Offense • Marion Virginia
Reckless Driving in Marion VA is serious business. If the police have issued a reckless driving ticket to you, then you need help. An experienced Marion VA Reckless Driving Lawyer can protect your best interests. CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPRESENT YOURSELF WITHOUT FIRST CONSULTING AN ATTORNEY. Virginia law 46.2-862 states that driving faster than 85 mph is a reckless driving violation. A reckless driving conviction may also jeopardize your career. Some drivers make the mistake of thinking a summons or traffic ticket for reckless driving is not a big deal. If it were, then they would have been arrested.
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The simple fact is reckless driving in Virginia is a criminal misdemeanor. The penalties if convicted can be harsh and depending on your circumstances that can trigger negative consequences for a long time. The biggest issues with representing yourself are the lack of experience and legal knowledge. Our experienced Marion VA reckless driving attorneys know the best tactics and options for obtaining good results. Our lawyers spend a significant amount of time in traffic court and are familiar with the habits of the different judges and the Marion law enforcement officers who issue reckless driving tickets. This local knowledge can prove to be invaluable in deciding how to defend a reckless driving case.
Virginia Summons Reckless Driving Ticket Issued by Marion Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Marion 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 Marion on a particular date and time. The hearing will either be an arraignment or a trial depending on the case. Allow our top rated Marion VA reckless driving lawyers to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Marion Reckless Driving Trials are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of reckless driving in Marion, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Marion General District Court. Reckless driving trials are adversarial. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion reckless driving attorney who has been recognized with this award.
Marion 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 Marion VA. Driving 20 mph or more above the speed limit OR in excess of 85 mph is reckless driving. The speed limit on I-81 in Marion VA is strictly enforced. A motorist can be convicted of Reckless Driving for driving 86 mph on Interstate 81. Many of our clients find themselves in this predicament. Our Marion reckless driving lawyers have the expertise to select the best defenses and arguments for your case.
Route 11 Reckless Driving DISMISSED
Route 11 through Marion VA is aggressively enforced by law enforcement. Many motorists find themselves charged with reckless driving while driving through Marion. Our attorneys defended a client accused of reckless driving for excessive speed. In this case, we developed arguments to the admissibility of the RADAR evidence. 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.
NOT GUILTY Verdict in Marion VA Reckless Driving Case
Virginia has several reckless driving laws. Driving faster than 85 mph or 20 mph or more above the posted speed limit is a violation of Va. Code 46.2-862. Our Marion VA attorneys routinely represent clients accused of reckless driving. The thought of a criminal misdemeanor conviction for driving is startling to many clients. Our lawyers have extensive experience defending reckless driving cases. We will present the best defense. Our lawyers have the ability to persuade the court to enter a not guilty verdict.
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Marion VA Reckless Driving Cases
- 46.2-852 General recklessness
- 46.2-853 Fail to maintain proper control
- 46.2-854 Passing on a grade or curve
- 46.2-855 View obstructed/control impaired
- 46.2-856 Passing two vehicles abreast
- 46.2-857 Driving two abreast
- 46.2-858 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 Speeding
- 46.2-863 Failure to yield
- 46.2-864 Parking lots
- 46.2-865 Racing
- 46.2-865.1 Injury or death while racing
- 46.2-866 Racing; aiders or abettors
- 46.2-867 Racing; seizure of motor vehicle
- 46.2-868.1 Aggressive Driving
Marion Legal Elite Reckless Driving Lawyer by Virginia Business
The Virginia Business publication is dedicated to covering the legal community in Marion 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 Marion VA Legal Elite reckless driving attorney review your case.
Out of State Reckless Driver Retains Top Rated Marion Defense Lawyer
Out-of-state drivers must defend their Marion 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 Marion sits along the Interstate 81 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 Marion community. In many instances, we can make a motion to waive our client’s appearance so that our client does not have to return to Marion VA for the trial.
Marion VA Reckless Driving 90+ mph NOT GUILTY
Our Marion VA Reckless Driving Attorneys represented a university student who was charged with Reckless Driving for driving 90+ miles per hour on Interstate 81. There are 29 universities and colleges located along the I-81 corridor. Half of all Virginia university students and their families use Interstate 81. We were able to present evidence and arguments that persuaded the Marion 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.
Marion VA Reckless Driving Case Dismissed
Courthouse in Marion VA
In this case, our Marion reckless driving lawyers represented an out-of-state client. We represent clients from other states every week. The allegation involved reckless wrong-way driving. Our client was unfamiliar with the area. The case involved driving down the wrong side of the road. The Marion officer charged our client with reckless driving. We were able to point out to the court some important factors. No other vehicles were in the area. There was no evidence of alcohol or impairment. We were able to make the case that our client made an honest mistake. Case dismissed.
RACING in Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion Judge can suspend driving privileges for as many as three years if convicted. 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 Marion VA reckless driving attorneys to review your case.
The Jail Penalty is Real in Aggravated Marion 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 Marion Commonwealth Attorney or Judge 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 Marion VA reckless driving lawyer with the experience to present your best defense.
Marion 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 Marion 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 a top rated Marion VA reckless driving lawyer to argue your case.
Driver Improvement Program For Marion 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 Marion reckless driving case. Completing a program may assist our top rated Marion reckless driving attorneys in convincing the Marion 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 Marion VA reckless driving lawyers to understand your options before you pursue a driver improvement program for your reckless driving case.
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7/23/2021 | Updated 9/28/2024
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