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Prince George County Virginia is considered part of the Richmond-Petersburg Metropolitan Area. Interstates 95, 295 and Route 460 pass through this county. State Troopers and Prince George Police Officers patrol these major highways and issue reckless driving tickets. In fact, driving 86 mph is considered reckless driving according to Virginia law. If you have been ticketed or arrested for Reckless Driving in Prince George County VA, then you need an experienced Prince George County VA Reckless Driving Lawyer. A conviction is permanent and can negatively affect you in many ways. CAUTION: A Prince George 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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Experienced Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys Prince George VA
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established local Prince George VA law firm. Our lawyers possess over 60 years of combined reckless driving traffic law experience. Our firm is a recognized “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Reports. We are routinely recognized by various legal organizations for our superb legal ability and high ethical standards. Our attorneys specialize in defending reckless driving cases in the Prince George Courts every week. We will carefully examine your case. Our reckless driving attorneys have been favorably reviewed more times than any other law firm that defends Prince George traffic violations. Our lawyers use every resource the law allows to secure the best possible outcome under the law.
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Virginia Reckless Driving Penalties – Prince George County VA
- Maximum 12 months in jail
- Maximum $2,500 fine
- Loss of driving privileges
- Moving violation demerit points
- Auto insurance rate increases
- Community service
- Driver improvement programs
- Potential employment problems
Prince George County Reckless Driving Speeding Attorneys
Prince George Reckless Driving Speeding Ticket
The Virginia Reckless Driving Speeding law pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-862 is the most enforced reckless driving provision in Prince George County. Driving a motor vehicle 20 mph above the speed limit OR in excess of 85 mph regardless of the speed limit is considered reckless driving. Our lawyers defend these types of reckless driving cases in the Prince George Courts every week. 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. In most cases, our clients have avoided a reckless driving conviction. Let us review your case.
NOTE: An Allegation is NOT a Conviction
Prince George VA Attorneys Recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service. Attorneys who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement from over 70 practice areas are reviewed. Super Lawyers recognizes the top attorneys nationwide across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes using a patented process of independent research and peer input. Our Prince George reckless driving lawyers have been recognized as Virginia Super Lawyers since 2009. No more than five percent of the lawyers in Virginia are named to Super Lawyers and no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list. This recognition is merit based. Retain an Prince George County VA lawyer who has been recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers.
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Prince George VA Reckless Cases
- 46.2-852 General rule
- 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 for conditions
- 46.2-861.1 Failure to “Move Over” or Yield to Stationary Emergency Vehicle
- 46.2-862 Excessive speed
- 46.2-863 Failure to yield
- 46.2-864 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
Free Prince George County VA Reckless Driving Consultation
Some drivers think they do not need a reckless driving lawyer for their Prince George County VA case. Keep in mind that your future may be at stake. The biggest issues with representing yourself are making it to Court along with the lack of experience & legal knowledge. The average person does not understand the best course of action to defend a reckless driving case. Experienced Prince George VA reckless driving attorneys know the best tactics and options for obtaining the best results. Our lawyers spend hours in the Prince George County Courts every week and are familiar with the habits of the different judges and the law enforcement officers who make the arrests and issue the reckless driving tickets.
Virginia Summons Reckless Driving Ticket Issued by Prince George Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Prince George 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 Prince George 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 Prince George County VA reckless driving lawyers to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Prince George Reckless Driving Trials are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of reckless driving in Prince George, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Prince George General District Court. Reckless driving trials are adversarial. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Prince George 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 Prince George 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.
Prince George Reckless Driving Speeding 100/70 mph
Prince George Reckless Driving 100 mph
Our Prince George County VA reckless driving lawyer represented a client from Fairfax who was charged with a misdemeanor reckless driving allegation of speeding 100/70 mph on Interstate 295. Our client was terrified about being sentenced to a term of incarceration. [NOTE: Any case involving speed evidence of 100 miles per hour can very possibly trigger a jail sentence] After reviewing our clients case, it appeared that the state trooper’s evidence of speed was accurate, but we were able to present other evidence to mitigate the allegation and convinced the Judge to find our client NOT GUILTY of reckless driving. Our client was happy to avoid a jail sentence and a career ending misdemeanor conviction.
Out of State Driver Retains Top Rated Prince George Lawyers
Out-of-state drivers need a top rated reckless driving lawyer for their Prince George VA case. Many of the defendant motorist who have reckless driving cases before the Prince George Courts are not from the area. Just because you are not from the area does not mean you can ignore an incident that occurred in Prince George County VA. If convicted, the incident will follow you and be reported back to the home state. We routinely represent licensed drivers from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine. Let us review your reckless driving case!
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Reckless Driving Fail To Move Over For Prince George Emergency Vehicle
Va. code 46.2-861.1 requires drivers to “move over” to an adjacent lane when passing an emergency stationary vehicle stopped on a highway shoulder in Prince George County such as the interstate or Route 460 with emergency lights activated under certain traffic conditions. A violation can be considered reckless driving if an emergency vehicle such as a Prince George police cruiser is involved, which is a criminal misdemeanor. If you have been accused of violating this reckless driving law in Prince George VA then it would be in your best interests to consult a top rated Prince George reckless driving lawyer before appearing in the Prince George County General District Court. You may have a valid defense and not realize it.
Prince George VA Reckless Driving Accident Defense Attorneys
Reckless driving general (46.2-852) and driving a vehicle not under proper control or with faulty brakes (46.2-853) are two common reckless driving laws that Prince George police officers will charge a motorist with in traffic accident cases. Any person who drives a vehicle that is not under proper control in Prince George may be violating the reckless driving law. NOTE: The mere happening of an accident does not mean you are guilty of reckless driving. Sometimes the prosecution cannot prove what happened. Other times there is only evidence of slight culpability. The issuance of a summons for reckless driving is not a conviction. Our Prince George VA reckless driving attorneys know how to best defend these types of cases.
Driver Improvement Program For Prince George VA Reckless Driving
A Driver Improvement Program is an educational course designed to improve the knowledge and driving skills of participants. A primary reason a driver completes such a program is to aide a top rated Prince George County VA reckless driving lawyer with mitigation evidence. Completing a program may assist our reckless driving attorneys in convincing the Prince George Judge to dismiss or reduce the case. The duration of a Driver Improvement Program can either be a 12 hour or an 8 hour course. The program has in person and online formats. Consult an experienced Prince George VA attorney to understand your options before you pursue a driver improvement program for your reckless driving case.
Prince George Legal Elite Reckless Driving Lawyer by Virginia Business
The Virginia Business publication is dedicated to covering the legal community in Prince George 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 Prince George County VA Legal Elite reckless driving attorney review your case.
RACING in Prince George VA is a Serious Type of Reckless Driving
Racing is the most serious type of Virginia reckless driving law. Any person who engages in a race in Prince George 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 Prince George 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. Do not take chances with your reckless driving racing case. We can help!
Passing a Stopped Prince George School Bus is Reckless Driving
A driver is guilty of reckless driving if they do not stop for a Prince George County VA 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 Prince George County VA reckless driving attorney will know how to best present at trial. Allow our reckless driving lawyers to review your case. NOTE: There is a civil penalty version of this violation that is less serious.
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11/10/2015 | Updated 11/1/2024
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