Top Rated Rockbridge County VA Traffic Lawyers • 1500+ Reviews
Virginia law classifies traffic violations into 3 categories of offenses. Felony, misdemeanor, and minor traffic infraction violations. Virginia State Troopers, Rockbridge Deputy Sheriffs & Lexington police officers strictly enforce these traffic laws. Do not expect to get a warning. Interstates 81 & 64 and Route 11 in Rockbridge County are the primary highways targeted by law enforcement for traffic violations. Out-of-state drivers frequently find themselves needing representation in Rockbridge County VA for their traffic cases. In many cases, we can successfully defend these cases without our client having to return on the trial date. CAUTION: Convictions for traffic violations can increase the automobile insurance premium by as much as 79% according to a study conducted by Insurance.com
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Experienced Traffic Law Attorneys For Rockbridge County VA Cases
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is recognized “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report. We are an established law firm. Our traffic lawyers specialize in defending traffic cases and possess over 60 years of combined experience. We represent clients before the Rockbridge County General District Traffic Court. Our traffic law defense attorneys are routinely recognized for superior legal excellence and the highest ethical standards. We will examine your case and determine the best way to defend your case. Our goal is simple: secure the best possible result! You can benefit from our experience. We have been favorably reviewed more times than any other law firm that defends Rockbridge County VA traffic cases. Allow us to review your case.
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Penalties For Rockbridge VA Traffic Violation Convictions
- Incarceration
- Maximum fine of $2,500
- Loss of driving privileges
- Moving violation demerit points
- Increased automobile insurance premiums
- Employment issues
Exceptional Traffic Court Representation Rockbridge County VA
In Virginia, every traffic case issued on a summons or ticket is set for trial before the Judge in the General District Court. The defendant motorist must either retain a Rockbridge County VA traffic attorney for representation or the motorist must appear in traffic court to defend the case alone. Evidence and arguments are presented to the Judge. Do not plead guilty or pre-pay a traffic ticket without first consulting an attorney. In some instances, your traffic ticket may actually be a misdemeanor criminal offense. Allow us to review your case. We can help!
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Rockbridge County Traffic Cases
- Habitual offender
- DUI
- Eluding the police
- Hit & Run
- No valid driver’s license
- No automobile insurance
- Suspended driver’s license
- Fail to yield emergency vehicle
- License restoration
- Reckless driving
- Moving violations
- Fail to move over
- Out-of-state drivers
- Speeding ticket
- Accidents
- Handheld cellphone use while driving
Free Consultation with Most Rated Rockbridge VA Traffic Lawyers
Some folks think they do not need a Rockbridge VA traffic lawyer for their case. One of the biggest issues with representing yourself is being able to make it to the Rockbridge courthouse for trial. Most people do not understand the best course of action to defend a particular traffic case. Experienced Rockbridge County VA traffic attorneys know the best tactics and options for obtaining the best results. Our traffic attorneys spend hours in the Rockbridge 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.
Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge County VA traffic attorney who has been recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers with this elite award.
Rockbridge Virginia Trial Courts Are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of a Rockbridge County VA traffic violation, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Rockbridge County General District Court. Trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the defense and the Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge County judge evaluates the evidence, arguments, and reaches a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof. Our lawyers in Rockbridge County VA can help you with your traffic violation.
Virginia Uniform Summons Traffic Ticket Issued by Rockbridge Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge VA
Rockbridge County is along the Interstate 81 corridor. Millions of travelers use this highway every day. Out-of-state drivers must defend their Rockbridge 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 Tennessee, West Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut & Massachusetts drive through Rockbridge VA. In many instances, we can motion to waive our client’s appearance so that our client does not have to return to Rockbridge VA for the trial. Let our traffic ticket lawyers in Rockbridge review your case!
Failure to Move Over for a Stationary Vehicle is a Traffic Violation
Virginia code 46.2-861.1 requires the driver of any motor vehicle to “move over” when passing a stationary vehicle under certain traffic conditions. A violation of this law can be considered reckless driving, which is a criminal misdemeanor in some cases. If you have been accused of violating this law then you need to consult an attorney before appearing in the Rockbridge General District Court.
Reckless Driving REDUCED to No Points
Our ticket lawyers in Rockbridge County represented a client licensed to drive in Pennsylvania who was accused of criminal misdemeanor reckless driving on the interstate based on excessive speed evidence. Our client was driving on Interstate 81. A criminal conviction would have drastic consequences. We were able to convince the Court to find our client NOT GUILTY. Unfortunately, the Judge was unwilling to dismiss the entire case. However, we convinced the Court to reduce the matter to defective equipment – which is a minor no-point nonmoving infraction.
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8/3/2021 | Updated 4/16/2024
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