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The Virginia Reckless Driving Laws are some of the strictest in the country. There are more than 10 different VA reckless driving laws. Reckless driving in Virginia is a Class 1 misdemeanor criminal offense. A Class 1 misdemeanor is the most serious type of misdemeanor in Virginia. The penalties include incarceration. Have you received a reckless driving ticket in Sussex County VA? If so, you need help from an experienced professional who specializes in successfully defending Sussex County reckless driving cases. Our Sussex County VA Reckless Driving Lawyers have extensive experience. We can help! CAUTION: A Sussex VA reckless driving conviction will also on average, increase the automobile insurance premium by 73%, according to Insurance.com
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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established local law firm that defends Sussex County reckless driving cases. Our law firm represents clients every week in the Sussex County VA courts. Our attorneys have over 60 years of combined reckless driving experience. We are recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report. The legal community recognizes our firm every year for legal excellence. We practice law with superior legal ability and have the highest ethical standards. Put our experience to work for you! Our Sussex VA reckless driving lawyers have been positively reviewed more than any other Sussex attorney. Allow us to review your case.
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The Virginia Reckless Driving Speeding law (Va. Code 46.2-862) is perhaps the most enforced reckless driving provision in Sussex VA. A motorist can be convicted of Reckless Driving in Sussex VA, for speeding as little as 16 mph over the limit. The speed limit on Interstate 95 in Sussex County is 70 miles per hour. Va. Code 46.2-862 states that a speed over 85 mph violates the Virginia reckless driving law. Thus, traveling 86 mph in a 70 mph zone places one in jeopardy of being convicted of a criminal offense. A conviction for Reckless Driving can jeopardize your future, including your freedom, career, and driving record if convicted.
Virginia Summons Reckless Driving Ticket Issued by Sussex Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by the Sussex Sheriff 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex VA reckless driving lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining good results. Our attorneys spend a significant amount of time in the Sussex 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.
Sussex Reckless Driving Trials are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of reckless driving in Sussex, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Sussex General District Court. Reckless driving trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Sussex 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 Sussex 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.
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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 Sussex 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 Sussex reckless driving attorney who has been recognized with this award.
Virginia Reckless Driving Penalties
- Maximum 12 months in jail
- Maximum $2,500 fine
- Loss of driving privileges
- Increases in automobile insurance rates
- Moving violation demerit points
- Community service
- Potential employment issues
- Driver improvement programs
Sussex County VA Reckless Driving Speeding Lawyers
The Virginia Reckless Driving Speeding law is strictly enforced in Sussex County. If you have been accused of Reckless Driving in Sussex VA, then it would be in your best interests to seek an experienced Sussex VA Reckless Driving Lawyer. Some folks do not think they need an attorney to help them defend their reckless driving case. That may be true in some instances, but a Class 1 misdemeanor criminal offense is not a minor traffic ticket and is not something to take lightly. A criminal misdemeanor reckless driving conviction can also negatively affect your employment or future employment depending on your employer. Let us review your case.
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The Virginia Business publication is dedicated to covering the Sussex County VA legal community. 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 Sussex County VA Legal Elite reckless driving attorney review your case.
Legal Representation For Sussex County VA Reckless Driving Tickets
Sussex Reckless Ticket
The Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State Police & Waverly Police Department issue reckless driving speeding tickets. Interstate 95 and Route 460 are popular highways for enforcement. The facts of each case vary. We know what techniques, defenses and arguments work. NOTE: A reckless driving allegation is NOT a conviction. We know how to protect our clients best. Practicing law before the same Judges every week has its advantages. We examine each case in great detail. Our attorneys use proven strategies to secure our client the best possible outcome.
Out of State Reckless Driver Retains Top Rated Sussex Defense Lawyer
Out-of-state drivers must defend their Sussex 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. Sussex County sits along the Interstate 95 & Route 460 corridors. Many of our clients are not from the area or are drivers from other states such Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont & Maine because large numbers of motorists drive through Sussex County. In many instances, we can make a motion to waive our client’s appearance so that our client does not have to return to Sussex VA for the trial.
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Sussex 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 on a curve
- 46.2-855 View obstructed/control impaired
- 46.2-856 Passing two vehicles abreast
- 46.2-857 Driving two abreast in same lane
- 46.2-858 Passing at railroad grade 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 Excessive speed
- 46.2-863 Failure to yield
- 46.2-864 Recklessness in 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
Reckless Driving Fail To Move Over For Stationary Emergency Vehicle
Virginia 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 of this law 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 then it would be in your best interests to consult an accomplished local reckless driving attorney before appearing in the Sussex VA General District Court. We know how to successfully defend these types of cases. You may have a valid defense and not realize it.
Sussex Reckless Driving 106 mph & Aggressive Driving DISMISSED
Sussex County Reckless Driving & Aggressive Driving DISMISSED
In this case, our reckless driving lawyers represented a client from Florida. Our client was traveling thru Sussex, VA, on Interstate 95. The Virginia State Trooper that confronted our client made some serious accusations. The State Trooper alleged that our client traveled 106 miles per hour on the Interstate. Additionally, an aggressive driving allegation was also made. Both are serious offenses in Virginia. Our client was a decorated soldier in the Marine Corps. A conviction and/or incarceration would have jeopardized his career. Our lawyers presented an overwhelming amount of evidence and argument. We were able to protect our client. We convinced the Court to dismiss both cases due to procedural problems. The Judge granted our motion to dismiss.
Sussex VA is Aggressive with I-95 & Route 460 Traffic Enforcement
Sussex VA is famous for its enforcement of the reckless driving law with speed traps. Speed traps are an area of the road where police officers hide in order to detect vehicles violating the reckless driving speed limit. According to a study by Governing magazine, there is a group of small Virginia counties, cities and towns – which includes Sussex – that rely on traffic fines to fund its local government budget. Needless to say Sussex VA Deputy Sheriffs aggressively enforces the reckless driving law. However, the Town of Eastville over on the Eastern Shore in Northampton County relies more on traffic fines for revenue than Sussex with an astounding 72% of its budget coming from traffic fines and forfeitures.
Reckless Driving Accident Defense Attorneys Sussex County VA
Reckless driving general (46.2-852) and driving a vehicle not under proper control or with faulty brakes (46.2-853) are the two most common reckless driving laws that Sussex police officers will charge a motorist with in traffic accident cases. Any person who drives a vehicle that is not under proper control 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 how the accident happened. Other times there is only evidence of slight culpability. The issuance of a summons for reckless driving is not a conviction. Our Sussex VA reckless driving attorneys know how to best defend these types of cases.
RACING in Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex VA reckless driving attorneys to review your case.
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Sussex VA Fail To “Move Over” Reckless Driving Case DISMISSED
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Our Sussex County VA reckless driving attorneys represented a client who was licensed to drive from Pennsylvania. He was driving through Virginia on Interstate 95. While in Sussex County, our client happened to drive by a State Trooper who apparently was in the middle of a traffic stop on the shoulder of the Interstate. Our client was alertly operating his vehicle but was not aware of the Virginia “Move Over” law. The state trooper thought our client was in violation of this law so he quickly finished up his traffic stop and went after our client. At trial, we entered a not guilty plea and sufficiently argued the case and convinced the Judge to DISMISS the allegation.
Sussex County Reckless Driving Speeding 112 mph NOT GUILTY
Our Sussex County reckless driving lawyers represented a college student who was driving too fast on Interstate 95 in Sussex VA. Our client was in good standing with his University in Raleigh NC. The Sussex County Sheriff’s department was patrolling I-95 when they observed our client driving at a high rate of speed. The Sussex Deputy Sheriff collected speed evidence of 112 mph. At trial, we were able to convince the Judge to take the case under advisement. At the sentencing hearing, based on the mitigation evidence introduced and persuasive arguments presented, we convinced the Judge to find our client NOT GUILTY of criminal misdemeanor reckless driving. Click on Case Result image for actual court record.
Sussex Reckless Driving Speeding 92/70 mph REDUCED
Sussex County Reckless Driving 92 mph REDUCED
In this case, our attorneys represented a client from Pennsylvania. A Sussex VA Deputy Sheriff was operating R.A.D.A.R. along Interstate 95. The Deputy Sheriff observed our client speeding. The Deputy Sheriff claimed that our client drove 92 miles per hour in a 70-mile-per-hour zone. Our client thought she received a minor traffic ticket. It was not until later that the client realized she had been charged with a criminal misdemeanor. In Pennsylvania, this event would have only triggered a simple speeding ticket. Our client was in shock. Our lawyers convinced the Judge to reduce the misdemeanor reckless driving allegation to a minor infraction.
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11/10/2015 | Updated 10/20/2024
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