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Some folks think they do not need a traffic lawyer for their case. The biggest issues with representing yourself in traffic court is the lack of experience and legal knowledge. The average person typically does not understand the best course of action to defend a particular traffic case. Experienced Sussex VA traffic attorneys know the best tactics and options for obtaining the best results. Our lawyers spend hours in the Sussex VA 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 traffic tickets. This local knowledge can prove to be invaluable in deciding how to best defend a traffic case.

Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex VA traffic attorney who has been recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers with this elite award.

Virginia Uniform Summons Traffic Ticket Issued by Sussex Police

A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Sussex 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 the hearing will be at the Sussex County Courthouse on a particular date and time. A law enforcement can also issue a summons for criminal offenses such as reckless driving and other misdemeanor offenses. Allow us to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.

Driver Improvement Program For Sussex County VA Traffic Cases

A Driver Improvement Program also known as a Traffic School is an educational course designed to improve the knowledge and driving skills of participants. One of the main purposes of a Driver Improvement Program is to provide a pathway for traffic court defendants to mitigate the consequences of their Sussex County VA case. Completing a program may assist the lawyer in convincing the Sussex Judge to dismiss or reduce the case. The duration of a Driver Improvement Program can either be a 12 hour course or an 8 hour course. The program has in person and online formats. Consult our Sussex County VA traffic lawyer to understand your options before you pursue a driver improvement program for your traffic case.

Superb Avvo Rated Sussex VA Traffic Lawyers

The Avvo Rating can help you find the right Sussex County VA traffic lawyer. Avvo comes from “avvocato”, which is Italian. Avvo is a legal directory that rates lawyers on a scale of 1 (Extreme  Caution) to 10 (Superb). Members of our Sussex 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 Sussex VA traffic lawyer who is not properly rated.

Out of State Driver Retain Top Rated Traffic Lawyer Sussex VA

Sussex County is along the I-95 corridor. Millions of travelers use these highways. Out-of-state drivers must defend their Sussex County VA 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 North Carolina, Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York & Tennessee drive through the Sussex County VA community. In many instances, we can motion to waive our client’s appearance so that our client does not have to return to Sussex VA for the trial. Let our traffic ticket lawyers in Sussex review your case!

Sussex County VA Suspended Driver’s License Case DISMISSED

Our Sussex County Traffic Attorneys represented a client charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license in violation of Va. Code 46.2-301. Driving is a privilege and driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license in Virginia is a criminal misdemeanor offense. Penalties include incarceration and further loss of driving privileges if convicted. Our client had no idea that his driving privileges were suspended. He was not from the area and could not return for a trial. We prepared and argued the case in such a manner that the client did not have to return for trial. Our chief argument was that our client lacked the necessary knowledge to be in violation. The Judge dismissed the case.

Sussex VA Fail to Move Over/Yield Emergency Vehicle DISMISSED

SUSSEX VA Traffic Violation DISMISSED

Our Sussex County traffic lawyers represented a client charged with failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, more popular as the “Move Over Law,” violating Va. Code 46.2-861.1 for failing to make a lane change while traveling on the Interstate. First, our client had no idea that such a law existed, and second, he did not think he was in violation. We agreed. The law does not require a lane change if the driver exercises caution appropriately. We pled our client not guilty and made the necessary arguments. The Judge agreed with our position and dismissed the case.

Sussex VA Reckless Driving Speeding 93/70 mph REDUCED

Our Sussex VA traffic lawyer represented a client from Maryland who was pulled over in Sussex County VA on Interstate 95. The Sussex County Deputy Sheriff was running RADAR just south of Exit 33 on I-95 – a common spot for enforcement by the sheriff’s office. Our client was a U.S. Armed Services member. The Sussex Deputy Sheriff charged our client with reckless driving. Reckless driving is not just a Sussex County VA speeding ticket . Our client was concerned about being convicted of a criminal misdemeanor offense. A conviction would affect her career and her security clearance. We argued the case and convinced the Judge to find our client NOT GUILTY of reckless driving.

Holding Cell Phone While Driving is a Sussex VA Traffic Violation

Virginia is a Hands Free Driving State. 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 Sussex 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.

A Conviction for Defective Equipment is a Sussex Traffic Violation WIN

In some cases, we are able to convince the Sussex Judge to find our client NOT GUILTY but the Judge is unwilling to dismiss the entire case. This is where a skilled Sussex VA traffic attorney can use the defective equipment law to the client’s advantage. The defective equipment law pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-1003 makes it unlawful for any person to use defective equipment on a motor vehicle that is operated on a highway. This violation is not a moving violation and no demerit points are assessed by the DMV. So, convincing the Sussex County Court to find our client guilty of defective equipment is a WIN when the original allegation was a moving violation demerit point offense.

Sussex County is Aggressive with Enforcing Traffic Laws

Speed traps are an area of the road that Sussex police officers heavily monitor to catch people speeding. Technically defined as an area of road where Sussex police officers hide in order to detect vehicles exceeding. Governing Magazine conducted a study that named Eight VA localities that heavily rely on fines from traffic cases. Sussex has a reputation for being a speed trap located along I-95 corridor. Brunswick, Greensville, Eastville, Emporia, LaCrosse, Sussex, & Waverly made the list. Out-Of-State motorists often find themselves the victim of this speed trap. Consult a top rated Sussex VA traffic lawyer before you plead guilty.

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11/10/2015 | Updated 10/20/2024

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