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Some folks think they do not need a VA Beach traffic lawyer for their case. One of the biggest issues with representing yourself is being able to make it to the Virginia Beach courthouse for trial. Most people do not understand the best course of action to defend a particular traffic case. Experienced VA Beach traffic attorneys know the best tactics and options for obtaining the best results. Our traffic attorneys spend hours in the VA Beach 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.

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

Virginia Beach Traffic Courts Are Adversarial By Design

If you have been accused of a VA Beach traffic violation, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Virginia Beach General District Court. Trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the defense and the Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach judge evaluates the evidence, arguments, and reaches a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof. Our lawyers in VA Beach can help you with your traffic violation.

Virginia Uniform Summons Traffic Ticket Issued by Beach Police

A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach 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 VA Beach 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 VA Beach

Virginia Beach is along the Interstate 64 corridor. Millions of travelers use this highway every day. Out-of-state drivers must defend their VA Beach 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, Georgia, South Carolina, District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut & Massachusetts drive through the Virginia Beach community. In many instances, we can motion to waive our client’s appearance so that our client does not have to return to VA Beach for the trial. Let our traffic ticket lawyers in Virginia Beach review your case!

Exceptional Traffic Court Representation Virginia Beach

Traffic cases goes before the Judge on the trial date in the Virginia Beach General District Court. The defendant motorist must either retain a VA Beach traffic lawyer or the motorist must appear in court to defend the case. The procedural rules of trial are very rigid and are followed closely by the Judge. Non lawyers are often confused by these rigid procedural rules, especially the rules of evidence. Evidence and arguments are presented to the Judge. Improve your chances of successfully defending your case by retaining a top rated VA Beach traffic lawyer who will present your best defense. Let us review your case! We can protect you even if you think you are guilty.

Virginia Beach VA Suspended Driver’s License Case DISMISSED

Our Va. Beach Traffic Attorneys represented a client who was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license in violation of Va. Code 46.2-301. Our client had no idea that his driver’s license was suspended. He was not from the area and was not in a position to 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 primary argument was that our client lacked the necessary knowledge to be in violation. The Judge dismissed the case.

Superb Avvo Rated Virginia Beach Traffic Lawyers

The Avvo Rating can help you find the right Virginia Beach traffic lawyer. Avvo is a legal directory that rates lawyers using a special model on a scale of 1 (Extreme  Caution) to 10 (Superb). Members of our Virginia Beach 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 VA Beach traffic attorney who is not properly rated.

Holding Cell Phone While Driving is a VA Beach Traffic Violation

The Virginia Beach law enforcement community aggressively enforces the “Hands Free” driving law. The law prohibits having a phone or handheld personal communication device in your hand while driving pursuant to Va. Code §46.2-818.2. Beach police officers do 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.

Virginia Beach Fail to Move Over/Yield Emergency Vehicle DISMISSED

Traffic Case DISMISSED

Our Va. Beach traffic lawyers represented a client who was charged with failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, more popularly known as the “Move Over Law” in violation of Va. Code 46.2-861.1 for simply failing to make a lane change while travelling 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 in the appropriate manner. We pled our client not guilty and made the necessary arguments. The Judge agreed with our position and dismissed the case.

Virginia Beach VA Reckless Driving Speeding NOT GUILTY

Our Virginia Beach traffic attorneys represented a client from Maryland who was pulled over on Interstate 264. Our client was a U.S. Armed Services member. She was concerned about being convicted of a criminal misdemeanor offense. Such a conviction would affect her career and her security clearance. We had various arguments ready to persuade the Court why it should not find our client guilty of a criminal misdemeanor for speeding. The Judge agreed and found our client not guilty.

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4/6/2022 | Updated 5/20/2024

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