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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established law firm. Our lawyers specialize in defending reckless driving cases. We represent clients in the Waverly General District Court. Our attorneys have over 60 years of collective reckless driving law experience. We are a “Best Law Firm” according to U.S. News & World Report. Our attorneys are routinely recognized by various legal organizations for superior legal ability and high ethical standards. We have been positively more than any other law firm that defends Waverly reckless driving cases. CAUTION: A Waverly 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 Waverly VA
Virginia has strict reckless driving laws. Reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor. The most enforced reckless driving provision in Waverly VA is the excessive speed provision pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-862. This law criminalizes speeding 20 mph over the posted limit. The Town of Waverly is along the Route 460/County Drive corridor. Waverly Police & State Police aggressively patrol this highway corridor along with Main Stree/Route 40. Let us review your case.
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Our lawyers are dedicated reckless driving defense lawyers. We are leaders in this practice area with a deep bench of experience from lecturing other attorneys about the status of the law at Virginia Trial Lawyers Association conventions to being a former Virginia State Trooper. You can benefit from our experience. An experienced Waverly VA Reckless Driving Attorney can present your best defense before the General District Court. We know how to best protect our clients.
Penalties for Reckless Driving Convictions
- Maximum 12 months in jail
- Maximum $2,500 fine
- Loss of driving privileges
- Moving violation demerit points
- Increased automobile insurance rates
- Community service
- Driver improvement programs
- Possible employment problems
Virginia Summons Reckless Driving Ticket Issued by Waverly Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Waverly 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 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 Waverly 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 Waverly 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 Waverly VA reckless driving lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining good results. Our attorneys spend a significant amount of time in the Waverly 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.
Waverly Reckless Driving Trials are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of reckless driving in Waverly, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Waverly General District Court. Reckless driving trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Waverly 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 Waverly 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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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Reckless Driving Cases
- 46.2-852 – General rule
- 46.2-853 – Fail to maintain control; brakes
- 46.2-854 – Passing on grade or curve
- 46.2-855 – View obstructed/control impaired
- 46.2-856 – Passing two vehicles abreast
- 46.2-857 – Driving two abreast
- 46.2-863 – Failure to yield
- 46.2-864 – Parking lots
- 46.2-865 – Racing
- 46.2-865.1 – Injury or death while racing
- 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 conditions
- 46.2-861.1 – Failure to “Move Over” or Yield to Stationary Emergency Vehicle
- 46.2-862 – Excessive speeding
- 46.2-866 – Racing; aiders or abettors
- 46.2-867 – Racing
- 46.2-868.1 – Aggressive driving
- 46.2-869 – Improper driving
Waverly VA Reckless Driving DISMISSED
Our Waverly VA reckless driving attorneys represented a client charged with reckless driving for driving too fast. In this case, we developed defenses to the police RADAR device used to calculate speed. A plea of not guilty was entered. We were able to effectively cross examine the state trooper who was operating RADAR in the Town of Waverly and made the reckless driving allegation. We exposed the fact that the RADAR used in this particular case was not tested for accuracy with properly calibrated tuning forks, which is required by Va. Code 46.2-882. The Court granted our motion to dismiss the case.
Waverly Reckless Driving Lawyer Speeding 20+ mph Over Limit NOT GUILTY
Our reckless driving lawyer in Waverly defended a student who was charged with Reckless Driving for driving 20+ miles per hour over the posted speed limit on Route 460. Students are often cited with reckless driving because many drive through Waverly on the way to the beach or the North Carolina Outer Banks. Many families also use Route 460 as an alternative to I-64 for beach travels. We were able to present compelling evidence and arguments to persuade the Waverly Court to take the case under advisement and to eventually find our client NOT GUILTY of the allegation.
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6/7/2024
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