Top Rated Accomack County VA Reckless Driving Lawyer • 1400+ Reviews
Reckless driving is aggressively enforced throughout Accomack County VA by the Accomack Sheriff’s Office, State Police and the other law enforcement agencies that patrol the area. U.S. Route 13 is the County’s major highway that tends to capture the most enforcement. Reckless driving is a class 1 misdemeanor criminal offense that has serious penalties if convicted. In fact, the penalties for a reckless driving conviction in Virginia are some of the strictest in the nation. An allegation is NOT a conviction.
CAUTION: A reckless driving conviction will on average increase the automobile insurance premium by 73% or $1,046 EACH YEAR, according to a study conducted by Insurance.com
Virginia Reckless Driving Penalties Are Harsh
- Maximum 12 month jail sentence
- Maximum $2,500 fine
- Loss of driving privileges
- Permanent criminal conviction
- Increased automobile premiums
- Moving violation demerit points
- Community service
- Driver improvement programs
Experienced Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys Accomack VA
Riley & Wells is a prominent law firm that specializes in defending Accomack County VA reckless driving cases. Our attorneys represent clients accused of reckless driving in the Accomack General District Court. We are dedicated to client service. Our Accomack VA Reckless Driving Attorneys have over 60 years of combined experience. Our law firm has been recognized as a “Best Law Firm” for legal excellence and high ethical standards. Contact a professional for a free consultation.
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Reckless Driving is a Misdemeanor Criminal Offense in Virginia
Reckless Driving in Accomack County VA is serious business. If the police have issued an Accomack VA reckless driving ticket to you, then you need help. A reckless driving conviction will negatively affect your future. An experienced Accomack VA Reckless Driving Lawyer can protect you. CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPRESENT YOURSELF WITHOUT FIRST CONSULTING AN ATTORNEY. A motorist may be convicted of criminal reckless driving for driving 20 mph over the speed limit.
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Accomack 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 curve
- 46.2-855 View obstructed/control impaired
- 46.2-856 Passing two vehicles abreast
- 46.2-857 Driving two abreast
- 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 Speeding
- 46.2-863 Failure to yield
- 46.2-864 Parking lots
- 46.2-865 Racing
- 46.2-865.1 Injury or death while racing
- 46.2-866 Racing; aiders or abettors
- 46.2-867 Racing; seizure of motor vehicle
- 46.2-868.1 Aggressive Driving
Accomack County VA Reckless Driving Case Dismissed
Law enforcement agencies in Accomack County VA strictly enforce U.S. Route 13. In this case, our reckless driving lawyers represented an out-of-state client from New Jersey. We were able to present persuasive evidence and favorable arguments without our client having to return to Accomack County for the trial. We represent clients from other states every week. The allegation involved excessive speed. Our client was unfamiliar with the area. Our lawyers convinced the Judge to dismiss the case.
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2/3/2022 | Updated 5/20/2023
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