Top Rated Accomack County VA Traffic Lawyers • 1500+ Reviews
Virginia classifies traffic violations into 3 categories. Six point, four point & three point violations. Virginia State Troopers, Accomack Deputy Sheriffs & local police officers strictly enforce these traffic laws. Do not expect to get a warning. U.S. Route 13 in Accomack County is the primary highway targeted by law enforcement for traffic violations. Out-of-state drivers frequently find themselves needing representation. In many cases, we can successfully defend these cases without our client having to return on the trial date. CAUTION: Convictions for traffic violations can increase the automobile insurance premium by as much as 79% according to a study conducted by Insurance.com
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Experienced Traffic Law Attorneys For Accomack VA Cases
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established local Accomack VA law firm. We are a recognized “Best Law Firm” according to U.S. News & World Report. Our lawyers specialize in defending traffic cases and possess over 60 years of combined experience. We are located on the Eastern Shore and represent clients before the Accomack County General District Court. Our lawyers specialize in traffic law defense and are routinely recognized for legal excellence and high ethical standards. We will examine your case and determine the best way to defend your case. We have been favorably reviewed more times than any other law firm that defends Accomack County VA traffic cases. Our goal is simple: secure the best possible result!
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Penalties For Accomack VA Traffic Violation Convictions
- Incarceration
- Maximum fine of $2,500
- Loss of driving privileges
- Moving violation demerit points
- Increased automobile insurance premiums
- Employment issues
Exceptional Traffic Court Representation Accomack County VA
Traffic cases goes before the Judge on the trial date in the Accomack General District Court. The defendant motorist must either retain a Accomack County VA 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. Do not plead guilty or pre-pay a traffic ticket without first consulting an attorney. Improve your chances of successfully defending your case by retaining a top rated Accomack County VA traffic lawyer who will present your best defense. Let us review your case.
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Accomack VA Traffic Cases
- Habitual offender
- DUI
- Eluding the police
- Hit & Run
- No valid driver’s license
- No automobile insurance
- Suspended driver’s license
- Commercial driver violations
- License restoration
- Reckless driving
- Handheld cellphone use while driving
- Fail to move over
- Out-of-state drivers
- Speeding ticket
- Accidents
- Moving violations
- Fail to yield emergency vehicle
Free Consultation with Most Rated Accomack VA Traffic Lawyers
Some folks think they do not need an Accomack VA traffic lawyer for their case. One of the biggest issues with representing yourself is being able to make it to the Accomack courthouse for trial. The average person typically does not understand the best course of action to defend a particular traffic case. Experienced Accomack County VA traffic attorneys know the best tactics and options for obtaining the best results. Our traffic attorneys spend hours in the Accomack 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 tickets for traffic violations. This local knowledge is invaluable in order to present the best defense.
Accomack 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 attorneys using a patented process of independent research and peer input. Our Accomack 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 Accomack County VA traffic attorney who has been recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers with this elite award.
Accomack Virginia Trial Courts Are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of a Accomack County VA traffic violation, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Accomack County General District Court. Trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the defense and the Accomack County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. The adversarial system is designed to ensure 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 Accomack County judge evaluates the evidence, arguments, and reaches a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof. Our Accomack County VA traffic lawyer can help you with your case.
Virginia Uniform Summons Traffic Ticket Issued by Accomack Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Accomack County 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 a hearing will be at the Accomack County 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 Accomack County VA 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 Accomack VA
Accomack County is along the Route 13 corridor. Countless travelers use this highway every day. Out-of-state drivers must defend their Accomack County 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 Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island & Maine drive through Accomack VA. In many instances, we can make a motion to waive our client’s appearance so that our client does not have to return to Accomack VA for the trial. Let our Accomack VA traffic lawyer review your case!
Holding Cell Phone While Driving is a Accomack VA Traffic Violation
The Accomack Sheriff’s Office and State Police aggressively enforces the Virginia “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. The Accomack 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.
Superb Avvo Rated Accomack VA Traffic Lawyers
The Avvo Rating can help you find the right Accomack County VA 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 Accomack 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 Accomack County VA traffic attorney who is not properly rated.
Reckless Driving Accomack County Emergency Vehicle Move Over Law
The “Move Over” law is serious. Va. 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 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 in Accomack County then it would be in your best interests to consult an accomplished top rated local Accomack VA reckless driving attorney before appearing in the Accomack General District Court. We successfully defend these types of cases. You may have a valid defense and not realize it.
Route 13 Accomack Reckless Driving REDUCED to No Points
Our traffic attorneys represented a client from New York accused of criminal misdemeanor reckless driving based on excessive speed evidence. A conviction would have drastic consequences. We were able to convince the Court to find our client NOT GUILTY. Unfortunately, the Court was unwilling to dismiss the entire case. However, we convinced the Judge to reduce the matter to the lowest offense possible called defective equipment. This is a no points non moving violation.
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2/3/2022 | Updated 4/7/2024
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