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Some motorists do not think they need a traffic lawyer for their Bland County traffic case. The biggest issues with representing yourself in traffic court is the lack of experience and legal knowledge. The average driver typically does not understand the best course of action to defend a particular case. Experienced Bland County VA traffic attorneys know the proper tactics and options for obtaining the best results. Our attorneys spend hours in traffic court every day and are familiar with the habits of the different judges and the law enforcement officers who issue the tickets. This local knowledge can prove to be invaluable in deciding how to properly defend a traffic case.

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

Bland Virginia Traffic Courts Are Adversarial By Design

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

Bland VA “AV Preeminent” Traffic Lawyer • Martindale-Hubbell Top Rating

For over 135 years, Martindale-Hubbell has been the authority for evaluating the legal ability and ethical standards of attorneys through a Peer Review Rating system established by judges and attorneys. Riley & Wells Attorneys-A-Law is a Bland County Virginia AV Preeminent® rated traffic violation defense law firm. The top Martindale-Hubbell rating standard. This is awarded to lawyers who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards. Retain a top rated Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated Bland VA traffic lawyer for your case. Review the law firm’s legal rating and exercise caution before you retain a Bland VA traffic attorney with an inferior rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

Virginia Uniform Summons Traffic Ticket Issued by Bland Police

A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Bland 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 Bland 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 Bland VA traffic lawyers to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.

Superb Avvo Rated Bland VA Traffic Lawyers

The Avvo Rating can help you find the right Bland 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 Bland 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 Bland VA traffic lawyer who is not properly rated.

Out of State Driver Retain Top Rated Traffic Lawyer Bland VA

Bland County is along the I-77 corridor. Millions of travelers use these highways. Out-of-state drivers must defend their Bland 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, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey & New York drive through the Bland 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 Bland VA for the trial. Let our traffic ticket lawyers in Bland review your case!

Bland County VA Driving Revoked Case DISMISSED

Our Bland County traffic lawyers defended a client who was accused of driving with a revoked driver’s license in violation of Va. Code 46.2-301. Our client had no idea that his license was revoked. 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. The winning argument was that the evidence did not prove the necessary knowledge to be in violation. The Judge dismissed the case.

Bland VA Fail to Move Over/Yield Emergency Vehicle DISMISSED

Our Bland County traffic lawyers represented a client who was accused of failing to yield to a stationary emergency vehicle, commonly known as the “Move Over Law” in violation of Va. Code 46.2-861.1. Our client had no idea that such a law existed. The law does not require a lane change if the driver exercises caution in the appropriate manner. This offense can happen before you know it on Interstate 77. We entered a not guilty and made the necessary arguments. The Judge agreed and dismissed the case.

Bland County Reckless Driving Speeding 90+ mph NOT GUILTY

Our Bland County VA traffic lawyers defended a client from West Virginia who was pulled over on Interstate 77. Our client was a U.S. Armed Services member. She was concerned about being convicted of a criminal misdemeanor. Such a conviction would affect her career and her security clearance. We presented various arguments on why the Court should find our client not  guilty of a criminal misdemeanor for speeding. The Judge agreed and found our client not guilty of reckless driving.

Virginia Small Towns Like Bland Are Famous for Being a Speed Trap

Speed traps are an area of the road that Bland police officers heavily monitor to catch people speeding. Technically defined as an area of road where Bland 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. Bland has a reputation for being a speed trap located along I-77 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 Bland VA traffic lawyer before you plead guilty.

Legal Elite Bland County Traffic Attorney

Virginia Business is dedicated to covering legal activity in Bland County VA. In cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association, top attorneys from various practice areas including traffic law have been recognized as Legal Elite since 2000. There are over 23,000 legal practitioners in the Commonwealth. Legal Elite recognitions are awarded to a limited number of lawyers each year. This is an exclusive list of top rated individuals who have been recognized for excellence. Only outstanding and experienced attorneys are recognized by Virginia Business for being Legal Elite. A lawyer cannot purchase their way in to being recognized as a member of the Virginia Business Legal Elite. Retain a Legal Elite Bland County VA traffic lawyer for your case.

Bland County Traffic Violations Assessed DMV Demerit Points

There are numerous DMV demerit point violations. Demerit points are assessed by the DMV when a driver is convicted of a demerit point offense in the Bland VA Courts. Demerit points associated with a Bland conviction remain valid for two years from the date the Bland County offense is committed. Different violations carry different point assignments, depending on the seriousness of the offense. Convictions for serious offenses such as reckless driving carry 6 demerit points. One safe driving point is assigned for each full calendar year without any violations or suspensions. A motorist may accumulate a maximum of five safe driving points. For out-of-state drivers, the Bland County Virginia traffic conviction is eventually reported to the home state DMV.

Bland County Traffic Accident Defense Attorney

Traffic accidents happen in Bland County. Most automobile crashes are investigated by the police. In many cases, the Bland police officer or state trooper will be looking for evidence of a traffic violation. If sufficient evidence exists, then a Virginia Uniform Summons will likely be issued for the alleged traffic violation. The investigating Bland County police officer almost is never an actual eye witness. The police officer collects evidence to later present at trial along with issuing subpoenas to actual eye witnesses along with the help from the Bland VA Commonwealth Attorney. If you have been involved in an accident and been charged with a traffic offense in Bland County, then you need an experienced Bland car accident lawyer.

Driver Improvement Program For Bland Virginia Traffic Tickets

A Driver Improvement Program 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 Bland VA traffic ticket. Completing a program may assist a top rated Bland VA traffic lawyer in convincing the Bland 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 Bland Virginia traffic attorney to understand your options before you pursue a driver improvement program for your traffic case.

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7/24/2021 | Updated 5/17/2025

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