Top Rated Carroll County VA Traffic Lawyers • 1500+ Client Reviews
Virginia law classifies traffic violations into 3 categories of offenses. Felony, misdemeanor, and minor traffic infraction violations. Virginia State Troopers & Carroll Deputy Sheriffs & local police officers strictly enforce these traffic laws. Do not expect to get a warning. Interstate 77, Routes 58, 221 and 52 in Carroll County are the primary areas law enforcement targets for traffic violations. Out-of-state drivers frequently need representation in Carroll County VA, for their traffic cases. 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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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established local Carroll VA law firm. Our lawyers specialize in defending traffic cases and possess over 60 years of combined experience. We represent clients before the Carroll 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 positively reviewed more than any other firm in Carroll County VA that defends traffic violation cases. Our goal is simple: secure the best possible result!
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Carroll County VA Traffic Law Representation
A traffic law offense can be classified as a felony, misdemeanor, or infraction. Reckless driving, DUI, and speeding are some of the more popularly enforced traffic violations. Penalties may include incarceration, loss of driving privileges & excessive fines. We examine every case in detail to determine the best defense strategy. Our goal is to secure each client the best possible outcome according to the law and facts of the case. We have the experience to protect you and your future.
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Carroll County VA Traffic Cases
- DUI / DWI
- Fail to move over
- Eluding the police
- Hit & Run
- No valid driver’s license
- Fail yield to emergency vehicle
- Driving revoked 18.-272
- Vehicle inspection offenses
- Lane change violations
- Fail to obey highway sign
- Suspended driver’s license
- Commercial driver violations
- Reckless driving
- Improper tun
- No automobile insurance
- Handheld cellphone use while driving
- Tinted windows
- Following too close
- Improper passing
- Fail to “Move Over”
- Out of state driver
- Speeding ticket
- Accidents
- Racing
- Vehicle registration offenses
- Moving violations
- Restoration of driving privileges
- Toll violations
- Passing a school bus
Free Consultation with Most Rated Carroll VA Traffic Lawyers
Some folks think they do not need a Carroll County VA traffic lawyer for their case. One of the biggest issues with representing yourself is being able to make it to the Carroll courthouse for trial. Most people do not understand the best course of action to defend a particular traffic case. Experienced Carroll County traffic attorneys know the best tactics and options for obtaining the best results. Our traffic attorneys spend hours in the Carroll VA 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.
Penalties for Carroll County VA Traffic Violations
- Incarceration
- Maximum fine of $2,500
- Loss of driving privileges
- Moving violation demerit points
- Increased automobile insurance premiums
- Employment issues
Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Carroll VA traffic attorney who has been recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers with this elite award.
Carroll Virginia Traffic Courts Are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of a Carroll County VA traffic violation, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Carroll General District Court. Trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the defense and the Carroll 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 Carroll judge evaluates the evidence, arguments, and reaches a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof. Our lawyers in Carroll County VA can help you with your traffic violation.
Virginia Uniform Summons Traffic Ticket Issued by Carroll Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Carroll VA
Carroll County is along the I-77 and Route 58 corridors. Millions of travelers use these highways. Out-of-state drivers must defend their Carroll 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, Georgia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York & Tennessee drive through the Carroll 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 Carroll VA for the trial. Let our traffic ticket lawyers in Carroll review your case!
Experienced Carroll Traffic Lawyer
Title 46.2 of the Virginia Motor Vehicle Code classifies traffic offenses. Offenses can range from minor traffic infractions to serious criminal felony offenses. The Carroll Sheriff’s Department and State Troopers aggressively enforce these traffic laws. Most Carroll County traffic violations are issued on a Virginia Uniform Summons, commonly known as the ticket. More serious offense such as DUI / DWI, eluding the police and leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run) will trigger an arrest.
Superb Avvo Rated Carroll Virginia Traffic Lawyers
The Avvo Rating can help you find the right Carroll Virginia 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 Carroll County 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 Carroll County VA traffic attorney who is not properly rated.
Holding Cell Phone While Driving is a Carroll VA Traffic Violation
The Carroll County law enforcement community 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. Carroll 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.
I-77 Carroll Reckless Driving REDUCED to No Points
Our Carroll traffic attorneys represented a client from North Carolina accused of criminal misdemeanor reckless driving based on speed evidence in excess of 20 mph over the posted speed limit on Interstate 77 in Carroll County. A conviction would have drastic consequences. We convinced the Judge to find our client, NOT GUILTY, as charged. Unfortunately, the Judge was unwilling to dismiss the case. However, we convinced the Carroll Judge to reduce the matter to the lowest offense possible, called defective equipment. This is a no points nonmoving violation.
Carroll Traffic Violations Assessed DMV Demerit Points
There are numerous types of DMV demerit point violations. Demerit points are assessed by the DMV upon a conviction of a demerit point offense in the Carroll County Courts. Demerit points associated with a Carroll VA conviction remain valid for two years from the date the Carroll 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 Carroll Virginia traffic conviction is eventually reported to the home state DMV.
Carroll County Traffic Accident Defense Attorney
Traffic accidents happen in Carroll County. Most automobile crashes in Carroll County are investigated by police. The Carroll County deputy sheriff 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 Carroll law enforcement 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 Carroll County Commonwealth Attorney. If you have been involved in an accident and been charged with a traffic offense in Carroll, then you need an experienced Carroll car accident lawyer.
Legal Elite Carroll County Traffic Attorney
Virginia Business is dedicated to covering legal activity in Carroll 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 Carroll County VA traffic lawyer for your case.
Driver Improvement Program For Carroll County 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 Carroll County VA traffic ticket. Completing a program may assist a top rated Carroll VA traffic lawyer in convincing the Carroll Judge to dismiss or reduce the case. The 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 Carroll County Virginia traffic attorney to understand your options before you pursue a driver improvement program for your traffic ticket.
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6/19/2021 | Updated 5/18/2025
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