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Virginia Summons Reckless Driving Ticket Issued by Fincastle Police

A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Fincastle 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 Fincastle 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 Fincastle 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 Fincastle 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 Fincastle VA reckless driving lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining good results. Our attorneys spend a significant amount of time in the Fincastle 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 knowledge is invaluable when determining how to best defend your case.

The Jail Penalty is Real in Aggravated Fincastle VA Reckless Driving Cases

Reckless driving is a criminal offense. With the exception of some racing cases, the offense is a class 1 misdemeanor.  The maximum penalty is 12 months in jail. Most drivers charged with reckless driving will not see the inside of a jail cell even if convicted. That all changes if the Fincastle Commonwealth Attorney considers your case to be an aggravated reckless driving case and has set the matter for arraignment. At the arraignment, the Fincastle Judge will advise the reckless driving motorist defendant of their constitutional right to hiring their own lawyer. Do not take any chances at this point. Retain a top rated Fincastle VA reckless driving lawyer with the experience to present your best defense.

Legal Elite Fincastle Reckless Driving Lawyer

Virginia Business is dedicated to covering the legal community in Fincastle VA. Since 2000, in cooperation with the Bar Association, the Top Fincastle reckless driving attorneys are recognized with the Legal Elite award. There are over 23,000 legal practitioners in the Commonwealth. Legal Elite recognitions are awarded to approximately 1400 attorneys each year. This is an exclusive list of top rated lawyers who have been recognized by their peers for excellence. Only outstanding and experienced professionals are recognized for being Legal Elite. A practitioner cannot purchase their way in to being recognized as a member of the Legal Elite community. Let a Legal Elite Fincastle reckless driving attorney review your case.

VA Move Over Law Can Be Reckless Driving in Fincastle

Virginia law requires the driver of any motor vehicle to “move over” to an adjacent lane when passing a stationary vehicle stopped on the shoulder of the Fincastle highway under certain traffic conditions. A violation of this law can be considered reckless driving if an emergency vehicle is in involved, which is a criminal misdemeanor in some cases. If you have been accused of violating this law in Fincastle then it would be in your best interests to consult an accomplished local reckless driving attorney before appearing in the General District Court in Fincastle. You may have a valid defense and not realize it.

Out of State Reckless Driver Retains Top Rated Fincastle Defense Lawyer

Out-of-state drivers must defend their Fincastle reckless driving ticket because a conviction will be reported back to the home state. The home state and automobile insurance company will likely then take action against the driver. Fincastle sits along the Interstate 81 corridor. Many of our clients are not from the area or are drivers from other states such Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont & Maine because large numbers of motorists drive through the Fincastle community on the interstate. In many instances, we can make a motion to waive our client’s appearance so that our client does not have to return to Fincastle VA for the trial.

Fincastle VA Reckless Driving Reduced to Improper Driving

Improper Driving is a lesser offense of reckless driving. Improper driving is not a criminal misdemeanor. It is a minor traffic infraction. Va. Code § 46.2-869 gives the Fincastle Judge the authority and discretion to find the defendant motorist not guilty of reckless driving and guilty of improper driving where the degree of culpability is slight. A conviction for improper driving is typically considered a win. The only thing that appears on the driving record is a conviction for improper driving. Improper Driving is a 3-point demerit point offense and stays on the Virginia driving record for 3 years.  The maximum fine allowed by law is $500. Retain a top rated Fincastle VA reckless driving lawyer to argue your case.

Fincastle VA Reckless Driving DISMISSED

Fincastle VA Reckless Driving DISMISSED

Our Fincastle reckless driving attorneys represented a client who was 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 police officer who operated the RADAR in this case 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 Judge granted our motion to dismiss the case.

Fincastle Virginia Reckless Driving 90+ mph NOT GUILTY

Our Fincastle reckless driving lawyers defended a college student who was charged with Reckless Driving for driving in excess of 90 miles per hour on Interstate 81. There are approximately 29 colleges and universities along the I-81 corridor. At least half of all Virginia college students and their families use I-81. We presented compelling evidence and arguments to persuade the Fincastle General District Court to take the case under advisement and to eventually find our client NOT GUILTY of the allegation.

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8/27/2021 | Updated 11/19/2025

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