Greensville County VA Reckless Driving Lawyer

Reckless driving is aggressively enforced throughout Greensville County VA by the Greensville Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State Police. Interstate 95 & Route 58 are the County’s major highways that tend 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. NOTE: An allegation is NOT a conviction. Our professional consultations are free.

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 Greensville VA

A Best Law Firm for Virginia Criminal Law and Traffic Defense Riley & Wells is a prominent local law firm that specializes in defending Greensville County reckless driving cases. Our attorneys represent clients accused of reckless driving in the Greensville Courts every week. We are dedicated to client service. Our Greensville VA Reckless Driving Attorneys have over 45 years of combined experience. Our law firm has been recognized as a “Best Law Firm” for legal excellence and high ethical standards. Contact us today for a free no obligation free initial consultation.

Greensville County VA Reckless Driving Client Reviews

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01:55 26 Nov 21

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Reckless Driving is a Misdemeanor Criminal Offense in Virginia

virginia uniform summons for reckless driving in greensville county

Greensville County Reckless Driving Traffic Ticket

Reckless Driving in Greensville County VA is serious business. If the police have issued a Greensville VA reckless driving ticket to you, then you need help. An experienced Greensville VA Reckless Driving Lawyer can protect your best interests. CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPRESENT YOURSELF WITHOUT FIRST CONSULTING AN ATTORNEY. A motorist may be convicted of a criminal offense for speeding 16 mph over the limit on Interstate 95. The speed limit on Interstate 95 in Greensville County is 70 mph. Virginia law 46.2-862 states that speed over 85 mph is a reckless driving violation. A reckless driving conviction may also jeopardize your career.

Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Can Defend Any Greensville VA Reckless Driving Case

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

All Reckless Driving Cases Are Set For Trial Before The Judge

All Reckless Driving Cases Are Set For Trial Before The Judge The trial process can vary from state to state. In Virginia, every case goes before the Judge for a final order to be entered – even in cases where there is an agreement between the parties. Evidence and arguments are presented to the Court on the trial date. Virginia does not have the procedure that North Carolina calls “Prayer For Judgement” or what Maryland calls “Probation Before Judgement.” Let a professional help you with your case!

Greensville County VA Reckless Driving Case Dismissed

riley & wells attorneys-at-law convinced the court to dismiss their client's greensville county va reckless driving case

Greenville County Reckless Driving Case DISMISSED

In this case, our Greensville County VA reckless driving lawyers represented an out-of-state client. We represent clients from other states every week. The allegation involved reckless wrong-way driving. Our client was unfamiliar with the area. The case involved him driving down the wrong side of the road. The Greensville Deputy Sheriff charged our client with reckless driving. We were able to point out to the court some important factors. No other vehicles were in the area. There was no evidence of alcohol or impairment. We were able to make the case that our client made an honest mistake. The Court accepted our argument and dismissed the case.

Greensville County VA Reckless Driving Client Review

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11/10/2015 | Updated 2/18/2022