Top Rated Emporia VA I-95 Reckless Driving Lawyer • 1500+ Reviews
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is a prestigious local law firm that is dedicated to defending clients accused of reckless driving in Emporia, VA. Our law firm has accumulated over 60 years of combined reckless driving traffic law experience and are routinely recognized by various legal organizations for our superior legal ability and high ethical standards. Motorists who are serious about their driving privileges and freedom desire to have skilled Emporia VA Reckless Driving Lawyers representing them. We are located 2 blocks from the courthouse. Allow a “Best Law Firm” according to U.S. News & World Report help you with your case.
CAUTION: An Emporia Virginia 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
Experienced Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys
If you have been accused of Reckless Driving in Emporia VA, then it would be in your best interests to seek an experienced Emporia VA Reckless Driving Lawyer. Some folks do not think they need an attorney to help them defend their reckless driving case. That may be true in some instances, but a Class 1 misdemeanor criminal offense is not a minor traffic ticket and is not something to take lightly. A criminal misdemeanor reckless driving conviction can also negatively affect your employment or future employment depending on your employer. Let us review your case.
NOTE: The Virginia Reckless Driving law is one of the strictest in the nation.
Virginia Reckless driving Penalties
- Maximum 12 months in jail
- Maximum $2,500 fine
- Loss of driving privileges
- Increased automobile insurance premiums
- Assessment of moving violation demerit points
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Emporia VA Reckless Driving Attorneys Speeding Ticket Defense
The Virginia Reckless Driving Speeding law (Va. Code 46.2-862) is perhaps the most enforced reckless driving provision in Emporia VA. State Troopers and the Emporia Police aggressively patrol this jurisdiction, which includes sections of Interstate 95 and Route 58. Both police departments strictly enforce this law. This law comes as a surprise to many drivers from other states. A motorist can be convicted of Reckless Driving for driving as little as 16 miles per hour over the limit on I-95. Many of our clients are residents of other states. We can help even if you think you are guilty!
Representation For Reckless Driving Speeding Interstate 95 Emporia VA
Our Emporia VA reckless driving lawyers defend these cases in the Emporia Court every week and are very familiar with the Judges. Many cases originate from traffic stops on Interstate 95. The Interstate 95 Route 58 intersection is a major junction. Emporia police monitor traffic at mile marker 11 in I-95, which is near Exit 11. The section of I-95 patrolled by Emporia law enforcement is approximately 10 miles north of the Northbound Virginia Welcome Center at Milepost 1. The facts of each case can vary, but we have the knowledge and expertise to select the best defenses and arguments for your particular circumstances.
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defends All Types of Reckless Driving Cases
- 46.2-852 General rule
- 46.2-853 Not under control;faulty brakes
- 46.2-854 Passing on a grade or on a 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 railroad crossing
- 46.2-859 Passing a stopped school bus
- 46.2-860 Failing to give proper signals
- 46.2-869 Improper Driving
- 46.2-861 Driving too fast conditions
- 46.2-861.1 Failure to “Move Over” or Yield Stationary Emergency Vehicle
- 46.2-862 Excess speed
- 46.2-863 Failure to yield
- 46.2-864 Reckless Driving on parking lots
- 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
Free Emporia VA Reckless Driving Consultation
Some folks think they do not need a lawyer for their Emporia VA reckless driving case. The biggest issues with representing yourself in court are making it to Court on the trial date along with the lack of experience & legal knowledge. The average person typically does not understand the best course of action to defend a particular case. Experienced reckless driving attorneys know the best tactics and options for obtaining the best results. Our lawyers spend hours in the Emporia 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 the reckless driving tickets.
60+ Years of Combined Success Defending Reckless Driving Cases
Experience, integrity and a track record of success are some of the key factors clients should look for before engaging a lawyer for representation. Our Emporia VA reckless driving attorneys possess over 60 years of combined years of trial experience. We take the time to listen and understand your case. Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law specializes in reckless driving law. Our lawyers will represent your best interests. Retain a professional if you have been arrested or charged with reckless driving in Emporia VA. We fight for our clients to secure the best outcome. Our lawyers have earned the respect of the Emporia judges.
Emporia Police Use RADAR to Enforce the Reckless Driving Speeding Law
Many speed cases involve RADAR evidence. Our reckless driving attorneys have extensive knowledge of how RADAR works and how to effectively cross examine a RADAR operator. Other speed detection methods include the PACE method and LIDAR. Regardless of the speed detection device used by law enforcement, we know how to effectively cross examine the police officer who operated the RADAR and issued the reckless driving ticket in Emporia VA. In some cases, we can expose the fact that the RADAR used was not tested for accuracy with properly calibrated tuning forks according to Va. Code 46.2-882. In other cases, we can use different strategies to protect our client in cases where the RADAR speed evidence is found to be admissible.
Emporia VA is Famous for I-95 Traffic Enforcement
Emporia VA is famous for its enforcement of the reckless driving law. According to a study by Governing magazine, there is a group of small Virginia counties, cities and towns – which includes Emporia – that rely on traffic fines to fund its local government budget. Needless to say Emporia VA police officers aggressively enforce the reckless driving law. However, the Town of Eastville over on the Eastern Shore in Northampton County relies more on traffic fines for revenue than Emporia with an astounding 72% of its budget coming from traffic fines and forfeitures.
Reckless Driving Fail To Move Over For Stationary Emergency Vehicle
Virginia code 46.2-861.1 requires drivers to “move over” to an adjacent lane when passing a stationary vehicle stopped on the shoulder of the 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 then it would be in your best interests to consult an accomplished local reckless driving attorney before appearing in the Emporia VA General District Court. You may have a valid defense and not realize it.
Route 58 Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys in Emporia VA
Route 58 runs right through the middle of Emporia VA and intersects with the following highways: Route 619, I-95, Route 301, Route 614 and Route 611. Emporia Police and State Troopers routinely patrol this 5 mile stretch of highway through the city. There are sections of Route 58 where the speed limit is 55 or 60 mph, but law enforcement is more routinely enforcing the speed limit in reduced speed zones or in an area that many refer to as a speed trap. A local Emporia VA reckless driving lawyer knows how to defend these Route 58 cases.
Reckless Driving Convictions Carry 6 Virginia DMV Demerit Points
There are numerous types of Virginia DMV demerit point violations. Demerit points are assigned when a driver is convicted of certain traffic violations. The demerit points associated with a conviction remain valid for two years from the date the offense is committed. Different violations carry different point assignments, depending on the seriousness of the offense. Reckless driving convictions carry 6 demerit points. One safe driving point is assigned for each full calendar year that you hold a valid Virginia driver’s license and drive without any violations or suspensions. A driver may accumulate a maximum of five safe driving points.
Speedometer Calibration Evidence For Emporia Reckless Driving Defense
There are instances in reckless driving cases where the defendant is operating a motor vehicle with a speedometer that is not accurate. Sometimes evidence of a speedometer calibration can assist the defense. A speedometer calibration is a test performed by mechanics that measures the accuracy of a vehicle’s speedometer. The test comes with a report showing whether the speedometer was off and if so, by how many miles per hour. An experienced Emporia VA reckless driving lawyer will introduce evidence of the calibration results pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-942. Such evidence shall be considered by the court in both determining guilt or innocence and in fixing punishment.
Emporia VA Reckless Driving Speeding Ticket NOT GUILTY
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Our Emporia VA reckless driving lawyer represented a client who was pulled over by the Emporia Police Department while passing through the area on Interstate 95. Our client was licensed to drive in North Carolina. The allegation was criminal misdemeanor reckless driving speeding 90/70 mph. Our client was very concerned about protecting her record because having to disclosed a criminal conviction would create employment issues. Protecting the driving privileges and the automobile insurance policy were other concerns. We presented sufficient evidence and argument to convince the Judge to find our client NOT GUILTY! The case was reduced to defective equipment, which is a no points non-moving minor traffic infraction.
Emporia VA General District Court Reckless Driving Trial
Reckless driving in Virginia is a criminal misdemeanor. Reckless driving cases are set for trial in the General District Court when a police officer issues a Virginia Uniform Summons to an adult operator of a motor vehicle. 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. Improve your chances of successfully defending your case by retaining a top rated Emporia VA reckless driving lawyer who will present your best defense.
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11/10/2015 | Updated 10/21/2023
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