Experienced Hanover County VA Trial Lawyer
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law are local Hanover County Virginia Criminal Trial Lawyers that concentrate their trial law practice in the area of criminal law, which includes the more specialized areas of DUI, reckless driving & traffic law. Criminal law trials in the Hanover Courts can be complicated depending on the facts of the case. We believe that clients are better represented when defense counsel regularly practices before the same Hanover County Judges.
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Experienced Trial Attorneys with a Proven Track Record of Success
Our Hanover VA trial attorneys possesses over 60 years of collective trial experience. We have dedicated our law practice to defending clients who have been accused of committing a criminal offense. Our law firm has been recognized as a Best Law Firm. You can benefit from our experience. A Virginia criminal conviction is permanent and could forever negatively affect your future. Contact a local Hanover County criminal law attorney who is a recognized leader in criminal law for a free consultation.
Accomplished Criminal Defense Lawyers
We believe that active membership and leadership in organizations such as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National College for DUI Defense and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association make us better advocates for our clients. Do not place your trust in a law firm that either juggles many areas of law or simply does not possess the necessary experience. The U. S. Constitution provides that the accused shall have the right to have the assistance of counsel for his defense in criminal cases.
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Hanover County DUI Lawyers
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is taken very seriously by the Hanover County Courts. Hanover County Deputy Sheriff’s and Virginia State Troopers patrol this large county and aggressively enforce the DUI law, which often include random sobriety check points. The DUI law can be very complex, and the consequences of a conviction can be extremely serious and life changing, such as mandatory minimum jail sentences, loss of driving privileges and rigorous treatment programs.
Retain a DUI Lawyer to Defend Your DUI Case
Did you know that you do not even have to be “driving” a motor vehicle to be in violation of the Virginia DUI law? Did you know that a motorist is not always required by law to provide a breath sample if arrested for DUI? We understand DUI law and the defenses to DUI cases. We can assist you with your case during this difficult time. We have successfully defended hundreds of DUI cases-even where a blood or breath test result was in excess of the legal limit.
Recognized leaders in Reckless Driving & Traffic Law Defense
Our Hanover County VA traffic lawyers specialize in defending reckless driving traffic cases. We represent clients before the Hanover Courts every week. We believe that representing clients before the same Judges every week makes us better advocates. It is our experience that future clients benefit from this practice. This is important because Virginia is one of strictest states in the country for reckless driving according to WalletHub. Let us review your Hanover VA traffic case. We can help!
Driving Under the Influence DISMISSED due to Illegal Traffic Stop
Our lawyers represented a client who was arrested for DUI by a Hanover Deputy Sheriff. The Deputy Sheriff became suspicious of our client after he made various legal turns over a few miles of driving. The Deputy Sheriff also believed our client’s rear license plate bracket obstructed the license plate. Our client later provided a breath sample at the station. The breath test result indicated a blood alcohol content of 0.16. The primary defense was that the traffic stop was not lawful. The Judge agreed. Case dismissed.
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11/10/2015 | Updated 6/25/2023