Experienced Reckless Driving Lawyer Hanover VA

The Hanover Courts are strict about reckless driving. If you have been ticketed or arrested for Reckless Driving in Hanover County VA, then you need an experienced Hanover VA Reckless Driving Lawyer. In fact, a motorist can be convicted of Reckless Driving for speeding as little as 11 miles per hour over the limit if the speed allegation is 81 miles per hour in a 70 mile per hour speed zone. A conviction for Reckless Driving can severely jeopardize your freedom, your career, and your driving record.

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

Experienced Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys Hanover County

Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is a local Hanover VA law firm. Our lawyers have accumulated over 45 years of combined reckless driving law experience. We are recognized for superior legal ability and high ethical standards. Our attorneys will examine your case, deploy successful strategies during our representation, and use every resource the law allows to secure the best possible outcome. We are skilled Hanover VA Reckless Driving Lawyers with a successful record of professional representation.

Hanover County VA Reckless Driving Client Reviews

Riley and wells went above and beyond my expectations in resolving my case. I jope i dont need a lawyer again in the future, but should i need representation, riley and wells will have my business. I couldn't be more satisfied. Thank you!

Brendan Miller

16:36 24 Jun 19

Riley & Wells, handled a reckless driving case for my daughter. During the phone consult, they answered all of our questions and explained what we should expect, tjrougthro the process. The result was a reduction to faulty equipment and a fine. Top notch firm and great results!

Darrin Brandon

17:37 07 Feb 19

Great experience with Riley and Wells handling a reckless driving ticket (83mph in a 70mph zone). Being from out of state, I didn't realize Virginia handled certain speeds differently than a simple moving violation. They walked me through what was needed and got a favorable outcome from the court appearance.

Arthur Dougherty

18:51 21 Dec 18

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Virginia Reckless Driving Penalties – Hanover County

Maximum 12 months in jail
Maximum $2,500 fine
Loss of driving privileges
Community service

Driver improvement programs
Potential employment issues
Increased automobile insurance rates
Permanent criminal record

Hanover County Reckless Driving Speeding Attorneys

The Reckless Driving Speeding law pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-862 is the most enforced reckless driving law. State Troopers patrol Interstates 95 & 295 in Hanover County. The law states that driving 20 mph or more above the speed limit OR in excess of 80 mph is reckless driving. We defend this type of case in the Hanover Courts every week and know how to best protect our clients. The facts of each case can vary, but we have the knowledge and expertise to select your best defenses.

Reckless Driving Accident Defense Attorneys Hanover VA

hanover va reckless driving allegations are usually made on a virginia uniform summons

Hanover County VA Reckless Driving Speeding Ticket

Reckless Driving in Hanover County VA is also charged and prosecuted pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-852 & Va. Code 46.2-853. These laws state that fail to maintain proper control of a vehicle on any highway and driving on any highway in a manner that endangers life, limb, or property is considered reckless driving. State Troopers and Deputy Sheriffs will typically make this allegation in cases involving motor vehicle crashes or accidents. If you have been involved in an accident and charged with reckless driving, then you need to contact an experienced Hanover VA Reckless Driving Attorney who knows how to best defend this type of allegation.

Hanover VA Reckless Driving Racing

A race between two or more motor vehicles on the highways in Hanover County VA is a violation of the reckless driving law pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-865. The penalties for a reckless driving racing conviction can be much more severe than a conviction for reckless driving under the other Virginia reckless driving law sections. If you have been involved in a racing incident and charged with reckless driving-racing, then you need to immediately contact an experienced Hanover County VA Reckless Driving Lawyer.

Racing is a Form of Reckless Driving in Hanover VA

A conviction under the reckless driving racing law must show proof beyond reasonable doubt that two or more individuals were in fact, engaged in a race. In most cases, the State Trooper or Deputy Sheriff who observed the driving will seek to establish this element by getting the driver to admit involvement in a race, which would be admissible evidence in a trial. If there are no admissions made by the driver, then the court must hear testimony of observations suggesting a race.

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

46.2-852 General rule
46.2-853 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 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 Fail to “Move Over” or yield to stationary emergency vehicle
46.2-862 Excessive speed
46.2-863 Failure to yield
46.2-864 Parking lots, etc
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
46.2-869 Improper driving

Hanover County VA Reckless Driving Client Reviews

$Out of Town Speeding Shocker! 5.0 stars Posted by Chris September 19, 2014 We live in New York and I was driving the family down to Myrtle Beach. I received a speeding ticket for driving 85mph in a 70mph zone going around Richmond. The officer mentioned that over 80mph was considered reckless driving in VA. This stuck in the back of my mind. After contacting the court, I was shocked to find out that the charge of Reckless Driving is a Class 1 Misdemeanor. I decided to hire an attorney and went to AVVO. After reading the reviews I decided to go with Mitchell Wells. I called him and he could not have been nicer or more knowledgeable. His team makes the process simple and puts your nerves at ease. The outcome was a defective equipment, no points, non-moving traffic infraction. It is tough to find an out of town lawyer. This is the guy you should use!$
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Daniel McWhorter

17:38 18 Feb 20

Excellent service. 750$ to retain. Did not have to show up to court. Got my Reckless Driving charge reduced (was doing 88mph in a 70mph on I-95 North) to a Minor Traffic Infraction, Speeding 1 - 9 mph over the limit. 261$ for the ticket +30$ in Court Costs. Issue was resolved promptly and effectively. Service desk was helpful and polite when I called in for different updates and communication. Would highly recommend and use again myself.

James Bornschein

02:54 18 Feb 20

Joe Dean helped me with my reckless driving.He got the charges reduced and saved me alot of money regarding fines and future insurance costs. Highly recommend this firm

Miguel Garcia

15:46 17 Feb 20

Received excellent service from Riley & Wells and they were able to drop the charges to a lower level that did not impact my driving record or insurance. The circumstances were unfortunate but I am glad I had this team representing me.

Geoff Hicks

15:14 17 Feb 20

Mitch Wells was able to maintain my "perfect" driving record by working with the judge/prosecutor to modify an 84/70 ticket to a defective equipment judgement. Happy with the outcome, and using my cruise control a lot more! :-) The back office support (Kristin) was on top of things in preparation for the case... so very happy with the interactions!

Alexia Davis

02:53 17 Feb 20

I came to Riley & Wells somewhat last minute about my reckless driving ticket (86/65) and they exceeded my expectations, even after reading all these great reviews. Edward Riley and Lisa Brannan took amazing care of me and my case. As long as I take a driving class my case will be completely dismissed. No fines, no loss of license, and I avoided a moving violation with 0 points on my record. I didn't even have to attend court and the price was beyond fair. Thanks guys!!!

Catherine Field

16:14 14 Feb 20

I got a speeding ticket in Chesterfield county. Joe Dean, from Riley & Wells, handled my case excellently. They only needed a few phone calls to work out all the details. Mr. Dean attended court on my behalf, so I didn't need to take time off work. I am very satisfied with the outcome of my case, and the online driving school Mr. Dean recommended was affordable and easy to use. The assistant I spoke with most frequently, Heather, was knowledgeable and able to answer all of my questions.

Sandra Hall

02:19 12 Feb 20

I got a reckless driving charge in Emporia Virginia and received many letters from lawyers but not from Riley and Wells! I went with them because of the reviews on their website. So incredibly professional and the outcome was amazing! Thank-you to a fantastic team!!!!!

WTF BIKEZ

17:14 11 Feb 20

I had court for 118mph in a 55 reckless driving on HENRICO. I grew up in the system one charge after the other, I've had a lot of lawyers and been tried many times. I have never in my entire life seen somebody work his magic like that and get a ridiculously awesome outcome on a definite jail sentence. Im not even playing this dude was making moves in court and got me a $750 fine for a charge that carries almost definite jailtime and liscense suspension. This dude is worth every penny.

Sean Tracy

19:38 08 Feb 20

Hands down the best experience one could possibly hope for. Mr. Wells got my case dismissed and was able to talk me through it. I also was in touch the whole time with his fantastic assistant Kristin. Worth every penny.

Stephanie Green

18:42 06 Feb 20

Coming from out of state I was weary about who I would find to represent me in a situation I did not expect to find myself. The 'reckless driving' charge that I received for speeding in VA was a shock to me but Riley & Wells have seen it many times. My lawyer was clear about the services he could provide and delivered on them all. The communication was precise easy to understand.

Alexander Medir

13:09 06 Feb 20

Got my 84 in a 70 case dismissed! Well worth the cost to avoid the long term cost of increased insurance rates! Would recomend!

Ernie Llewellyn

11:29 06 Feb 20

In January 2020 I was issued a reckless driving ticket for a incident that I was involved in. I am a CDL driver and need a good driving record for my job and this ticket could take all of that away. I knew I needed to find a attorney that was well respected to help me. I contacted a friend who works in the court system, a person I hold in high regards and asked him for a recommendation. He suggested Mr Wells at Riley & Wells. I contacted Mr. Wells and did a phone interview with him. He was very aware how serious a this charge is to a my CDL and for my job. I also explained employer that had suspended from driving until my case had been resolved. At the time we talked my court date was two months way. Mr. Wells suggested that we have the court date moved up as soon as possible. Two weeks after my initial contact with Mr. Wells I received a phone call from him. I thought he was calling to further discuss my case and about moving it forward. Instead he called to tell me that he had already discussed the matter with the courts and the commonwealth's attorney and that my case had been dismissed. He said that the incident would not show up on my driving record and to quote Mr Wells " it's like it never happened". The next day when I walked into work , they told me my driving privileges had been reinstated. If you are looking for a attorney that understands how important driving is to your lively hood and can make things happen. You need to call Mr. Wells.

Christopher Sloce

20:17 05 Feb 20

I was personally a bit skeptical hiring a lawyer for a reckless driving charge would be worth it. Now I have a speeding ticket instead. The staff is on top of everything and everyone is pleasant to work with.

Jacob Mello

23:26 03 Feb 20

Had a reckless driving ticket in Emporia, VA (84 in a 70.) Case got accelerated and dismissed. Amazing service, communication and fast help!

Joelie Rivera

19:09 02 Feb 20

Joseph Dean worked very well by phone n email with us as we were long distance, his assistant Lisa was very good to use answering every question n email when ,Mr.Dean was available, his services were amazing very straight forward no run around or mis communication, if u need a lawyer dont think twice he is the one to defend you. Great Service, Communication, and very responsible. Thank you !

Isher Munoz

17:53 31 Jan 20

Great experience. They were able to drop my misdemeanor charge down to faulty equipment. They were very helpful considering that I lived out of state. Mr. Remington’s staff was friendly and helpful and explained everything ever step of the way. Would 100% recommend to anyone needing a traffic court lawyer.

Sydney Vann

19:36 28 Jan 20

Mitch Wells and his Assistant, Kristin, were wonderful to work with. I am from out of state and was traveling through Virginia when I was pulled going 84/70. Mr. Wells was able to convince the judge to reduce my charge to defective equipment. Mr. Wells provided me with peace of mind and confidence that they would take care of me and followed through! The fee is not bad either compared to some of the other offices I looked into. I would highly recommend this group to anyone looking for help with a speeding ticket. A+++

Jonathan Petty

14:03 28 Jan 20

Ed Riley worked his magic and successfully resolved a traffic ticket for me - the result FAR exceeded my expectations - no points! Thank you Riley & Wells - if I could give 6 stars I would! Hopefully I won’t need your services again, but if I do I’ll keep you on speed dial...

rhiver hudgins

17:29 25 Jan 20

Very friendly and very responsive to my million and one questions, they turned my life around.

Courtney Becker

22:07 15 Jan 20

Wonderful to work with and VERY reasonable in pricing. Other quotes I got were over $1k.

Kelly Dubell

15:47 13 Jan 20

I had a wonderful experience with Riley & Wells -- specifically Cody Remington. The firm is very communicative and really helped to guide me through the process, which was important to me because I had no idea! Definitely recommend.

Berty Baskaran

20:24 29 Dec 19

very helpful to answer any and all questions I had and were very quick and efficient at getting a favorable result.

Bala K

17:22 24 Dec 19

Awesome Attorneys, In my cases points are waived thanks lot Riley & Wells

Alex Hoffman

21:28 21 Dec 19

83/70 i95 with a cdl. Reduced to noo moving violation. Thank You!

Eli Mills

04:23 19 Dec 19

Mr. Joe Dean was great. Very professional, worked quickly and got great results (Chesterfield County). I’ll let the countless other five star reviews speak for themselves!