Central Virginia Reckless Driving Lawyers Defending North Carolinians

Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law successfully defends North Carolina licensed drivers in Central Virginia. Our attorneys have over 45 years of collective experience. Our law firm receives calls every day from North Carolina motorists charged with reckless driving. We have the experience to properly defend your Central Virginia reckless driving case. Call today for a free case evaluation. NOTE: issuance of a Virginia Uniform Summons (the “traffic ticket”) is NOT a conviction.

CAUTION: A reckless driving conviction will on average increase the automobile insurance policy by 73% or $1,046 EACH YEAR

North Carolina Drivers Ticketed For Reckless Driving Speeding In Virginia

a north carolina licensed driver who gets convicted of certain offenses may have trouble back home in NC because Virginia will report the conviction to the home state What happens in Virginia does not stay in Virginia. North Carolina licensed drivers beware: If you violate a Virginia traffic law, such as reckless driving, and are convicted then the conviction will be reported to the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The Virginia court will first report the conviction to the Virginia DMV. The Virginia DMV will create a driver record based on the conviction, if a driver record does not already exist, and forward the conviction to the North Carolina DMV.

NOTE: Virginia does not have Prayer For Judgement.

NC Drivers Charged With Reckless Driving in VA – Client Reviews

I was charged with a criminal reckless driving offense in Virginia when I was driving by, I was scared and it felt like my world was coming to end, someome recommended this firm and I decided to try them out, they reduced my offense from a criminal conviction to a defective equipment, non moving ticket, which is almost like a dismissed case cos it carrys no point and doesn't affect my driving record or increase my insurance.. So it was a let off for me and I can once again drive around with my clean record still intact... Am glad I chose them to represent me.. Thank you for all you do

Kolebaje Abimbola

16:19 26 Sep 20

They were able to get me off a reckless driving charge completely (I hate Virginia.) Pretty easy on my end; I didnt even have to go to court. Overall an amazing experience, i highly recommend!

Tyler Soper

02:56 19 Aug 20

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VA Reckless Driving Convictions Will Be Reported To The North Carolina DMV

Virginia reckless driving convictions will be reported back to the NC DMV The North Carolina DMV will post Virginia convictions to the North Carolina driving record. The North Carolina DMV may suspend driving privileges in North Carolina depending on the conviction. Insurance points will then be assessed according to the North Carolina Insurance Rate Bureau. A Virginia conviction may lead to a driver’s license suspension by the North Carolina DMV and significant insurance increases according to North Carolina Department of Insurance policy.

Speeding Can Turn Into A Misdemeanor Criminal Reckless Driving Offense

Virginia code 46.2-862 is the most commonly enforced Virginia reckless driving law. This law criminalizes speed where the speed evidence is either 20 miles per hour above the posted speed limit or in excess of 85 miles per hour. Reckless driving in Virginia is a criminal misdemeanor offense. The speed limit on many Virginia interstates is 70 miles per hour. This means a North Carolina driver can be charged with criminal misdemeanor reckless driving if driving 16 mph over the 70 mph speed limit.

North Carolina Drivers Need A Local Virginia Lawyer For All Traffic Violations

North Carolina automobile insurance companies will significantly increase auto premiums for VA reckless driving convictitons The North Carolina DMV and automobile insurance companies are notified only when there is a conviction. No notification is made when the summons or ticket is issued. Every North Carolina driver who has been cited in Virginia for reckless driving or any traffic violation needs a Virginia Traffic Attorney. Most North Carolina residents want to protect their driving privileges, their driving records, and their automobile insurance policies.

North Carolina DMV Will Suspend Driving Privileges

The North Carolina DMV has the authority to suspend a North Carolina drivers license if there is a conviction for certain speeding cases even if the conviction is from another state. To avoid a suspension, the ticket must be contested. According to N.C. 20-16, the North Carolina DMV has the authority to suspend driving privileges as follows:

2 convictions of speeding over 55 mph within a 12 month period
1 conviction of speeding over 55 mph and 1 conviction of reckless driving within a 12 month period
1 conviction of speeding over 55 mph and 1 conviction of aggresive driving within a 12 month period
a conviction for speeding over 75 mph where the maximum speed is less than 70 mph
a conviction for speeding in excess of 80 mph where the maximum speed is 70 mph

North Carolina Department of Insurance Safe Driver Incentive Plan

The North Carolina Safe Driver Incentive Plan (SDIP) was created by state law to give drivers a financial incentive to practice safe driving habits. SDIP points are charged as follows for convictions and at-fault accidents occurring during the Experience Period (the three-year period preceding either the date an individual applies for coverage or the insurance company prepares to renew an existing policy). No SDIP points will be charged for Speeding 10 mph or less over the posted speed limit provided the violation did not occur in a school zone and there is not another moving traffic violation for the experience period.

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13:14 26 Nov 20

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23:23 15 Nov 20

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19:11 05 Nov 20

Mitch Wells is very good at what he does. He made my process smooth and ended up getting my case dismissed!! I would definitely work with him again.

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15:55 05 Nov 20

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15:53 02 Nov 20

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16:38 24 Oct 20

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15:27 24 Oct 20

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Jenna Saunders

01:51 23 Oct 20

Grateful for Riley & Wells assistance and responsiveness for my traffic violation, despite being out of state!

Liz Bachan

15:29 15 Oct 20

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Daniel Villarroel

00:25 15 Oct 20

Mr. Dean was my attorney for a reckless driving charge, he was able to talk them down to dismissing the case after driving school, overall very satisfied with his performance.

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23:19 13 Oct 20

Amazing service and they even work with people who are from out of state. Very convenient and affordable.

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18:06 13 Oct 20

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Randy Lates

14:27 11 Oct 20

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Matthew Leister

18:06 10 Oct 20

I was alleged of 92 in 70 criminal reckless driving. Mr. Wells defended my case in Emporia and got it ruled as defective equipment just like he told me he would attempt to do. There are definitely cheaper options, but I live out of state about 7 hours from Emporia and I value my time heavily so I didn't mind paying for him to show up for me to defend the case with his great track record. Would recommend.

Lindsey Clark

14:02 07 Oct 20

I used Riley and Wells for two charges against me in the state of VA. Every employee I talked to was always very responsive and courteous. I never had an issue getting a response via phone or email. From my initial conversation with Mr. Wells, he was able to give me a good sense of the outcome he would expect, he was very transparent. I would recommend Riley & Wells, especially if you are out of state and cannot make the trial in person, their communication and responsiveness made the entire process easier.

Justin Hall

16:29 05 Oct 20

I got the outcome that I was promised.

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16:44 27 Sep 20

They are a life saver! I appreciate the quality work the attorney did for me. I wasn’t promised an outcome, but was reassured they would deal with my case the best they could. I can tell there was a lot of leg work because of my situation, and they delivered. They were dedicated to my case and kept in touch with me about all the necessary steps they were doing. The team communicated with me in a timely manner, allowing me room to get all my documents. They know what they are doing, I am so glad I decided to go with them. If I find myself in a position of needing an attorney, they will be my first call.

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16:19 26 Sep 20

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13:30 26 Sep 20

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01:47 22 Sep 20

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Victoria K

14:01 21 Sep 20

Called Riley & Wells after I got a speeding ticket doing 70 in a 55. The process was super easy. Heather and Joseph Dean (who represented me) were super responsive. After I had called I communicated with Heather mostly via email, especially since my court date kept getting pushed back due to Covid. Heather kept me up to date and was very responsive. Joseph Dean represented me at court last week and was great!! AlI I have to do is pay the court fees and take a driving course and the ticket will be dismissed. Well worth it and would definitely call them again if needed!!

Joseph Elkach

01:44 17 Sep 20

I have nothing but good things to say about Riley and Wells. I got charged with reckless driving (a 1st degree misdemeanor) and hired Cody Remington from this law firm to defend me. Despite the absurdly high speed the Commonwealth of Virginia alleged I was going, Mr. Remington was able to have my criminal charge dropped and replaced with a measly traffic infraction. He was helpful and well experienced in reckless driving cases in the local courts. He knows the judges and prosecutors well and is both willing and able to schedule hearings with the judge best suited for a best case scenario ruling on his client's behalf. The law firm was also responsive with his paralegal, Jana Jankowiak, never more than a message away and always willing to promptly answer the many questions a criminal defendant is bound to have. This may sound like a basic and expected review, but this law firm was genuinely the greatest thing I could have hoped for as a defendant. I highly recommend them, especially if you're an out of state traveler like me.

Summer Bisharat

01:36 26 Aug 20

I was referred to Ed Riley by a trusted friend after getting a 2nd DUI this past January. I was facing up-to a year in jail. Mr Riley spent a solid hour on the phone with me before I moved forward. He was straight forward from the very start. Not only did Mr Riley get my 2nd DUI charge dropped to a 1st offense, but you can tell that he truly does care to help. Lisa and the rest of the team were also wonderful through this entire process. I highly recommend Ed Riley and the entire team at Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law.

Vand J

20:14 25 Aug 20

Traffic ticket Prince George, excellent service, great outcome, highly recommended!