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

Excellent service, transparent and honest feedback on potential outcome, no guarantees but great expertise and experience. Would use them again but hopefully I don’t have to! Thanks Riley & Wells.

Justin Hardy

14:02 25 Aug 19

Very affordable and smooth process. Didn’t have any issues with paperwork and was satisfied with the outcome. Top recommendation this place

Nsight 609

21:40 22 Jul 19

Very professional law firm. In my case, Riley & Wells provided me with the representation and guidance that led to a complete dismissal. I highly recommend Riley & Wells should you need representation with driving or criminal matters.

Uinseann Di Simone

14:50 11 Apr 19

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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 80 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 11 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 will suspend a North Carolina drivers license if there is a conviction for speeding in excess of 55 mph and at least 15 mph over the speed limit in any 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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2017 | Updated 8/28/2019

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Jessica Caballero

02:03 16 Mar 20

Great atmosphere and helpful staff. The Attorney's are great at what they do.

AJ Bilyeu

19:59 15 Mar 20

Went to them for a reckless driving in VA ticket. (90 in a 70.) They got it completely dismissed. Thanks so much to the team there.

Rubin Unowitz

16:44 13 Mar 20

Very professional, quick and easy, full explanation, outstanding defense and communicated well with me what to do after the trial. I highly recommend Ed Riley and his firm for any situation that comes up.

Oscar Chavira

23:54 12 Mar 20

Buen servicio me representaron en corte si nesesidad de presentarme en persona, reducieron mi multa y me ayudaron a que no me afectara en mi record.

John Haddad

14:04 12 Mar 20

Riley & Wells offers exceptional service and top notch knowledge about a variety of topics. I felt comfortable from my first interaction that they would produce a great outcome for my case.

Amy Stevens

07:46 29 Feb 20

Money well spent. I was in an accident from bad weather and got a ticket for ‘reckless driving’.Got all The charges dropped

Andrew Leonard

19:26 28 Feb 20

Mr. Riley and Ms. Brannan were fantastic and communicated throughout the process. Would highly recommend.

Bram Leland Scolnick

14:32 26 Feb 20

5 stars aren't enough. I was visited VA in October 2019 and traveling 70 in a 55 on 95 South. I changed lanes in front of a trooper (probably the only reason he saw ME). Got a ticket... found Riley & Wells online and gave them a shot. I'm from Florida and their reviews are what won me.. and I see why. $350.00 retainer and the Court date was Feb 24, 2020. $57.00 in court fees, and 8-hr online course (with recommendation for user-friendliness) at a cost of $34.00. Kristin at the office was my point of contact and she's always quick to respond. Likewise, the few times I called the office, no one was too busy to answer questions or help me with information. While I recommend to watch your speed, if you don't, I then recommend Riley & Wells. :-D

Jack Milazzo

17:27 25 Feb 20

I recently had thr misfortune of getting a speeding ticket while driving through Virginia on I 95. I was required to make a court appearance in the Richmond traffic court. I was not familiar with the Virgina traffic violation process so I contacted Riley & Wells law offices for advice. One of the attorneys called me back and took all my information I was relieved to here I would not have to make the 5 hour drive back to Virginia and that the attorney would represent me .They successfully argued my case and to my surprise I was only required to take and online safe driving course and pay the court cost. I would highly recommend them to anyone

Mary Roach

11:05 25 Feb 20

Mr. Remington was prompt and courteous. He explained the process of what to expect to me and was very knowledgeable about the court district in which I received my ticket. He was confident that he would be able to assist and delivered on his assurances. The paralegal assisting him, Jana, was very responsive and helpful. I am very happy I reached out and retained their services. Thank you!

elwood Waters

23:54 24 Feb 20

Excellent service! Very responsive and caring! Received an excellent result! Highly recommend them!

Rex Morris

03:20 20 Feb 20

I was represented by Joseph E. Dean who did a amazing job in the courtroom. I was the defendant in a case where a restraining order was requested against me. I felt this was unwarranted and Mr Dean was able to convey this message to the judge. There was a moment when I felt the case may have been in favor of the Prosecuting Attorney however, Mr Dean handled himself very well with the judge and I believe he was able to turn the case around by getting the judge to see the case through our eyes. I must admit I was worried since I never meet with Mr Dean until the day of court. I can't stress enough how well he handled himself with the Judge and his ability to get the facts and letter of the law to speak on my behalf. The Judge ruled in my favor and did not grant the restraining order, which could have affected my current employment and future employment. If there is an Appeal or I need legal assistance in the future I will reach out to Joseph E. Dean. The fee for the case was 2500 but well worth the representation as I feel I would have lost the case if I tried to represent myself in this matter.

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.