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Some folks think they do not need a Southampton County VA traffic lawyer for their case. One of the biggest issues with representing yourself is being able to make it to the Southampton County courthouse for trial. Most people do not understand the best course of action to defend a particular traffic case. Experienced Southampton VA traffic attorneys know the best tactics and options for obtaining the best results. Our traffic attorneys spend hours in the Southampton County Courts every week and are familiar with the habits of the judges and the law enforcement officers who make the arrests and issue tickets for traffic violations. This local knowledge is invaluable in order to present the best defense.

Southampton County VA Traffic Attorney Recognized by Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers is a legal rating service of outstanding attorneys from over 70 practice areas including traffic law who have attained the highest degree of recognition and professional achievement. This organization recognizes the nation’s top rated lawyers using a patented process of independent research and peer input. Our Southampton County VA traffic lawyers have been recognized by this publication since 2009. No more than five percent of the Virginia lawyers are named to this list and no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list. This recognition is merit based. Retain a Southampton VA traffic attorney who has been recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers with this elite award.

Southampton Virginia Traffic Courts Are Adversarial By Design

If you have been accused of a Southampton County VA traffic violation, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Southampton County General District Court. Trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the defense and the Southampton Commonwealth Attorney. The adversarial system ensures a fair trial according to the rules of law and evidence by allowing each party to present their case and challenge the other party’s evidence and arguments. The Southampton judge evaluates the evidence, arguments, and reaches a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof. Our lawyers in Southampton County VA can help you with your traffic violation.

Virginia Uniform Summons Traffic Ticket Issued by Southampton Police

A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Southampton County VA law enforcement officers during a traffic stop. Motorists often refer to this document as either a traffic ticket or citation. The summons serves as legal notice for the alleged traffic violation. Signing the summons is not an admission of guilt. The summons advises you that a hearing will be at the Southampton County Courthouse on a particular date and time. Law enforcement can also issue a summons for criminal offenses such as reckless driving and other misdemeanor offenses. Allow our top rated Southampton VA traffic lawyers to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.

Out of State Driver Retain Top Rated Traffic Lawyer Southampton County VA

Southampton County is along the Route 58 & Route 460 corridors. Many travelers use this highway every day. Out-of-state drivers must defend their Southampton VA traffic ticket because a conviction will be reported back to the home state. The home state and automobile insurance company may then take action against the driver. As such, many licensed drivers from states like North Carolina, Maryland, West Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut & Massachusetts drive through the Southampton VA community. In many instances, we can motion to waive our client’s appearance so that our client does not have to return to Southampton County for the trial. Let our Southampton traffic ticket lawyers review your case!

Exceptional Traffic Court Representation Southampton County VA

Traffic cases goes before the Judge on the trial date in the Southampton General District Court. The defendant motorist must either retain a Southampton County VA traffic lawyer or the motorist must appear in court to defend the case. 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. Evidence and arguments are presented to the Judge. Improve your chances of successfully defending your case by retaining a top rated Southampton County traffic lawyer who will present your best defense. Let us review your case! We can protect you even if you think you are guilty.

Experienced Southampton County Traffic Lawyer

Title 46.2 of the Virginia Motor Vehicle Code classifies traffic offenses. Offenses can range from minor traffic infractions to serious criminal felony offenses. The Southampton County Sheriff and State Troopers aggressively enforce these traffic laws. Most Southampton traffic violations are issued on a Virginia Uniform Summons, commonly known as the ticket. More serious offense such as DUI / DWI, eluding the police and leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run) will trigger an arrest.

Superb Avvo Rated Southampton Virginia Traffic Lawyers

The Avvo Rating can help you find the right Southampton County VA traffic lawyer. Avvo is a legal directory that rates lawyers using a special model on a scale of 1 (Extreme  Caution) to 10 (Superb). Members of our Southampton VA traffic law firm maintain a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating. Avvo gathers relevant information from state bar associations, other organizations that license legal professionals and consumers to calculate the Avvo rating. The same set of standards is used for all lawyers evaluated. The Avvo rating is merit based. You cannot pay a fee to improve your Avvo rating. Exercise caution when you consult with a Southampton County traffic attorney who is not properly rated.

Holding Cell Phone While Driving is a Southampton VA Traffic Violation

The Southampton County law enforcement community aggressively enforces the Virginia “Hands Free” driving law. The law prohibits having a phone or handheld personal communication device in your hand while driving pursuant to Va. Code §46.2-818.2. Southampton Deputy Sheriff’s and State Troopers do not need to obtain evidence that you were doing anything in particular on the phone or device like texting to prove a violation. This offense is a moving violation demerit point offense. A conviction will post to the driving record. However, there are exceptions. The hands free law does not apply to drivers who are lawfully parked or stopped, drivers reporting emergencies, and drivers using an amateur or citizens band radio.

Southampton County VA Revoked Driver’s License Case DISMISSED

Our Southampton County traffic lawyers defended a client who was accused of driving on a revoked driver’s license in violation of Va. Code 46.2-301. Our client had no idea that his license had been revoked. He was not from the area and was not in a position to return for a trial. We prepared and argued the case in such a manner that the client did not have to return for trial. The winning argument was that the evidence did not prove the necessary knowledge to be in violation. The Judge dismissed the case.

Southampton VA Fail to Move Over/Yield Emergency Vehicle DISMISSED

Route 58 connects Interstate 95 with Virginia Beach. Many motorists use this route to drive through Southampton County. Our traffic lawyers represented a client who was accused of failing to yield to a stationary emergency vehicle, commonly known as the “Move Over Law” in violation of Va. Code 46.2-861.1. Our client had no idea that such a law existed. We entered a not guilty and made the necessary arguments. The Judge agreed and dismissed the case.

Southampton County Virginia Reckless Driving NOT GUILTY

Our Southampton County VA traffic lawyers defended a client from North Carolina who was pulled over on Route 460 for reckless driving speeding. Our client was a U.S. Armed Services member. She was concerned about being convicted of a criminal misdemeanor. Such a conviction would affect her career and her security clearance. Our Southampton County VA speeding ticket lawyers presented various arguments on why the Court should find our client not guilty of a criminal misdemeanor for speeding. The Judge agreed and found our client not guilty of reckless driving.

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7/3/2021 | Updated 6/6/2024

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