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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law are established Winchester reckless driving lawyers. Our lawyers specialize in defending reckless driving charges in Winchester. We represent clients in the Winchester General District Court. Our attorneys have over 60 years of collective reckless driving law experience. We are a “Best Law Firm” according to U.S. News & World Report. Our attorneys are recognized for superior legal ability and high ethical standards. CAUTION: A Winchester, Virginia reckless driving conviction will on average, increase the automobile insurance premium by 73% or $1,046 EACH YEAR, according to Insurance.com
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Experienced Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys Winchester VA
Virginia has strict reckless driving laws. Reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor. The most enforced reckless driving provision in Winchester, Virginia is the excessive speed provision pursuant to Va. Code 46.2-862. This law criminalizes speeding 20 mph over the posted limit or driving faster than 85 mph. The City of Winchester, VA is along the I-81 corridor. Winchester Police, State Troopers & Deputy Sheriffs aggressively patrol Interstate 81 and state highways in Winchester including Route 11. Let us review your case!
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Our Winchester reckless driving lawyers are dedicated reckless driving defense. We are leaders in this practice area with a deep bench of experience, from lecturing other attorneys about the status of the law at Virginia Trial Lawyers Association conventions to being a former Virginia State Trooper. You can benefit from our experience. An experienced Winchester VA Reckless Driving Attorney can present your best defense before the Winchester General District Court. We know how to protect our clients best.
Penalties for Winchester Reckless Driving Convictions
- Maximum 12 months in jail
- Maximum $2,500 fine
- Loss of driving privileges
- Moving violation demerit points
- Increased automobile insurance rates
- Community service
- Driver improvement programs
- Possible employment problems
Virginia Summons Reckless Driving Ticket Issued by Winchester Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Winchester Police or State Troopers during a reckless driving traffic stop. Motorists often refer to this document as a ticket. The summons serves as legal notice for the alleged reckless driving violation. Signing the summons is not an admission of guilt. The summons advises you that a hearing will be at the Winchester General District Court on a particular date and time. The hearing will either be an arraignment or a trial depending on the case. Allow our top rated Winchester VA reckless driving lawyers to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
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Some drivers think they do not need a lawyer for their Winchester Virginia reckless driving case. The biggest issue is usually experience. Keep in mind that there can be a lot riding on the case because reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor that carries harsh penalties. Our top rated Winchester VA reckless driving lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining good results. Our attorneys spend a significant amount of time in the Winchester General District Court every day and are familiar with the habits of the of the different judges and the law enforcement officers who issue reckless driving tickets. This knowledge is invaluable when determining how to best defend your case.
Winchester Reckless Driving Trials are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of reckless driving in Winchester, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Winchester General District Court. Reckless driving trials are adversarial. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Winchester Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and the defense. The adversarial system is designed to ensure a fair trial process subject to the rules of law and evidence by allowing each side to present their case and to be able to challenge the other’s arguments and evidence. The Winchester District Court Judge ultimately evaluates the evidence and arguments to reach a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof.
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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Winchester Reckless Driving Cases
- 46.2-852 – General rule
- 46.2-853 – Fail to maintain control; brakes
- 46.2-854 – Passing on grade or curve
- 46.2-855 – View obstructed/control impaired
- 46.2-856 – Passing two vehicles abreast
- 46.2-857 – Driving two abreast
- 46.2-863 – Failure to yield
- 46.2-864 – Parking lots
- 46.2-865 – Racing
- 46.2-865.1 – Injury or death while racing
- 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 – Failure to “Move Over” or Yield to Stationary Emergency Vehicle
- 46.2-862 – Excessive speeding
- 46.2-866 – Racing; aiders or abettors
- 46.2-867 – Racing
- 46.2-868.1 – Aggressive driving
- 46.2-869 – Improper driving
Winchester VA Reckless Driving DISMISSED
Winchester VA Reckless Driving DISMISSED
Our Winchester VA reckless driving attorneys represented a client charged with reckless driving for driving too fast. In this case, we developed defenses for the police RADAR device to calculate speed. A plea of not guilty was entered. In this case, we could effectively cross-examine the state trooper who operated the RADAR and made the reckless driving allegation. We exposed that the RADAR used in this particular case was not tested for accuracy with properly calibrated tuning forks, which is required by Va. Code 46.2-882. The Judge granted our motion to dismiss the case.
Reckless Driving in Winchester VA NOT GUILTY
Our Winchester reckless driving lawyers defended a student charged with Reckless Driving for driving 90 miles per hour on Interstate 81. Approximately 29 colleges and universities are located along the I-81 corridor. At least half of all Virginia college students and their families use I-81. We presented compelling evidence and arguments to persuade the Winchester Court to take the case under advisement and eventually find our client, NOT GUILTY, of the allegation.
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8/15/2021 | Updated 10/12/2025
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