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Virginia Reckless Driving Lawyers

Reckless Driving in the Commonwealth of Virginia is a serious criminal offense that can severely jeopardize your career or freedom. If you have been ticketed or arrested for Reckless Driving, then you need a good Virginia Reckless Driving Lawyer. In Virginia, Reckless Driving is a Class One Misdemeanor criminal offense, the same category of offense as DUI, and is punishable by up to 12 months in jail and/or a $2,500 fine, including a possible loss of your Virginia driving privilege for up to six months. Additionally, a conviction will add six negative demerit points to your Department of Motor Vehicle's (DMV) driving record and negatively affect your automobile insurance premiums. Contact an experienced Reckless Driving Defense Attorney with an established working relationship with traffic court judges, prosecutors, police officers and court personnel for a free initial consultation.

Reckless Driving is a moving violation that can be charged and prosecuted as follows:

46.2-852 Reckless Driving; general rule
46.2-853 Reckless Driving - Fail to Maintain control; faulty brakes
46.2-854 Reckless Driving - Passing on a grade or on a curve
46.2-855 Reckless Driving - Driver's view obstructed or control impaired
46.2-856 Reckless Driving - Passing two vehicles abreast
46.2-857 Reckless Driving - Driving two abreast in a single lane
46.2-858 Reckless Driving - Passing at a railroad grade crossing
46.2-859 Reckless Driving - Passing a stopped school bus
46.2-860 Reckless Driving - Failing to give proper signals
46.2-861 Reckless Driving - Driving too fast conditions
46.2-862 Reckless Driving - Speeding (Exceeding speed limit)
46.2-863 Reckless Driving - Failure to yield right-of-way
46.2-864 Reckless Driving on parking lots, etc
46.2-865 Reckless Driving - Racing; penalty
46.2-865.1 Injuring or causing death of another while racing; penalties
46.2-866 Reckless Driving - Racing; aiders or abettors
46.2-867 Racing; seizure of motor vehicle
46.2-868 Reckless Driving; penalties
46.2-868.1 Aggressive driving; penalties

In some cases, the best option may be to plea bargain your case with the Commonwealth's Attorney. This can only be realistically accomplished with the assistance of a skilled Virginia Reckless Driving Lawyer. We have the experience, knowledge and professionalism to aggressively defend or successfully plea bargain your case. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.

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We are experienced Virginia Criminal, DUI, Reckless Driving Speeding Ticket Traffic Defense Attorneys and regularly represent our clients in Alberta, Ashland, Beaverdam, Bon Air, Bowling Green, Brunswick County, Caroline County, Chester, Chesterfield County, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie County, Doswell, Emporia, Glen Allen, Goochland County, Greensville County, Hanover County, Henrico County, Highland Springs, Hopewell, King William County, Lawrenceville, Midlothian, Mechanicsville, Montpelier, New Kent County, Louisa County, Petersburg, Powhatan County, Prince George County, Richmond, Rockville, Sandston, Short Pump, Studley, Sussex County and Varina. We also represent out-of-state clients.