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Reckless Driving Attorneys In Brunswick County Virginia

A reckless driving charge in Brunswick County can ruin your life. If you’ve been accused of reckless driving in Brunswick County, you need Leavitt & Martin – we are experienced lawyers who will guide you to the best possible outcome.

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Daniel Leavitt

Daniel Leavitt

Brunswick Virginia Attorney

I am an experienced Virginia Traffic Attorney who practices in Brunswick, Virginia. I frequently handle criminal charges and traffic violations including (but not limited to):

What Traffic Lawyers in Brunswick County Can Do For You

If you hire traffic lawyers in Brunswick County, VA Leavitt & Martin to handle your case you will most likely not need to appear in court. We frequently represent out of state drivers for reckless driving and speeding tickets in Brunswick County, VA traffic court. Whether or not an out of state driver needs to appear in court depends on the nature of the charge.

We have handled thousands of traffic cases in Brunswick, VA court and we know what the judges allow. Usually, Leavitt & Martin can do the following:

Avoid The Courtroom

Avoid you having to appear in court for your reckless driving or speeding ticket. 

In most cases we can WAIVE your appearance when you hire our traffic attorneys to represent you.

Reduced Penalties

Get your speeding ticket or reckless driving charge reduced or dismissed entirely in some cases. 

Clean Driving Record

This depends on the facts of the case and the speed

Avoid Insurance Issues

Avoid possible increased rates from your insurance company if your case is dismissed or reduced.

Avoid Employment Issues

Tickets such as reckless driving can result in a license suspension and even a loss of security clearance. 

We Handle It For You

We take care of everything with the court for you, so you don';t have to worry about making simple costly mistakes.

Recent Reckless Driving Cases Dismissed in Brunswick County VA

Brunswick Virginia Reckless Driving Cases Reduced with NO POINTS

By Daniel Leavitt • 09 Feb, 2019
Brunswick, Virginia Reckless Driving is a Serious Charge Virginia defines reckless driving as anything OVER 80 mph. Therefore, if you were driving 81 miles per hour in a 70 miles per hour zone, then you are technically guilty of reckless driving. The problem is that reckless driving is criminal. It is not a speeding ticket.[...] The post Brunswick Virginia Reckless Driving Cases Reduced with NO POINTS appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

5 Brunswick, Virginia Reckless Driving and Speeding Cases Reduced

By Daniel Leavitt • 19 Nov, 2018
Lawrenceville, Brunswick Virginia 5 Reckless Driving and Speeding Cases Reduced Recently we went to court for clients charged with reckless driving by speed, and speeding. One client got TWO TICKETS on the same day! All 5 charges were reduced and no one got convicted. 4 clients out of 5 avoided points. Reckless Driving is a[...] The post 5 Brunswick, Virginia Reckless Driving and Speeding Cases Reduced appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

Brunswick, VA and Emporia Greensville Virginia Traffic Court ALL REDUCED

By Daniel Leavitt • 08 Nov, 2018
Brunswick, Virginia and Emporia, Virginia a Dozen Cases Reduced Today Reckless driving and speeding are important cases to try to resolve. We were retained today to REOPEN a case in general district court where our client went to court and just paid (plead guilty) to her charge. She did not realize that she was accepting[...] The post Brunswick, VA and Emporia Greensville Virginia Traffic Court ALL REDUCED appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

Brunswick, Virginia Reckless Driving Lawyer Successful Representation

By Daniel Leavitt • 11 May, 2018
8 RECENT CASES OF RECKLESS DRIVING BY SPEED IN BRUNSWICK VIRGINIA REDUCED Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee or predict future results and every case is unique. Brunswick VA Reckless Driving is a Class 1 Criminal Misdemeanor If you are convicted of reckless driving by speed, even for driving 81 mph in a 70 you[...] The post Brunswick, Virginia Reckless Driving Lawyer Successful Representation appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

Brunswick, VA Reckless Driving and Speeding Ticket Lawyer

By Daniel Leavitt • 13 Mar, 2018
BRUNSWICK, VIRGINIA RECKLESS DRIVING SPEEDING TICKET LAWYER Disclaimer: Every case is unique and hinges on a number of factors unique to each case. Past results do not guarantee or predict future results. DO YOU HAVE A BRUNSWICK, VA RECKLESS DRIVING OR SPEEDING TICKET? Reckless driving in Brunswick, VA is considered a class 1 criminal misdemeanor.[...] The post Brunswick, VA Reckless Driving and Speeding Ticket Lawyer appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.
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Contesting Reckless Driving Tickets in Brunswick County Virginia

Virginia has one of the strictest reckless driving laws in the U.S., and in Brunswick County, these laws are routinely and heavily enforced. Interstate 85 and Route 58 run through Brunswick County, making these highways a prime patrol area for county law enforcement, Virginia state police, and sometimes even the Lawrenceville police.

Brunswick County is well-known for speed traps on I-85. In Virginia, drivers can be convicted of reckless driving for (a) going 20 miles per hour or more over the speed limit or (b) going over 80 miles per hour regardless of the speed limit. On I-85 in Brunswick County, the posted speed limit is 70 miles per hour, meaning that you could be charged with reckless driving for going only 11 miles per hour over the speed limit. And out of state drivers frequently have more severe consequences.

Quality Representation, 8 Cases Recently Reduced

Mr. Leavitt and Mr. Martin have handled thousands of cases over the years in Brunswick County for reckless driving by speed, and with the regular judges in Brunswick. At Leavitt & Martin, we know what the regular judges will do at different speeds and we know how to assess each case and how to individually prepare each case so our clients get the best results possible in court.

Recently we represented 8 clients in Brunswick County Virginia traffic court for traffic tickets involving speeding and reckless driving by speed. You can view those result here.

Give us a call to personally discuss your case with Daniel Leavitt or Corey Martin. We strongly believe that the attorneys handling your case should be the ones to discuss your case with you. We promise that if you call you will get a thorough assessment of your case and what to expect if you retain us. Consultations are free, 8044098353.

Consequences For Brunswick County Reckless Driving Conviction

Reckless driving in Virginia is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Penalties can include the following severe, long-term consequences:

  • Jail time of up to one year
  • Fines of up to $2,500
  • Suspension of your driver’s license
  • Six moving violation points on your license
  • A criminal conviction (which can stay on your record for up to 11 years)
  • Mandatory community service hours
  • Mandatory driver improvement classes
  • Increased insurance rates
  • Negative employment consequences

There are many types of reckless driving charges in Virginia, which can be confusing. If you are charged with any of the variations listed below, or if your ticket has “RD” written on it, you should seek legal representation.

  • Passing on a grade or on a curve
  • View obstructed/control impaired
  • Passing two vehicles abreast
  • Driving two abreast in a single lane
  • Passing at a railroad grade crossing
  • Failing to give proper signals
  • Driving too fast conditions
  • Failure to yield
  • Racing; aiders or abettors; seizure of motor vehicle
  • Aggressive driving

High Rates of Success & Client Satisfaction

We have a track record of securing successful results for clients. Recently, we succeeded in having a reckless driving charge reduced to a “defective equipment” non-moving violation. This charge carries no moving violation points, so despite not being a dismissal, it is a very good outcome for a reckless driving charge.

Representation of Out-Of-State Clients

We often represent out-of-state residents charged with reckless driving in Brunswick County. If you are a non-resident driver charged with reckless driving in Brunswick County, we may be able to represent you. We understand the severity of the charges and what’s at stake, and we will do everything possible to help you mitigate the damage.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY DISTRICT COURT INFORMATION:

THE “RADAR CALIBRATION” DEFENSE FOR RECKLESS DRIVING VIRGINIA FIRST OFFENSE

Clerk: Ms. Susan Evans Martin

Clerks Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Phone/Fax: Phone: (434) 848-2315 Fax: (434) 848-2550

Address: Albertis S. Harrison Jr. Courthouse 202 North Main Street Lawrenceville, VA 23868-1808

Judges: Hon. Stephen D. Bloom, Chief Judge Hon. C. Ridley Bain, Presiding Judge Hon. Bruce A. Clark Hon. H. Lee Townsend III

Continuance Policy: First continuance granted by Clerk; subsequent continuances granted by Judge.

Experienced Reckless Driving Defense

Do not send in payment for a reckless driving ticket! If you do, you are pleading guilty to a Class 1 misdemeanor!

To avoid suffering the serious, long-term consequences of such a conviction, you will need local legal help. The skilled attorneys at Leavitt & Martin will help defend your rights and decrease your chances of severe consequences.
When you are charged with reckless driving, your case can have one of three outcomes.

Conviction:

You should avoid convictions at all costs because of their potential consequences. If you prepay a ticket, you plead guilty and the court enters a conviction. Courts also usually enter convictions when some of the following circumstances are present. A good lawyer can help you avoid a conviction, even if you have

  • Been charged with a speed over 90 mph, or 30 mph above the speed limit
  • A poor driving record
  • Been charged with driving dangerously, e.g., swerving, tailgating, etc.

Reduction:

A reduction means that the court reduces your charge to a lesser infraction. If you are charged with reckless driving, the court may reduce your charges to simple speeding, improper driving, or a non-moving violation that carries no points (such as driving with defective equipment). Reductions can occur when:

  • There is no high speed involved (driving only 10-15 mph over the limit)
  • The driver has a clean driving record
  • A driver successfully completes a driving school course or community service
  • The driver has legal representation from a quality firm

Dismissal:

Dismissals are rare, but they can occur. Typically, a dismissal can happen in the event of a mistake by the officer such as an expired radar calibration or pulling over the wrong car. Having a good lawyer can increase your chances of dismissal.

Quality Representation:

We are honest, transparent, and skilled defenders. If you have been charged with reckless driving in Brunswick County, we can help you come to the best possible resolution. Call us directly at 804-409-8353 or contact us online.

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