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Mecklenburg Virginia Reckless Driving Attorneys

If you’ve been charged with reckless driving in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, you should retain an attorney immediately. 

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Daniel Leavitt

Daniel Leavitt

Mecklenburg Virginia Attorney

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

What Traffic Lawyers in Mecklenburg County Can Do For You

If you hire traffic lawyers in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg , 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 Mecklenburg , 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 Mecklenburg Virginia

Mecklenburg, Virginia Reckless Driving Charge DISMISSED

By Daniel Leavitt • 03 Dec, 2018
Virginia Reckless Driving is a Serious Charge As a class 1 misdemeanor in Mecklenburg, VA traffic court, you will have a permanent criminal record if convicted of reckless driving. You may also face the following consequences: jail time up to one year fine up to $2500 license suspension up to 6 months employment consequences immigration[...] The post Mecklenburg, Virginia Reckless Driving Charge DISMISSED appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

Mecklenburg, Virginia Reckless Driving Lawyer Gets 86 in 70 Reduced with NO POINTS

By Daniel Leavitt • 13 Nov, 2018
Mecklenburg, VA Reckless Speeding 86/70 REDUCED WITH NO POINTS I went back on the court website for about 6 months and this was the best result I could find. Every person I saw who did not have a lawyer got convicted of reckless driving at 86 mph. They now have the following: conviction for misdemeanor[...] The post Mecklenburg, Virginia Reckless Driving Lawyer Gets 86 in 70 Reduced with NO POINTS appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.
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I am EXTREMELY satisfied with the outcome of my case. Dan was the best! 

"I am EXTREMELY satisfied with the outcome of my case. Dan was the best! He got me out of my 2nd reckless driving ticket . My driving record was horrible! I was at -23 and really could not afford getting any type of ticket or else my license would have gotten suspended. If not by the judge then by the DMV . I spoke to 3 lawyers before finding Daniel , and I asked them all the same questions. None of them stood out to me like him. He answered every question I had and recommended I did a few things before court. He has reasonable prices. I still cant believe he got my case dismissed, he did a great job in court ! I highly recommend him for any case. If he got me out of mine he will get you out of yours ! Mine was almost impossible to get out of 100% and Dan sure did it!! If I ever need a lawyer again I know I will be going to Daniel Leavitt. You are awesome !! I am still so shocked & blessed!!"
Review by: Kelly B
Rating: 5 / 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reckless Driving Tickets in Mecklenburg

Virginia is known for some of the harshest reckless driving laws in the country, and it’s serious about enforcing them. The Commonwealth’s traffic laws are routinely and strictly enforced by both Virginia state police and county law enforcement officers in Mecklenburg County, both on the interstate highways and the smaller county roads. You can be ticketed for reckless driving—usually a Class 1 misdemeanor charge—if you are traveling either 20 miles per hour or more over the applicable speed limit, or over 80 miles per hour (regardless of the speed limit). This means that on major interstate highways with a 70-mph speed limit, like I-85, going only 11 mph over the limit can result in inordinately high penalties. On some of Mecklenburg County’s more rural roads and around its small towns, the speed limits can vary significantly, dropping to 20 or 25 mph from 40 or 45 mph suddenly. It’s easy for drivers who aren’t familiar with the local roads to exceed the speed limit by 20 mph and pick up a reckless driving ticket.

Mecklenburg Reckless Driving Case Reduced

If you are convicted of reckless driving in Virginia you will have a permanent criminal record. And you can get this permanent record simply for going 81 mph in a 70. To make matters worse, once Virginia notifies your home state about the conviction for reckless driving you might get your license suspended.

In order to avoid these, and other potential consequences you will need to do your best to get your Mecklenburg, VA reckless driving charge reduced. Recently we went to court and got five reckless driving charges in Mecklenburg reduced. The speeds ranged from 82 mph in a 70 to 90 mph in a 70. As you can imagine, the faster you are are going the more challenging the case is.

You can view our RECENT case results HERE.

The bottom line is that Mecklenburg VA reckless driving tickets are important to take care of. We can frequently help avoid some of the harsh consequences that frequently happen for reckless driving by speed in Virginia.

Trusted Virginia Traffic & DUI Lawyers

At Leavitt & Martin, we specialize in Virginia traffic law. We can guide your through the process to ensure you get the best outcome possible for your traffic violation.

Consequences For A Mecklenburg 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 Greensville Virginia, 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.

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 Mecklenburg, 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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