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Reckless Driving In Amelia County Virginia

A reckless driving charge in Amelia County can ruin your life – which is why you need Leavitt & Martin. Our experienced lawyers will work with you and be your advocate through your traffic proceedings, guiding you to the best possible outcome.

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Daniel P. Leavitt Virginia Attorney

Daniel Leavitt

Amelia County Virginia Attorney

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

What Traffic Lawyers in Amelia County Can Do For You

If you hire traffic attorneys in Amelia 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 Amelia, 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 Amelia, 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 Amelia County VA

Amelia Va Reckless Driving 88 mph in 60 DISMISSED

By Daniel Leavitt • 23 Oct, 2018
Reckless Driving by Speed in Amelia DISMISSED Every case truly is unique. I went to court recently for my client who had an AMELIA RECKLESS DRIVING CHARGE for speeding, 88 mph in 60. This was not a low speed by any means. Any time you start approaching 90 mph the cases get more serious. In addition,[...] The post Amelia Va Reckless Driving 88 mph in 60 DISMISSED appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

Amelia Reckless Driving Dismissed

By Daniel Leavitt • 17 Oct, 2018
Reckless driving is classified as a criminal misdemeanor that carries up to 12 months in jail, up to a $2500 fine, and up to a 6 month license suspension. There are many different reckless driving laws in Virginia but they all carry this potential punishment, at a minimum. Some of them are more severe. In[...] The post Amelia Reckless Driving Dismissed appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

AMELIA VA RECKLESS DRIVING PASSING TWO ABREAST § 46.2-856

By Daniel Leavitt • 16 Oct, 2018
Virginia Code § 46.2-856 defines Reckless Driving Passing Two Abreast. See the language of the code § 46.2-856. Passing two vehicles abreast. A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who passes or attempts to pass two other vehicles abreast, moving in the same direction, except on highways having separate roadways of three or more lanes[...] The post AMELIA VA RECKLESS DRIVING PASSING TWO ABREAST § 46.2-856 appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

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Contesting Reckless Driving Tickets in Amelia Virginia

Virginia has one of the harshest reckless driving laws in the United States. In Amelia County, these laws are routinely and strictly enforced. Highway 360 is a prime patrol area for county law enforcement and Virginia state police and is well-known for speed traps. Drivers can be convicted of reckless driving in Virginia if they are going 20 miles per hour or more over the speed limit, or if they are going over 80 mph (regardless of the speed limit). On roads where the posted speed limit is 70 mph, you can be charged with reckless driving for going only 11 mph over the speed limit. Out of state drivers can face increased consequences. Leavitt & Martin specialize in Virginia traffic law.

Consequences For Amelia 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 Amelia County. If you are a non-resident driver charged with reckless driving in Amelia 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.

AMELIA GENERAL DISTRICT COURT INFORMATION:

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

Clerk: Ms. Melissa B. Gil

Clerks Office Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Phone/Fax: Phone: (804) 561-2456 Fax: (804) 561-6956

Address: P.O. Box 24 16441 Court Street Amelia, VA 23002-0024

Judges: Hon. Valentine W. Southall, Jr., Chief Judge Hon. Phillip T. DiStanislao

Continuance Policy: Continuances granted by rule 8:14

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 Amelia County, we can help you come to the best possible resolution. Call us directly at 804-873-4004 or contact us online.

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