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Reckless Driving Attorneys In Chesterfield County Virginia

If you’ve been charged with reckless driving in Chesterfield County, call Leavitt & Martin. Our experienced attorneys will represent you every step of the way through your traffic court proceedings, guiding you to the best possible outcome and helping you mitigate the potential consequences.

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Daniel Leavitt

Daniel Leavitt

Chesterfield Virginia Attorney

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

What Traffic Lawyers in Chesterfield County Can Do For You

If you hire traffic lawyers in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield , 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 Chesterfield , 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 Chesterfield County VA

Chesterfield Reckless Driving 63 mph in 35 mph DISMISSED

By Daniel Leavitt • 09 Feb, 2019
Chesterfield reckless driving is a serious matter. Leavitt & Martin specialize in traffic, reckless driving, DUI, and speeding ticket defense.  This week we represented a client in traffic court charged with misdemeanor reckless driving. We prepared the case in such a way that the reckless driving charge was COMPLETELY DISMISSED. Our client didn’t even pay[...] The post Chesterfield Reckless Driving 63 mph in 35 mph DISMISSED appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

Chesterfield, Virginia Mandatory Jail Time DUI Avoids Jail on Legal Defense

By Daniel Leavitt • 17 Dec, 2018
Legal Defense Results in No Jail Where Jail Would Have Been Mandatory In Chesterfield County, Virginia, DUI cases are more serious when there is an accident involved. The judges and the prosecutors treat these cases more serious than your average DUI. However, when you combine an elevated BAC with a serious accident, it is much[...] The post Chesterfield, Virginia Mandatory Jail Time DUI Avoids Jail on Legal Defense appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

Chesterfield, Virginia Reckless Speeding Dismissed

By Daniel Leavitt • 27 Oct, 2018
Chesterfield, VA Traffic Lawyer Gets Reckless Speeding Ticket Dismissed Reckless driving by speed is like a speeding ticket on steroids. The DIRECT consequences of reckless driving are potentially far more severe than simple speeding. Let’s take a look: Direct Consequences of Simple Speeding versus Reckless Driving by Speed Simple Speeding punished as a traffic infraction[...] The post Chesterfield, Virginia Reckless Speeding Dismissed appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

Chesterfield Speeding Ticket Dismissed, No Fine and No Court Costs

By Daniel Leavitt • 27 Oct, 2018
Chesterfield, Virginia Speeding Tickets can be Costly In addition to the costs of your fine and court costs, you can often have the following consequences: points on your license expensive insurance increases employment consequences license suspension for certain offenses or for accumulation of points See the Following Chesterfield Speeding Ticket that was Dismissed This case[...] The post Chesterfield Speeding Ticket Dismissed, No Fine and No Court Costs appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

Chesterfield, Virginia Reckless Driving Accident Dismissed

By Daniel Leavitt • 27 Oct, 2018
Chesterfield, VA Reckless Driving Accident Lawyer Gets Case Dismissed Law enforcement in Virginia commonly write reckless driving charges whenever there is an accident. The two most commonly charged reckless driving laws in Virginia are: § 46.2-852. Reckless driving; general rule. Irrespective of the maximum speeds permitted by law, any person who drives a vehicle on[...] The post Chesterfield, Virginia Reckless Driving Accident Dismissed appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.
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Contesting Reckless Driving Tickets in Brunswick County Virginia

Virginia has one of the harshest reckless driving laws in the United States. County law enforcement and Virginia State Police in Chesterfield County routinely and strictly enforce these statutes. Drivers can be convicted of reckless driving in Virginia for traveling 20 miles per hour or more over the speed limit. It’s easy for drivers to make this mistake on roads like Matoaca, for example, where the speed limit drops from 55 mph to 35 mph and police ticket aggressively. 

Drivers can also be convicted of reckless driving if they are going over 80 miles per hour (regardless of the speed limit). On roads with a 70 mph speed limit, going only 11 miles per hour over the speed limit can result in a reckless driving charge. Out of state drivers with a ticket in Virginia usually can have increased reckless driving penalties, such as a license suspension.

How Does Chesterfield General District Court Work?

Chesterfield General District Court has 5 different general district court judges and they sit in different courtrooms. In addition, the Chesterfield General District Court judges rotate periodically to Colonial Heights, so they are not always in Chesterfield County. Chesterfield County just elected a new prosecutor, and he is already making changes. In Chesterfield General District Court, the prosecutors sometimes get involved and sometimes they don’t on misdemeanor cases. It depends on the type of case in Chesterfield. They usually get involved on DUI cases, but not on simple speeding. On reckless driving cases, they sometimes do and sometimes don’t.

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 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.

CHESTERFIELD GENERAL DISTRICT COURT INFORMATION:

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

Clerk: Ms. Linda J. Moore

Clerks Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Phone/Fax: Phone:  (804) 748-1231 Fax: (804) 748-1757

Address:  P.O. Box 144, Chesterfield Courthouse 9500 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832

Judges: Hon. Pamela O’Berry, Chief Judge, Hon. Keith Nelson Hurley, Presiding Judge, Hon. Matthew Donald Nelson, Presiding Judge, Hon. James J. O’Connell III, Presiding Judge, Hon. Thomas L. Vaughn, Presiding Judge

Continuance Policy:  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 Chesterfield 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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