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Reckless Driving Attorneys In Dinwiddie County Virginia

If you’ve been charged with reckless driving in Dinwiddie County, you need an attorney to help protect your rights. Our helpful, friendly advocates will represent you every step of the way through your Virginia traffic proceedings, help guide you to the best possible outcomes, and do everything possible to reduce the penalties and consequences.

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Daniel Leavitt

Daniel Leavitt

Dinwiddie Virginia Attorney

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

What Traffic Lawyers in Dinwiddie County Can Do For You

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

Dinwiddie Reckless Driving Dismissed

By Daniel Leavitt • 16 Jan, 2019
Reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor. A conviction for reckless driving carries up to 12 months in jail, a fine up to $2500 and a license suspension up to 6 months. In addition, there are demerit points and insurance premium increases. The average increase in premiums is OVER $5000 over 5 years. Most insurance companies[...] The post Dinwiddie Reckless Driving Dismissed appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

Traffic Attorney in Dinwiddie Virginia 7 Reckless Driving and Speeding Cases Reduced or Dismissed

By Daniel Leavitt • 07 Dec, 2018
Dinwiddie, Virginia Reckless Driving and Speeding is a Serious Charge Speeding tickets, and reckless driving in particular really impact your insurance, and reckless driving can have the following additional consequences: jail time up to one year license suspension up to 6 months fine up to $2500 insurance issues employment consequences Leavitt & Martin Specialize in[...] The post Traffic Attorney in Dinwiddie Virginia 7 Reckless Driving and Speeding Cases Reduced or Dismissed appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

Dinwiddie, VA Reckless Driving 101 MPH APPEAL

By Daniel Leavitt • 28 Nov, 2018
High Speed 101 MPH Dinwiddie, Virginia Reckless Driving Reckless driving in Virginia is a serious charge for anyone due to the following: it is a criminal misdemeanor it can carry jail time it can have employment consequences insurance rates go UP quite a bit and many insurance companies drop you from coverage Over 100 MPH[...] The post Dinwiddie, VA Reckless Driving 101 MPH APPEAL appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

3 Dinwiddie Reckless Driving Cases REDUCED

By Daniel Leavitt • 16 Nov, 2018
Dinwiddie, Virginia Reckless Driving Lawyer Gets 3 Reckless Speeding Charges REDUCED Reckless driving is a serious offense in Virginia. Traffic courts treat reckless speeding seriously, and depending on the speed this charge carries: up to one year in jail up to a $2500 fine up to a 6 month license suspension How a Dinwiddie, VA[...] The post 3 Dinwiddie Reckless Driving Cases REDUCED appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

Dinwiddie Virginia Reckless Driving Dismissed and Reduced NO POINTS

By Daniel Leavitt • 26 Oct, 2018
Severe Consequences for Dinwiddie, Virginia Reckless Driving Speeding in Traffic Court If you have a reckless driving charge, don’t let it ruin your life. If you are found guilty, reckless driving leaves you with a permanent criminal record. That alone can have the following effects: ability to keep and maintain security clearance ability to keep[...] The post Dinwiddie Virginia Reckless Driving Dismissed and Reduced NO POINTS appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.
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"If you are ever in a situation where you need to be represented by a lawyer in the State of Virginia Mr. Daniel Leavitt is truly the best you could choose. He represented me for a reckless ticket in Dinwiddie County. He was extremely thorough in recommending exactly what I needed to do before getting to court. He was also very responsive to calls, emails, and text messages. Also, before the court date, he walked me through what I needed to do while standing before the Judge. Needless to say, he portrayed the exact image and sequence of events to the Judge and got my charge dismissed. Could not recommend him enough."
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Contesting Reckless Driving Tickets in Dinwiddie County Virginia

Virginia has one of the harshest reckless driving laws in the United States. County law enforcement and Virginia State Police in Dinwiddie 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. On areas of Interstate 85 where the speed varies wildly over short stretches, it’s easy for drivers to exceed the speed limit by 20 mph. It’s especially easy to pick up a reckless driving charge on roads with a 70 mph speed limit, since going only 11 miles per hour over the speed limit can give rise to a citation. 

 Out of state drivers with a ticket in Virginia usually can have increased reckless driving penalties, such as a license suspension.

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 Dinwiddie 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 Dinwiddie 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.

DINWIDDIE GENERAL DISTRICT COURT INFORMATION:

Clerk: Ms. Lisa G. Coleman

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

Phone/Fax: Phone:  Phone: (804) 469-4533 Fax: (804) 469-5383

Address:  P.O. Box 280 Dinwiddie Courthouse Dinwiddie, Virginia 23841

Judges: Hon. Mayo K. Gravatt, Chief Judge, Hon. Robert Beman Beasley Jr., Hon. Ray P. Lupold III

Continuance Policy:  Continuances granted by Judge on motion

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 Dinwiddie 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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