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Reckless Driving Attorneys In Emporia Virginia

An Emporia, VA reckless driving charge can wreck your life. If you’ve been accused of reckless driving in Emporia, you need Leavitt & Martin — we are experienced reckless driving lawyers, we can help.

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Daniel Leavitt

Daniel Leavitt

Emporia Virginia Attorney

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

What Traffic Lawyers in Emporia Can Do For You

If you hire traffic lawyers in Emporia, 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 Emporia, 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 Emporia, 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 Emporia VA

Greensville/Emporia 93 MPH REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, NO POINTS

By Daniel Leavitt • 22 Jan, 2019
At Leavitt & Martin, we specialize in traffic tickets like reckless driving by speed, speeding, and DUI. Every case is unique and for that reason we try to create an approach that will get our clients the best outcome possible in court. Recently we represented a client charged with driving 93 mph. That alone is[...] The post Greensville/Emporia 93 MPH REDUCED TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT, NO POINTS appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

5 Emporia VA Speeding and Reckless Driving Cases Reduced NO POINTS

By Daniel Leavitt • 04 Jan, 2019
Emporia, VA Speeding Tickets and Reckless Driving Charges are Expensive We recently got hired to represent TWO clients who didn’t think reckless driving was a big deal because it was 81 mph in a 70, just 11 mph over the limit. However, when their states SUSPENDED their license for reckless driving then they thought better[...] The post 5 Emporia VA Speeding and Reckless Driving Cases Reduced NO POINTS appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

Attorney in Emporia, Virginia 8 Reckless Driving and Speeding Cases Reduced with NO POINTS

By Daniel Leavitt • 07 Dec, 2018
Emporia, Virginia Reckless Driving and Speeding Is A Serious Offense 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 Attorney in Emporia, Virginia 8 Reckless Driving and Speeding Cases Reduced with NO POINTS appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

Emporia, VA Reckless Driving and Speeding Cases Reduced No Points

By Daniel Leavitt • 03 Dec, 2018
Don’t Let a Little Mistake in Emporia Traffic Court for Speeding or Reckless Driving in Emporia Have Lifelong Consequences As a traffic specialist, I am familiar with the consequences for reckless driving and speeding. I get phone calls ALL THE TIME from people who have been found guilty of speeding or reckless driving and want[...] The post Emporia, VA Reckless Driving and Speeding Cases Reduced No Points appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

15 Greensville, VA and Emporia, Virginia Reckless Driving and Speeding Tickets Reduced, Most With No Points

By Daniel Leavitt • 29 Nov, 2018
15 Greensville and Emporia, Virginia Reckless Driving and Speeding Cases Reduced in Traffic Court At Leavitt & Martin, we know it does not take much to drive above the speed limit in Emporia, Virginia and Greensville, VA. In fact, most people drive 1-9 mph over the limit and never get pulled over. But before you[...] The post 15 Greensville, VA and Emporia, Virginia Reckless Driving and Speeding Tickets Reduced, Most With 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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Emporia Reckless Driving Tickets

Virginia has one of the harshest reckless driving laws in the United States, and in Emporia, VA these laws are routinely and heavily enforced. Interstate 95 and Route 58 run through Emporia, making it a prime patrol area for law enforcement agencies from the city of Emporia, Greensville County, and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Emporia has been known for its speed traps on I-95 and Route 58 for at least a decade. 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.

Don't Let A Reckless Driving or Speeding Ticket Impact You

Emporia VA reckless driving is a misdemeanor and results in a permanent criminal record if you get convicted. It can impact your insurance (they can drop you from coverage, or double or triple your rates), it can impact your job (security clearance, background check), it can impact your life in ways you could not expect even years later.

Speeding tickets can also have a serious impact on insurance. You don’t have to get convicted of reckless driving or speeding in Emporia. Call Leavitt & Martin today for a free consultation.

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 An Emporia VA 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.

EMPORIA GENERAL DISTRICT COURT INFORMATION:

Clerk: Ms. Sandra Andleton Ligon

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

Phone/Fax: Phone:  (434) 634-5400 Fax: (434) 634-0049

Address:  315 South Main Street Emporia, Virginia 23847

Judges: Hon. Stephen D. Bloom, Chief Judge, Hon. C. Ridley Bain, Hon. Bruce A. Clark Jr., 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 Emporia, 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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