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Reckless Driving Attorneys In Greensville Virginia

An Greensville, 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

Greensville Virginia Attorney

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

What Traffic Lawyers in Greensville County Can Do For You

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

9 GREENSVILLE RECKLESS DRIVING CASES REDUCED, NO POINTS, IN THE NEW YEAR!

By Daniel Leavitt • 10 Feb, 2019
On Wednesday, Leavitt & Martin represented 9 clients charged with reckless driving by speed. Two of the cases were motions to reopen, which the judges don’t really like. The speeds for the reckless driving charge were: 83 mph in 70 (3 cases) 85 mph in 70 (2 cases) 81 mph in 70 82 mph in 70 The two motions to reopen were speeds of 81 mph and 85 mph. Every one of our cases was reduced to a non moving violation that has no points. While we cannot ethically guarantee a result, our success rate was 100 percent in getting those charges reduced.

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.

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.

Greensville/Emporia, Virginia 7 Reckless Driving Speeding Cases Reduced

By Daniel Leavitt • 19 Nov, 2018
Traffic Lawyers Leavitt & Martin in Greensville/Emporia, Virginia Get Great Results on Reckless Driving and Speeding Reckless driving speeding is a criminal misdemeanor. As a misdemeanor, reckless driving carries the following potential consequences: permanent criminal record if you are convicted jail time up to 12 months fine up to $2500 license suspension up to 6[...] The post Greensville/Emporia, Virginia 7 Reckless Driving Speeding Cases Reduced appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

Halloween Was Not So Scary for my 12 Clients in Greensville/Emporia Traffic Court who had their Cases Reduced

By Daniel Leavitt • 06 Nov, 2018
12 Greensville/Emporia, Virginia Reckless Driving and Speeding Cases Reduced Halloween was scary this year for some people. However, I had 12 clients in Greensville/Emporia, Va traffic court with speeding and reckless driving charges and every client got their case reduced. I personally handled each case and my clients were better prepared than any other traffic[...] The post Halloween Was Not So Scary for my 12 Clients in Greensville/Emporia Traffic Court who had their Cases Reduced appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.
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the BEST Virginia reckless driving lawyer!!

"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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Greensville Reckless Driving Tickets

Many people pass through Greensville County, located near the North Carolina border, every day on I-95. However, this area is a common speed trap used by the Greensville County Police Department who write many speeding and reckless driving tickets. If you’ve got a ticket to appear in the Greensville, VA traffic court, we can help.

The speed limit in the Greensville County section of Interstate 95 is 70 mph. Unfortunately, traveling only 11 mph above 70 is considered “reckless driving” in the state of Virginia. This is a various serious charge, and a conviction results in a misdemeanor on your record. An experienced Greensville Virginia reckless driving lawyer from Leavitt & Martin can help you whether you live in Virginia or not. In fact, people hire us all the time due to increased penalties for out of state drivers.

Specializing in Traffic & Reckless Driving

At Leavitt & Martin, we specialize in traffic violations. Daniel Leavitt and Corey Martin have over 16 years of combined experience. We have had an office in the the 6th Judicial District, which includes Greensville/Emporia since 2010 and have maintained an office directly across from the Greensville/Emporia General District Court for years. We do this because we specialize in Traffic, Reckless Driving, and DUI cases.

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 Greensville 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.

GREENSVILLE GENERAL DISTRICT COURT INFORMATION:

Clerk: Ms. Sandra Andleton Ligon

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

Phone/Fax: Phone:  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 Greensville, 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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