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Reckless Driving Attorneys In Hanover Virginia

If you’ve been charged with reckless driving in Hanover County, you need to retain a Hanover VA traffic lawyer immediately. Contact Leavitt & Martin — we are experienced reckless driving lawyers, we can help.

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Daniel Leavitt

Daniel Leavitt

Hanover County Virginia Attorney

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

What Traffic Lawyers in Hanover County Can Do For You

If you hire traffic lawyers in Hanover 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 Hanover, 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 Hanover , 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 Virginia Courts

Reckless Driving Attorney in Richmond Virginia

Is Reckless Driving in Virginia a Felony?

By Daniel Leavitt • 18 Aug, 2021
Reckless driving in Virginia is a Class 1 Misdemeanor. That might not sound like a big idea but it can carry big consequences and make a lasting impact on your life. If you have been charged with Reckless Driving you should speak to an attorney who knows the laws in Virginia right away.

Misconceptions about Richmond Reckless Driving Charges

By Daniel Leavitt • 13 Jul, 2019
Virginia has the most severe reckless driving laws in the country. In Richmond you can be going over 11 miles over the speed limit and end up with a criminal record!

Virginia Reckless Driving Laws

By Daniel Leavitt • 30 Jun, 2019
So every state is different on reckless driving. Virginia's reckless driving law is, in some ways, it's the most severe because it's the only state that I'm aware of that it's reckless driving to drive 81 miles an hour in a 70 zone.

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.

Brunswick Virginia Reckless Driving Cases Reduced with NO POINTS

By Daniel Leavitt • 09 Feb, 2019
Brunswick, Virginia Reckless Driving is a Serious Charge Virginia defines reckless driving as anything OVER 80 mph. Therefore, if you were driving 81 miles per hour in a 70 miles per hour zone, then you are technically guilty of reckless driving. The problem is that reckless driving is criminal. It is not a speeding ticket.[...] The post Brunswick Virginia Reckless Driving Cases Reduced with NO POINTS appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.
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I was driving 87 in a 70 zone and was pulled over for Reckless Driving.

"I was driving 87 in a 70 zone and was pulled over for Reckless Driving. I only realized the seriousness of the change later when I reached home. Needless to say, I've had a sleepless night. After reading many good reviews here, I reached out to Mr. Leavitt to represent me. The fee is very reasonable. Mr. Leavitt successfully modified the charge to a non-moving violation. I was very happy and relieved with the outcome. I would recommend him to anyone looking for efficient, quality legal representation."
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Hanover VA Traffic Lawyers

Hanover, VA traffic lawyers know that Virginia has some of the harshest reckless driving laws in the country. Our law firm specializes in Hanover, VA traffic tickets and Virginia tickets. You can be cited under the commonwealth’s laws for reckless driving if you are traveling either 20 miles per hour or more over the applicable speed limit, or over 80 miles per hour regardless of the speed limit. This means that on major interstate highways with a 70 mph speed limit, going only 11 mph over the limit can lead to a citation. Virginia traffic laws are routinely and strictly enforced by both Virginia state police and county law enforcement officers in Hanover County.

Reckless Driving Lawyer in Hanover 

At Leavitt & Martin, our law firm specializes in traffic law. As experienced Hanover VA traffic ticket lawyers we can advise you on your case. Hanover County VA traffic violations at a minimum carry demerit points and insurance premium increases in most case. Serious traffic violations like Hanover County VA reckless driving require experienced traffic ticket lawyers. Daniel Leavitt & Corey Martin have over 18 years of combined legal experience. We are Hanover, County VA ticket lawyers who have successfully defended thousands of clients charged with VA traffic charges. Call today for a free initial consultation at 804-409-8309.

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 Hanover 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.

HANOVER GENERAL DISTRICT COURT INFORMATION:

Clerk: Ms. Cheryl Lynn DeVaughn

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

Phone/Fax: Phone:  (804) 365-6191 Fax: (804) 365-6290

Address:  P.O. Box 176, District Courts Building, 7515 Library Drive, Hanover, Virginia 23069

Judges: Hon. Ricardo Rigual, Chief Judge, Hon. Hugh S. Campbell, Hon. Robert Eric Reibach, Hon. John R. Stevens, Hon. J. Bruce Strickland

Continuance Policy:  Continuance policy can be found on the Hanover Court Home page Website or in the clerk’s office.

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 Hanover, 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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