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Hopewell Virginia Reckless Driving Attorneys

If you’ve been charged with reckless driving in Hopewell, you should consult with an attorney immediately. The experienced attorneys at Leavitt & Martin will help defend you and protect your rights. 

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Daniel Leavitt

Daniel Leavitt

Hopewell Virginia Attorney

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

What Traffic Lawyers in Hopewell Can Do For You

If you hire traffic lawyers in Hopewell 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 Hopewell , 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 Hopewell , 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 Hopewell Virginia

Hopewell, Virginia Traffic Lawyer Reduces Three Reckless Driving Speeding Cases

By Daniel Leavitt • 27 Oct, 2018
Reckless Speeding in Hopewell, Virginia is Serious Reckless driving is a class 1 misdemeanor. As such, it carries the possibility of: jail time (0-12 months) significant fine ($0-2500) loss of employment (people with security clearances, CDL drivers, military, anyone in finance subject to criminal checks, school personnel) insurance issues (insurance companies frequently drop people from[...] The post Hopewell, Virginia Traffic Lawyer Reduces Three Reckless Driving Speeding Cases appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

HOPEWELL, VA DWI 2nd WITHIN 5 YEARS REDUCED, NO LICENSE SUSPENSION NO VASAP

By Daniel Leavitt • 17 Oct, 2018
Disclaimer: Every case is different and past results do not guarantee or predict future results. Hopewell, VA DWI 2nd Offense within 5 years Reduced Every once in a while you get a result that is eye popping, and quite frankly probably should not have happened. This is one of those cases. I represented a client[...] The post HOPEWELL, VA DWI 2nd WITHIN 5 YEARS REDUCED, NO LICENSE SUSPENSION NO VASAP appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.
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I am EXTREMELY satisfied with the outcome of my case. Dan was the best! 

"I am EXTREMELY satisfied with the outcome of my case. Dan was the best! He got me out of my 2nd reckless driving ticket . My driving record was horrible! I was at -23 and really could not afford getting any type of ticket or else my license would have gotten suspended. If not by the judge then by the DMV . I spoke to 3 lawyers before finding Daniel , and I asked them all the same questions. None of them stood out to me like him. He answered every question I had and recommended I did a few things before court. He has reasonable prices. I still cant believe he got my case dismissed, he did a great job in court ! I highly recommend him for any case. If he got me out of mine he will get you out of yours ! Mine was almost impossible to get out of 100% and Dan sure did it!! If I ever need a lawyer again I know I will be going to Daniel Leavitt. You are awesome !! I am still so shocked & blessed!!"
Review by: Kelly B
Rating: 5 / 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Background on Reckless Driving Tickets in Hopewell Virginia

Virginia’s reckless driving laws have been called some of the harshest in the country. One reason for this is that there are two common ways a speeding violation can constitute reckless driving under the commonwealth’s laws:

  • If you are traveling either 20 miles per hour or more over the applicable speed limit, or
  • If you are traveling over 80 miles per hour regardless of the speed limit.

This means that on major interstate highways with a 70-mph speed limit, like many parts of I-95 through Virginia, going only 11 mph over the limit can lead to a citation. On smaller local roads, where the speed limit varies from 20 or 25 mph to 40 or 40 mph over short stretches, it can be easy for drivers to exceed the speed limit by 20 mph or more. State traffic laws are routinely and vigorously enforced by both Virginia state police and Hopewell law enforcement officers, both on the interstate highways and on smaller county roads.

Hopewell Virginia Reckless Speeding

Hopewell writes a lot of tickets. My office started in Hopewell, Virginia back in 2010 and I served as the President of the Hopewell Bar Association for over two years. During that time, I had the opportunity to sit on the 6th Judicial District Bench-Bar Committee.

Since opening my practice in the City of Hopewell, our firm has successfully defended THOUSANDS of reckless driving and speeding tickets in the City of Hopewell. A speeding ticket can drastically impact your insurance rates. On top of that, reckless driving has even more severe consequences.

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 Hopewell 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.

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 Hopewell, 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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