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New Kent Virginia Reckless Driving Attorneys

If you’ve been charged with reckless driving in New Kent County, Virginia, it’s important for you to talk to an attorney as soon as possible. Pleading guilty or trying to contest your ticket by yourself, without legal representation, can result in serious, significant consequences that may be irreversible. 

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Daniel Leavitt

Daniel Leavitt

New Kent Virginia Attorney

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

What Traffic Lawyers in New Kent Can Do For You

If you hire traffic lawyers in New Kent, 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 New Kent, 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 New Kent, 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

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!
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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!!"
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Reckless Driving Tickets in New Kent

Virginia has some of the harshest reckless driving laws in the country, and its law enforcement officers are serious about enforcing them. The Commonwealth’s traffic laws are routinely and strictly enforced by both Virginia state police and county law enforcement officers in New Kent County, both on the larger highways and the smaller county roads. You can be ticketed for reckless driving—which is generally a Class 1 misdemeanor—if you are either going 20 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit or traveling over 80 miles per hour (regardless of the applicable speed limit). This means that on major interstate highways that have a 70-mph speed limit, like I-64, going only 11 mph over the speed limit can result in a misdemeanor conviction and its corresponding high penalties! On some of New Kent County’s more rural roads and around the small coastal towns, the speed limits can vary significantly, dropping quickly to 20 or 25 mph from 40 or 45 mph. It’s easy for drivers who aren’t familiar with the local roads to accidentally exceed the speed limit by 20 mph and be ticketed for reckless driving.

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 New Kent 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 New Kent 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 New Kent, 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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