Reckless driving is a criminal offense. You don't want a criminal record. You need a tough criminal defense lawyer who knows how to defend you against this charge in Stafford, Fredericksburg, Manassas, Spotsylvania County, and Prince William County. At Williams Stone Carpenter Buczek, PC, we defend innocent drivers from charges of reckless driving throughout Virginia.
You should treat charges of reckless driving in Virginia very seriously. In our state, reckless driving is a Class 1 misdemeanor. A Class 1 misdemeanor is the misdemeanor with the most severe potential punishment. A person convicted of a Class 1 misdemeanor may be sent to jail for not more than twelve months and/or fined not more than $2,500. Reckless driving is only one of many crimes classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia. Reckless driving will also result in 6 points added to your license, will stay on your record for 11 years and is likely to result in a steep rise in your insurance premiums for many years to come.
The maximum penalty for reckless driving is:
The most common reason for being charged with reckless driving results from speeding. However, there are several factors that may lead to a Virginia reckless driving charge and up to 11 years of a charge remaining on your record, including:
Fines from reckless driving charges are a major source of income for local counties along Interstate I-95. The fines for reckless driving are high and counties count on these fines as income. This is a bad deal for you. Call Williams Stone Carpenter Buczek, PC right away to discuss your situation and circumstances that may help you get a reckless driving charge reduced to speeding. A few of these include:
We will attack your charges of reckless driving from every angle. Moving and stationary radars are not perfect. Officers often have trouble remembering important details under cross-examination. Our attorneys will work with you to obtain the best possible outcome for your case. When working with us, you should be ready to do the following:
Everyone has an excuse for a traffic ticket. Though it may be true, many excuses simply are not valid in court and can potentially harm your defense if used. Some of these excuses include:
Many people choose to simply plead guilty to reckless driving charges in Virginia. You should really speak to an attorney before doing anything to make sure you aren't admitting to something that could easily be dismissed or reduced, saving you thousands of dollars and a permanent criminal record. By calling our law firm, we can address some of the following most frequently asked questions.
Your driving record is important. Our team of attorneys will take advantage of all of the situations & factors listed above to provide you the strong defense you deserve. We have office locations in Stafford, Fredericksburg & Manassas. We are ready to discuss your situation. Call Williams Stone Carpenter Buczek, PC today at 540-657-0111.