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Do I Need A Lawyer For A Reckless Driving Charge?

Reckless driving charges are serious, classified as misdemeanors, and can result in significant penalties. Unlike speeding tickets, Reckless Driving is treated as a criminal offense that can result in drivers license suspensions, large fines, and jail time. If you or somebody you care about has been charged with reckless driving in Virginia, contact a Virginia reckless driving attorney Jack T. Randall at Randall | Page, P.C., and schedule a free consultation today.

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Do I Need A Lawyer For A Reckless Driving Charge?

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  1. Do I Need A Lawyer For A Reckless Driving Charge?

  2. Reckless driving charges are serious, classified as misdemeanors, and can result in significant penalties. Unlike speeding tickets, Reckless Driving is treated as a criminal offense that can result in drivers’ license suspensions, large fines, and jail time.

  3. Reckless Driving by Speed If you are traveling at a speed more than 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit you may receive a ticket for Reckless Driving. ❖ If you are traveling at a speed of over 80 miles per hour regardless of the speed limit that is considered Reckless Driving Speed, which can carry more significant fine than the 20 miles per hour over violation. ❖ If you are traveling in excess of 100 miles per hour, that is also a Reckless Driving Charge for which you may very well receive jail time. ❖

  4. Other Reckless Driving Charges Passing on a Double Yellow or White Line. ❖ Passing a stopped school bus; when the yellow or red lights are flashing. ❖ Failing to give proper signals resulting in a crash is Reckless Driving ❖ Passing at a railroad grade crossing: It is Reckless Driving if you pass while on railroad tracks. ❖ Passing two vehicles abreast: If two vehicles are side by side and you pass them it is Reckless Driving. ❖ Driving with driver’s view obstructed or control impaired: Bending down to look at your phone, items hanging from your rearview, etc…. ❖

  5. Possible Defenses to Reckless Driving in Virginia There are various defense strategies that could be employed for your case. While no two reckless driving cases are alike, they could attempt to build the following defenses, depending on the circumstances of your case: ● Showing that you are not the one driving ● Arguing that the driving was careless and not reckless ● Arguing that an emergency situation warranted your driving behavior ● Arguing your behavior was negligent, not reckless ● Arguing or disproving your alleged speed

  6. Hire An Attorney If you or somebody you care about has been charged with reckless driving in Virginia, contact a Virginia reckless driving lawyer Jack T. Randall at Randall | Page, P.C., and schedule a free consultation today. Jack T. Randall

  7. Thank You..! 28319 Southampton Pkwy Courtland, VA 23837 757-517-8956 https://www.randallpagelaw.com/contact-us

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