Virginia Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys
At Hancock Law Practice, we are skilled in handling cases of alleged careless and reckless driving. With many years of legal experience, we effectively defend clients' rights in reckless driving cases.
Reckless driving under the general provision in Virginia is defined as:
"Irrespective of the maximum speeds permitted by law, any person who drives a vehicle on any highway recklessly or at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person shall be guilty of reckless driving."
Our firm has experience with each type of reckless driving case and is skilled in examining the evidence for flaws:
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Reckless driving by speed: We examine evidence to identify any flaws in the police officer's method of determining speed-by radar, lidar, or by pace. We understand what is involved in making sure that the different speed determination devices are properly calibrated and meet Virginia code requirements.
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Reckless driving by passing a stopped school bus: We can challenge this charge by investigating whether the officer followed specific legal requirements and by gathering available witness testimony. We also may negotiate with the prosecutor to amend the charge to a lesser charge.
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Reckless driving in parking lots: Our skill in these cases involves challenging the definition of a parking lot and whether a person was really "endangered" according to the reckless driving law.
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Reckless driving in racing: If the driver does not admit to racing, we challenge the witness observations that suggest a race. This charge is especially serious because it involves a mandatory six-month license suspension and the chance of losing your car.
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Reckless driving in DUI: In defending clients against DUI charges, we carefully examine the officer's reason for the stop; the basis for arrest; the use of field sobriety tests; and the validity of the results of breath tests and blood tests.
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Virginia civil penalties: Virginia has the ability to impose additional fines for certain traffic offenses against drivers who are Virginia residents. These civil penalties are levied against "abusive drivers" and can occur in addition to criminal and other civil penalties.
Any type of reckless driving is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Convictions can result in fines, license suspension, jail time, and additional points on your DMV driving record. You also risk losing security clearance needed for government or military employment.
Contact Our Virginia Reckless Driving Defense Law Firm
To talk with a lawyer about a reckless driving charge, contact Hancock Law Practice for a free consultation. Contact us on our general office line, (703) 836-3512, or through the intake form on the Contact Us page.
We are located next to the Arlington County Courthouse and are Metro accessible
Hancock Law Practice
2009 North 14th Street, Suite 708
Arlington, VA 22201
General Office: (703) 836-3512
Spanish language services available
The law office of Hancock Law Practice focuses on criminal defense and serious traffic offenses in Northern Virginia, including Alexandria, Arlington, Dumfries, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Herndon, Leesburg, Lexington, Manassas, Springfield, Vienna, and Woodbridge; Alexandria County, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and Prince William County; and the Federal Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
