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Virginia DUI and DWI
- The Wilson Law Firm Publishes 2nd Edition of DUI Arrest Survival Guide
- Fairfax County has most DUI Deaths in Virginia
Virginia Reckless Driving and Serious Traffic Offenses
- Virginia Driver Charged with Reckless Driving Following Accident with Ambulance
- Crash on I-95, Three Injured, Local Man Arrested
Virginia Criminal Defense
- An Experienced Manassas Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Mean All the Difference in the World to You
- How Can You Benefit From Hiring a Local, Experienced Northern Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney?
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Virginia DUI and DWI
Virginia Reckless Driving and Serious Traffic Offenses
- Driving Over 80 mph in Virginia is a Misdemeanor Criminal Offense
- Manassas Lawyer Gets Reckless Driving - Accident Charge Reduced
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Virginia Reckless Driving and Serious Traffic Offenses
- Can I expunge my Reckless Driving conviction?
- Does the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) assess demerit points for accidents?
- If my Virginia license is suspended, can I drive in other states?
- If I am licensed in Virginia and my privilege to drive is suspended in another state, can I continue to drive in Virginia?
- If am licensed in another state and my privilege to drive in Virginia is suspended, can I continue to drive in the state in which I am licensed?
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- Man Leaped into Oncoming Traffic After Accident; Charged with Reckless DrivingPosted on 5/8/2012
- Virginia Man Arrested After Police & K-9 ChasePosted on 5/3/2012
- Two Men Killed in I-81 AccidentPosted on 4/30/2012
What are the possible punishments for Reckless Driving in Virginia?
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Section 46.2-868 of the Virginia Motor Vehicle Code classifies Reckless Driving in Virginia as a class 1 misdemeanor criminal offense. Sectioin 18.2-11 of the Virginia Code sets out the possible punishments: incarceration for up to one year and the imposition of a fine of up to $2,500.00.
In addition to the possibility of being sentenced to pay a fine and serve time in jail, one convicted of Reckless Driving in Virginia may also suffer a suspension of the license / privilege to drive in Virginia. Although the maximum period of suspension for most Reckless Driving offenses in Virginia is six months (see 46.2-392 & 46.2-393), if one is convicted of Racing in Virginia, the minimum period of license suspension is six months and the maximum is two years.
If you have been accused of a Virginia Reckless Driving offense, Manassas, Virginia Reckless Driving Lawyer, T. Kevin Wilson and The Wilson Law Firm can help you.
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Library:
Virginia DUI and DWI
- BELOW .08? DON’T TEMPT FATE!!! Virginia’s Dirty Little Secret
- Prescription Drugs and Your DUI Case
- § 18.2-266.1. Persons under age 21 driving after illegally consuming alcohol.
- Drinking While Driving -“Open Container”
- Underage Purchase, Possession or Consumption of Alcohol
Virginia Reckless Driving and Serious Traffic Offenses
- § 46.2-869. Improper driving.
- Driving without a License
- Driving on a Revoked or Suspended License
- Driving Outside a Restricted License
- Leaving the Scene of An Accident - “Hit and Run”
Virginia Criminal Defense
- If You Throw a Butt, Your Butt May Be Thrown in Jail
- What are the differences in infractions, misdemeanors and felonies?
- 4 Critical Things a Manassas Criminal Defense Lawyer Provides
- Arrested in Virginia? A Manassas, VA Criminal Defense Attorney May Improve Your Situation
- Drug Defenses a Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyer Wants You to Know About
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