Empower Yourself With Possible Defenses in Your Virginia Criminal Defense Case
Our qualified attorneys often write legal library articles that will give you information on Virginia criminal laws and penalties, as well as explain possible defenses and strategies for your DUI, traffic or criminal case. These articles will help explain your rights under Virginia laws and educate you on the process you may be facing.
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Reckless Driving With Faulty Brakes in Virginia If you’ve been charged with reckless driving because of your faulty brakes, then you need to know about your possible defense strategy. Learn more here. -
Reckless Driving on a Bicycle in Virginia Bicyclists can be charged with reckless driving in Virginia. Learn about some of these situations and what to do if you have a reckless driving summons. -
Defenses in a Reckless Driving Passing School Bus Case Learn what the government must prove to convict you of reckless driving and find out how you can defend yourself against this serious charge. -
Expungement of a Reckless Driving Record in Virginia You have a limited right to have a reckless driving case expunged in VA. Learn when a record may be expunged and why you should call a reckless driving lawyer. -
What to Do If Your Teenager Is Arrested for Reckless Driving Has your teen been arrested for reckless driving in Virginia? Find out how you can help your teen face this criminal charge with the help of a lawyer. -
What to Say to an Arresting Officer If you've been charged with reckless driving, it's best to remain silent and ask to contact an attorney. -
Reckless Driving and College Students Virginia takes reckless driving seriously, which means that a charge can significantly affect your future as a college student. -
Types of Evidence Used in a Reckless Driving Case Building a strong defense for your Virginia reckless driving charge requires considering many different types of evidence. -
About the National Crime Information Center Database The National Crime Information Center database creates nationwide files of arrests and convictions, including those for reckless driving. -
Reckless Driving Penalties for Teens Virginia takes reckless driving seriously, even when the offender is under age 18. Learn how cases involving teens are handled. -
Reckless Driving Defenses That Aren’t Worth Your Time Building a strong defense will give you the best odds of beating a ticket for reckless driving by speed. Learn which defenses simply won’t work. -
Traffic School Can Reduce or Drop a Reckless Driving Ticket Virginia takes reckless driving seriously, but the court may reduce or drop the charge if you attend a driver improvement clinic. -
Reduce Reckless Driving Charge With Community Service Your attorney may be able to help you use court-ordered community service to reduce the penalties associated with reckless driving. -
Virginia Code § 46.2-869. Improper driving. VA Code § 46.2-869. Improper driving, defines the penalties associated with improper driving, a charge that reckless driving can be reduced to. -
Driving without a License in Virginia In Virginia, no person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway without a valid license. A first offense driving without a license is a Class 2 misdemeanor. -
Driving on a Revoked or Suspended License | 46.2-301 In Virginia, no person whose driver’s license has been suspended, or who has been directed not to drive by the court or DMV. -
Driving Outside a Restricted License Under Virginia law, operating or driving a motor vehicle in violation of the terms of your restricted license is a Class 1 misdemeanor criminal offense. -
Hit and Run Laws in Virginia In Virginia, leaving the scene of an accident, or “hit and run”, is a serious criminal offense that involves the failure to report specified information. -
Failure to Stop for Police – “Eluding” In Virginia, if a police officer signals (either visible or audible) for you to stop your motor vehicle, it is a Class 2 misdemeanor for you to continue driving -
Driving After Being Designated as an Habitual Offender In Virginia, if you have been adjudicated an habitual offender, you may not drive a vehicle while your revocation is in effect.