Prince William County Reckless Driving Attorneys

Defense Lawyers for Reckless Driving Charges

Virginia law defines reckless driving as driving a vehicle recklessly, at a speed or in a way as to endanger life, limb or property. This charge is often associated with excessive speeding, racing or drag racing. Under Virginia law it is “per se” reckless driving if the driver’s speed is 20 miles per hour or more over the speed limit, or more than 80 miles per hour, regardless of the speed limit. Reckless driving is a serious criminal offense and is not simply a traffic ticket that a driver can pay and then hopefully forget about. If convicted of reckless driving, a driver may face jail time, stiff fines and the loss of his or her driver’s license for up to 6 months.

One of the most important steps to take after a reckless driving arrest or citation is to consult an attorney. A Prince William County defense attorney experienced with reckless driving cases will be able to step in and work to protect a driver’s Constitutional rights and interests from the very beginning, fighting to avoid a conviction and therefore incarceration and a criminal record. With proper legal counsel, even a seemingly hopeless cases may be properly defended and an acquittal or dropped charges successfully secured.

A defense lawyer at Brisendine, Overand, Buster & Bernstein can help if you have been cited for reckless driving. There is no obligation when you contact a lawyer at our firm for a free case evaluation, and this initial consultation means that a driver will be able to ask any questions he or she has and get the advice of a highly experienced legal professional. This advice may prove invaluable, as a driver can then make an informed decision about his or her case as well as hiring legal counsel.

Reckless Driving Penalties in Prince William County, Virginia

Reckless driving is a Class 1 Misdemeanor and may result in maximum penalties of 12 months in jail and fines of up to $2,500. If a person commits reckless driving, was operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license (due to suspension or revocation for a moving violation), and causes the death of another, this is a Class 6 Felony that may be punishable by up to 5 years in a state correctional facility.

In addition to criminal penalties, a driver convicted of reckless driving in Prince William County, Virginia may have his or her driving privileges suspended for 6 months. Specific penalties that the court will enforce, however, will depend upon the particular circumstances of the case.

Virginia Reckless Driving Defense Attorney

Having a reckless driving defense attorney at your side to protect your rights during criminal proceedings may help ensure that you do not face maximum penalties. Of course, an attorney’s primary goal will be to have the reckless driving charges dismissed. At Brisendine, Overand, Buster & Bernstein, our attorneys will review your case and give you the personalized attention that you need in order to build an aggressive defense strategy for your particular case, no matter the particular situation or whether you think you have no chance of avoiding a conviction. You may be surprised to find that the government’s case and evidence against you has weaknesses that only a competent attorney can expose.

Contact a Prince William County reckless driving lawyer today!