RECKLESS DRIVING DEFENSE: PENALTIES

Have You Received a Summons for Reckless Driving? I Can Help

A Reckless Driving conviction can have serious consequences to include a significant fine, license suspension and even jail.  As the officer explained when issuing the summons, a charge of reckless driving can require a mandatory court appearance.  In other words, for most reckless driving charges, prepaying the “ticket” is not an option. You must go to court.

How Serious is Reckless Driving?

Virginia Code §46.2-868 identifies the penalties for a reckless driving conviction. As a class 1 misdemeanor, reckless driving carries the same penalties as criminal offenses like DUI, Assault & Battery, and Petit Larceny.  Penalties for a class 1 misdemeanor can include:

Can a Reckless Driving Conviction Affect My Driving Record?

A reckless driving conviction can result in significant additional points to your driving record.  In Virginia, reckless driving is a six demerit point violation.  The accumulation of demerit points can result in the DMV taking action to suspend your driving privilege. In addition, reckless driving remains on your Virginia driving record for 11 years and can affect your insurance premiums.

Contact Me Today

I have extensive experience in aggressively representing clients throughout Virginia who are charged with reckless driving.  Whether you are an out-of-state driver charged with reckless driving in Virginia or a Virginia resident, don’t wait until you are in court to realize you should have contacted a lawyer.  I offer a free initial consultation, very reasonable fees and I accept major credit cards.

IMPORTANT:  If you have already been to court and received a conviction, there is a very limited amount of time which you have to note an appeal. Contact me immediately to find out your appeal rights.