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While many cases where people are pulled over by police will lead to traffic tickets, there are some situations where more serious charges may apply. When a person is charged with reckless driving, their case will not be treated the same as a simple traffic infraction. Unlike an ordinary speeding ticket or other minor moving violation, reckless driving is a criminal offense that can result in penalties that could include jail time, substantial fines, and a criminal record.
A conviction for reckless driving can affect much more than a persons driving privileges. Criminal convictions can create complications that could affect a person's employment, professional license, security clearance, and more. A conviction may show up in background checks, and it could prevent a person from working in certain careers. Because of the long-term consequences that can affect a person, it is important to take reckless driving charges seriously.
Noorishad Law, P.C. can provide the defense you need against reckless driving charges. Our lawyer can review what happened during a traffic stop or arrest, evaluate the evidence against a person, determine whether police officers followed the right procedures, and take steps to resolve a case successfully. He will work to pursue reduced charges or the dismissal of a case whenever possible, helping a person resolve their case while minimizing the ways their life may be affected.
In Virginia, most traffic violations are classified as infractions, and they will generally result in fines and points on a person's driving record. Reckless driving, however, is usually prosecuted as a Class 1 misdemeanor. The penalties of a conviction for reckless driving may include a sentence of up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine that may be as high as $2,500.
In some cases, reckless driving charges may involve even more severe consequences based on aggravating factors. A person who allegedly caused an accident resulting in severe or fatal injuries may face harsher penalties. If a person's driver's license had been suspended or revoked, and they are charged with reckless driving and causing an accident in which a woman was killed, they may face felony charges.
Virginia law identifies many different types of conduct that may be considered to be reckless driving. These include:
A traffic violation may result in a reckless driving charge based on the speed at which a person was driving. Reckless driving charges may apply if a person allegedly exceeded the speed limit by at least 20 miles per hour, if they drove faster than 85 miles per hour at any time, or if they drove at an unsafe speed in a way that put other people at risk.
Reckless driving may involve operating a vehicle in a way that puts other people in danger of being injured. Examples may include weaving aggressively through traffic, tailgating behind other vehicles, running red lights, passing illegally on curves or hills, or racing other vehicles.
Vehicle owners are required to ensure that all parts of a car are functioning correctly. This can help ensure that vehicles can be operated safely. Virginia law specifies that driving a car with brakes that are not functioning correctly may serve as the basis for reckless driving charges.
When school buses stop to load or unload children, they will display flashing red lights and other signals. At these times, other vehicles are prohibited from passing school buses, including vehicles traveling in both directions on a road. A driver who ignores a school bus's warning lights and passes it illegally may be charged with reckless driving because of the danger of injuries to children.
Yes. Reckless driving is charged as a Class 1 misdemeanor in most cases.
Yes. If you are convicted of a Class 1 misdemeanor, you could be sentenced to up to 12 months in jail. A court may determine that a jail sentence is appropriate if your actions allegedly put other people at risk of being seriously injured.
Yes. Because reckless driving is a misdemeanor offense, a conviction will create a permanent criminal record. The points for a reckless driving offense will stay on your driving record for 11 years in most cases.
Improper driving is a traffic offense that is less serious than reckless driving. While reckless driving is a misdemeanor, improper driving is a traffic infraction. Improper driving charges may be based on claims that a person drove unsafely without engaging in behavior that is considered reckless. In some cases, reckless driving charges may be reduced to charges of improper driving.
Because reckless driving is a criminal charge, and the penalties of a conviction can be serious, legal representation may be necessary to defend against these charges. Our attorney can determine the best options for defense and help you avoid a criminal conviction while reducing your potential penalties.
When a person has been arrested for reckless driving, our lawyer can review the circumstances surrounding a traffic stop or car accident to determine what steps may be taken to defend against a conviction. Some potential defense strategies may include:
When a reckless driving charge involves speeding, the measurements taken by radar devices or other equipment may serve as evidence in the case. However, these devices are not always accurate. Our attorney can look at whether a device was properly calibrated, whether an officer had received the training needed to use the device correctly, whether equipment may have malfunctioned, or whether weather or other conditions may have affected speed measurements.
If a person has been accused of aggressive driving, the charges may be based on the details provided by a police officer in a report or observations of the person's behavior. Our lawyer may challenge an officer's claims, call their memories into question, and show that a person's behavior was not truly reckless.
There are some cases where people may need to speed or take other actions for legitimate purposes. For example, a medical emergency or another safety concern may require a person to drive to a hospital as quickly as possible, and they may violate the speed limit, disobey traffic signals or commit other violations when doing so. Our attorney can take steps to show that a person's actions were necessary and that they did not intentionally act in ways that endangered others.
In some cases, our lawyer may negotiate with prosecutors to reduce reckless driving charges to less serious offenses. A charge of improper driving is a traffic infraction rather than a criminal offense, and this charge may be appropriate if a person's actions were not truly reckless. Reductions to other traffic violations may also be possible, such as a charge of speeding less than 20 miles per hour over the speed limit.
A reckless driving arrest is not a minor traffic matter. Because these cases involve criminal charges and penalties that could affect your future, it is important to speak to an attorney and determine your options for defense. At Noorishad Law, P.C., we can help you take steps to resolve your case successfully. To set up your free consultation, contact our Centreville reckless driving charges lawyer by calling 703-542-4500.
People in Centreville who face criminal charges will usually have their cases heard at the Fairfax County Circuit Court, located at:
We represent clients in Centreville from our office in McLean, located at:
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