McLean, VA Traffic Crimes Attorney

Client-Focused Criminal Defense Attorney Addressing Traffic Violations in McLean, Virginia

Traffic crimes can range from minor infractions that carry only a fine and points on your license to serious criminal charges like DUI manslaughter that can lead to many years in prison. Infractions such as speeding or failing to stop completely at a stop sign are not crimes in the traditional sense. However, your driver's license can be suspended if you get too many infractions, and your insurance rates may go up.

Traffic-related misdemeanors, like a first-time DUI or reckless driving charge, are more serious. Some of them carry up to a year in jail and other harsh consequences. Felony traffic crimes almost always involve a risk of harm or actual harm to others. You are most likely to be charged with a felony if you have prior offenses of the same type, if you caused injury to another person, or if you fled after an accident. A felony conviction may lead to a prison sentence of one year or more.

The team at Noorishad Law, P.C. takes all traffic crime cases seriously. McLean, VA traffic violations attorney Kaveh Noorishad understands how much of an impact even a relatively minor traffic case can have on your life. Driving is an essential part of many people's lives, and by raising an aggressive defense, you can take steps to avoid penalties that could affect your ability to work or take care of daily tasks.

DUI Defense Lawyer

DUI is much more stigmatized than most other traffic offenses. Virginia is notoriously harsh in its treatment of drunk drivers, especially those who are convicted of multiple DUIs. You could face up to a year in jail for a first or second offense. A third or subsequent DUI is a felony, and a conviction could carry a long prison sentence. You may also be charged with felony DUI for a first offense if another person was injured or killed.

With our help, you can take steps to defend against DUI charges while protecting your driver's license against a suspension or revocation. Our attorney understands the strategies that may be used to beat a DUI charge, and he will provide you with strong representation to challenge the charges you are facing and resolve your case without a conviction.

Failure to Report an Accident

After an accident that causes property damage or personal injury, a driver is required to stop to provide their information and render aid to injured parties. You can be charged with hit and run for fleeing without reporting the accident. You may be charged with a misdemeanor if only minor damage to property was involved, but felony charges may apply if the value of the property damage exceeds $1,000. If another person was injured, and you did not render aid, you are more likely to be charged with a felony. Our lawyer can provide the defense you need when addressing hit and run accusations, and we will work to minimize the penalties that you may face.

Understanding Reckless Driving Charges

Reckless driving involves driving in a way that significantly endangers the people or property around you. This can include passing in unsafe circumstances, excessive speeding, racing, or aggressively weaving in and out of traffic. Unlike a traffic ticket, reckless driving is a misdemeanor that carries potential jail time. You may have a defense if you were reacting to extenuating circumstances, such as a passenger's medical emergency. Our attorney will advocate for you, taking steps to demonstrate that your actions were not reckless and working to prevent a criminal conviction.

Speeding and Traffic Infractions

If you are pulled over for exceeding the speed limit, you do not have to plead guilty and pay a traffic ticket. Many people who contest traffic tickets have fairly good chances of having their tickets reduced or dismissed. People are often accused of speeding in unfair circumstances. The speed detection equipment used by police is not always accurate, and the applicable speed limit is not always clear to motorists or the court. Our lawyer may raise this defense or use other strategies to help you prevent the consequences that may come with traffic violations.

Contact Our McLean, VA Traffic Offenses Attorney

Noorishad Law, P.C. can help with all types of traffic crimes, from infractions to felonies. Dedicated McLean traffic crimes lawyer Kaveh Noorishad will fight to help you achieve the results you need. Contact us at 703-542-4500 for a complimentary consultation.