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Navy Base, eh? Well - you definitely NEED a lawyer, pronto. Why? Your security clearance is in jeopardy if you are convicted of RECKLESS DRIVING under the Code of Virginia. It's a CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR with jail time, fines and suspension possible. And you do get a CRIMINAL RECORD which could...
Since RECKLESS DRVING is considered a CRIMINAL OFFENCE (CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR) in Virginia, you'd probably want to show up and give some form of defense. Bring a lawyer too, if you can, as a conviction means you'll have a CRIMINAL RECORD.
Good luck.
It's amazing how many people fail to realize the gravity of the situation with this RECKLESS DRIVING charge.
It's a CRIMINAL OFFENSE - a CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR (same class as DWI/DUI). You get convicted, you got a CRIMINAL RECORD now.
Hire a competent attorney now. In Northern Virginia, you'll...
Reckless Driving in VA s a CRIMINAL OFFENSE - CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR. That kid could very well have had a CRIMINAL RECORD for the rest of his life upon conviction by the sounds of it.
To treat 46/25 the same as a DUI/DWI is the law in Virginia - your tax dollars at work.
Do you trust the officer? If so, then you might go it alone in court. However, you are playing with fire here.
This is a CRIMINAL CHARGE not a traffic offence. RECKLESS DRIVING is a Class 1 Misdemeanor offence in Virginia - that means a CRIMINAL RECORD upon conviction.
Get a lawyer to deal...
An attorney will definitely help.
The "scar" you should be worried about is a CRIMINAL RECORD. Yes, that's what this is - a CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR charge (same class as DUI/DWI/drunk driving).
78/55 means you have 3-4 mph to play with - so get a speedometer calibration ASAP before your court...
The officer is correct. You are lucky he did not ARREST you on the spot. 85/50 on that stretch of road is RECKLESS DRIVING, no doubt. And in VA, R/D is considered a CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR - meaning, you'll have a CRIMINAL RECORD for the rest of your life (as it doesn't "go away" like speeding...
95/65 - you are lucky they didn't arrest you on the spot. Reckless Driving is a CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR offense in Virginia (same category as DUI/DWI/drunk driving).
Get a lawyer. Unless you already HAVE a CRIMINAL RECORD, you'd probably want to have this taken care of, since a CONVICTION will...
What does the ticket SAY?
80/55 SP - Speeding
or
80/55 R/D - Reckless Driving
The Code of Virginia section should also be on the ticket as well.
Since it's Fairfax, it most probably will be a R/D charge.
See a lawyer - Reckless Driving ISN'T speeding - it's a CRIMINAL CHARGE, in the same...
Get a lawyer.
Reckless Driving is a CRIMINAL OFFENCE in Virginia - CLASS 1 Misdemeanor.
Your eyewitness is probably less credible than the sworn officer would be in a court of law. You need to calibrate your speedometer and see how much it is off. 87/60 doesn't give the court much room to...
Among other things. Like your future CAREER. This charge is a CRIMINAL CHARGE, not a mere "Traffic Infraction". You'll face more than the insurance issues, and driving sanctions.
Like a CRIMINAL RECORD. Not a big deal if you already have one. If not, you'd want to keep it clean. Security...
I agree. Get a lawyer ASAP. Also, get your vehicle CALIBRATED too. Assuming your ticket was 80/65 Reckless, even one or two mph can make all the difference when your attorney pleads your case. Good luck.
P.S. Reckless Driving is treated as a CRIMINAL CHARGE in Virginia - CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR, so...
I wish you had bothered to get a lawyer and pay THEM instead of the state.
Reckless Driving is a CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR offense - yes, it is a CRIMINAL offense, and will stick with you for the rest of your life as a CRIMINAL CONVICTION.
I'm posting this for the benefit of those of you reading who...
Get a lawyer NOW, and appeal. Your ability to drive is the LEAST of your problems NOW. Why?
In the state of confusion, known as the Commonwealth of Virginia, Reckless Driving is treated as a CRIMINAL charge, same as DUI/DWI - a CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR offense.
Don't know why - but the powers that...
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