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Hopewell, Va Reckless Driving Lawyer and Traffic Ticket Attorney 

Hopewell Traffic Ticket and reckless driving lawyer

Hopewell Traffic Attorney and Hopewell VA Reckless Driving Lawyer

A Hopewell traffic attorney can often help get your reckless driving ticket or speed ticket reduced. Virginia reckless driving by speed in Hopewell, VA is a serious traffic violation. It is a class 1 criminal misdemeanor. As a Hopewell, VA reckless driving lawyer I started my law practice in the City of Hopewell back in 2010. I have literally handled THOUSANDS of reckless driving cases since opening our practice. 

The Hopewell Sheriff back in 2010 nicknamed route 295 the "million dollar mile." They did this because they wrote so many reckless driving and traffic tickets in Hopewell that it was lucrative for the City of Hopewell. AAA and many other organizations pushed back against the Hopewell speed trap. 

Now, law enforcement on 295 has been cut back. However, police officers still write a lot of reckless driving charges in Hopewell. If you have a Hopewell, VA reckless driving ticket then you need to consult with an experienced Virginia traffic lawyer for help. 

Convictions for Reckless Driving and Traffic Tickets in Hopewell, VA

What does a Hopewell, VA reckless driving conviction mean? Well, for starters it means you are guilty of a class 1 criminal misdemeanor. Virginia reckless driving carries the potential for: 
  • 6 month license suspension
  • jail time (reserved for higher speeds)
  • 6 DMV demerit points
  • permanent criminal record
  • security clearance issues for Ft. Lee or military 
  • employment issues
  • insurance premium increases
If it is possible, you will want to get your reckless driving ticket in Hopewell reduced at all costs. It is not the fine or court costs that are really costly. It is the fact that having a permanent criminal record carries unforeseen consequences that never go away. For instance, I took a phone call last week from someone who could not rent a car because of a reckless driving conviction. I have also had people call when their HOME state suspended their driver's license even  though Virginia did not. Many states have an automatic license suspension for any reckless driving conviction. Before you prepay a reckless driving charge in Hopewell, know what you are getting yourself into.


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What to Expect From My Representation
Getting your reckless driving ticket reduced.
Typically if you are ticketed going under 90 mph, there is a very good chance that I can get your charge reduced out of reckless driving. The main factor in most cases is the driving record. Judges usually only look at the last 5 years of your driving record. Having only 2 or 3 convictions in the last few years is often not problematic.


In the majority of my cases, I can get reckless driving tickets amended to an infraction such as a speeding ticket or a lesser charge such as “improper driving.” If a charge is reduced to an infraction, it gets rid of the “reckless” aspect as well as the misdemeanor. Additionally, it reduced the amount of points that will show up on your driving record.


Speeding tickets:
I have been very successful at getting my clients' speeding tickets reduced to a non-moving violation such as “defective equipment” which carries no points in Virginia. Most out of state drivers will not have a defective equipment charge appear on their driving record. Defective equipment is the equivalent to a broken tail light.

Fines and Court Costs
Reckless Driving
Technically, the fine for reckless driving can range anywhere from $0 to $2500. However, a fine that high is extremely rare. The highest a judge will go is usually around $1000 and even that is rare. A fine that high is given in the event of a speed exceeding 100 mph.


The typical fine the judge will assess on the day of court is around the $100 to $300 range depending on the speed and the driving record. This fine is always coupled with court costs of $61-$96. Judges adjust the fine according to the facts of the case such as speed.


Speeding Tickets
The fine for speeding tickets are often in the $50 to $250 range. This is also coupled with the above mentioned court costs.


Hiring an Attorney
If you received a Reckless Driving or Speeding Ticket in Hopewell, Virginia, it is crucial to speak to a lawyer as soon as possible about your case. When choosing an attorney, be sure to hire someone who is familiar with the court you are summoned to. An ideal attorney must also be familiar and experienced with reckless driving charges.



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