Reckless Driving

Loudoun County Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys

Reckless driving is a traffic violation that involves operating a motor vehicle in a reckless manner, without concern for the safety of others. Most often, Virginia reckless driving charges stem from excessive speeding or racing. Unlike other lesser traffic violations, this is a criminal offense that may be punishable by imprisonment and other serious penalties. Reckless driving is typically classified as a misdemeanor offense in Virginia but may be escalated to a felony if the alleged offender causes an auto accident that results in injury or death to another person or persons.

If you or someone you know has been arrested for reckless driving in Loudoun County, it is important that you take immediate advantage of your right to remain silent and your right to legal counsel. Working with a lawyer as soon as possible is one of the most important steps you can take. A professional with legal experience and the resources to investigate the matter can step in and work to protect your legal rights and interests - even in the face of physical evidence and a police officer's testimony that you were driving recklessly. The legal system is built to offer defendants the right to a fair trial, and with the proper protection of your Constitutional rights, you will have the opportunity to seek an acquittal or dropped reckless driving charges altogether. 

A Loudoun County reckless driving attorney at Brisendine, Overand, Buster & Bernstein can offer you a free initial consultation to discuss your charges and what you can do at this point to positively affect your case. We are highly experienced in defending clients facing all types of traffic violations, including those involving reckless driving and racing. We can get to work right away in mitigating any potential charges or penalties you may face, as well as helping you avoid a conviction altogether.

Consequences of Reckless Driving Charges in Virginia

In Virginia, a driver convicted of misdemeanor reckless driving may face up to 12 months in jail and/or up to $2,500 in fines. Not only that, a driver will face having 6 points assessed on his or her driving record. If a driver accumulates enough points within a given time period, he or she will face license suspension by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. As with any case, however, the specific penalties a driver may face will vary depending on his or her unique case as well as the jurisdiction and any past criminal record.

Contact a Loudoun County Reckless Driving Lawyer

Though you have been arrested for reckless driving, this does not mean that you are definitely guilty or that you should be convicted. A Loudoun County reckless driving lawyer can protect your Constitutional rights through every step of the legal process associated with challenging your charges, helping you keep your criminal and driving records clean.

Accused of reckless driving in Loudoun County, Virginia? Contact a reckless driving defense attorney at our firm today.