Reckless Driving in Virginia

Reckless driving is an offense that is taken seriously in the state of Virginia. It’s so serious that once you are convicted of reckless driving in Virginia, it’s in your best interest to call a lawyer right away. Many people still assume that getting a reckless driving charge is just like getting a simple speeding or parking ticket. Nothing could be more wrong. The penalties you will face once convicted can cause you to spend up to one year in jail.

Harsh punishment

You may be thinking that this penalty is unfair – and on first look, it seems that way. However, these seemingly harsh punishments are completely justified. Vehicular accidents and traffic mishaps are becoming more and more common. In these tragedies, it’s not rare for families to lose their loved ones. Naturally, the system is doing everything it can to avoid such tragedies.

The problem with this iron-hand chastisement is that it rarely makes a distinction between the really inconsiderate drivers and those who were pulled over by mistake.

Do you need a lawyer?

Once you are charged with reckless driving in Virginia, it will be in your best interest to contact a lawyer right away. Some people make the mistake of evaluating their case first by themselves, trying to assess if they really need the assistance of a lawyer. By the time they call a lawyer, it might be too late – they may have said too much to the police, or may have already done things to compromise their case.
As early as possible, you must contact a defense attorney—this will give him more time to evaluate your situation and determine what the best course of action to take is. Your lawyer will probably review your case and the circumstances in which you were arrested. Often, the attorney can reduce the charges against you without you having to step inside the courtroom at all.

Expertise and experience

If you are being charged with reckless driving in Virginia, you can find the legal help you need here in the Virginia Law Offices of  Michael A. Pignone. Here, you can gain access to some of the best attorneys that are used to handling cases such as yours. It’s of utmost importance that the lawyer you hire is one who is familiar with reckless driving cases. Your family lawyer may be a trusted attorney but he will most likely lack the knowledge and experience when it comes to traffic laws in Virginia.

Your freedom and stability are at stake here—do not take any chances.

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Virginia Law Offices of
Michael A. Pignone

9119 Church Street
Manassas VA, 20110
Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyer
Phone: (703) 330-3200
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Email: mike@vaDUILawyers.com