Oakton Reckless Driving Defense Attorney

Fairfax Traffic Violation Attorney

Driving in a manner that endangers life, limb or property will likely result with a traffic stop and a citation for reckless driving. However, in Virginia, you are unable to simply pay the fine. Rather, you must appear in court for sentencing trial.

At the law office of A. Mark Nicewicz in Oakton, northern Virginia residents, students and out-of-town guests receive experienced and skilled defense against traffic violations and criminal charges. Contact Attorney Mark Nicewicz to schedule a free confidential consultation.

Penalties for Reckless Driving in Virginia

With many commuters passing through northern Virginia on a daily basis, excessive speed is a common problem on our roadways. Reckless driving, a serious traffic violation, is constituted by a number of factors, including:

• Driving at 80 mph or moremore than 80 mph or driving more than 20 mph above the speed limit
• Causing or contributing to an accident
• Weaving in and out of traffic
• Failing to stay within a lane of traffic
• Careless and imprudent driving

Many reckless driving citations are given to drivers who simply are trying to arrive at their destinations as quickly as possible. In Virginia, it is important to note that exceeding the posted speed limit by 20 miles per hour or more constitutes reckless driving.

Reckless Driving Defense for Virginia Motorists

Reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor offense that can result in up to $2,500 in fines, a six-month driver's license suspension and up to a year in jail. Further, six points will be added to your driving record for the criminal violation. By working with a lawyer, you may be able to save your driving privileges and minimize the consequences of your citation.

Representing Out-of-State Drivers and Students

Out-of-state drivers are not subject to the same similar penalties as Virginia residents cited for driving in a dangerous manner. They will beough liable for fines and potential jail time, out-of-state drivers will not have their licenses revoked and will have their right to drive in Virginia suspended for six months. Rather, Virginia may suspend their right to drive within the state, Not only will this causing great hardship for commuters, it may impact their license in their own states as well.. Additionally, Virginia will not assign points to an out-of-state driver's record, but he or she may receive points from his or her home state.A driver's home state may assign points to the license, or choose to suspend the license and driving privileges, as examples. The law office of A. Mark Nicewicz can help protect your license and privilege to drive.

Free Confidential Consultation

At the law office of Mark Nicewicz, you will find experienced and aggressive representation to protect your rights and to fight traffic violations and driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges. Contact the firm at (703) 763-0945 to schedule a free confidential consultation with an attorney with over 25 years of legal experience.