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Being charged
with Reckless Driving, whether in Leesburg, Fairfax, Manassas or any other
Virginia jurisdiction can have serious consequences in a client’s personal
and professional lives. That is why it is imperative to hire a lawyer who
knows the law and has the experience to successfully defend these cases.
WHAT IS RECKLESS
DRIVING?
Whether you are in
Leesburg, Fairfax, Manassas or any other jurisdiction in Virginia,
Reckless Driving can take many forms. Below are the most common types
of Reckless Driving that are charged in Virginia.
Virginia
Code Section 46.2-852(Reckless Driving; General Rule)
Known in Virginia Courts as “Reckless Driving
Generally" Virginia Code Section 46.2-852 defines reckless
driving as:
“Irrespective of the maximum
speeds permitted by law, any person who drives a vehicle on any highway
recklessly or at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger the life,
limb, or property of any person shall be guilty of reckless driving.”
46.2-852
is the broadest of the
Virginia Reckless Driving Statutes and it is commonly charged in
Leesburg and the surrounding jurisdictions
Virginia
Code Section 46.2-852 (Reckless Driving by Speed)
Commonly referred to as “Reckless by
Speed” 46.2-852
states:
"A person shall be guilty of
reckless driving who drives a motor vehicle on the highways in the
Commonwealth (i) at a speed of twenty miles per hour or more in excess
of the applicable maximum speed limit or (ii) in excess of eighty miles
per hour regardless of the applicable maximum speed limit.”
Whether on a small street in Leesburg or on Interstate
95, many people throughout Virginia are shocked to
learn that simply driving twenty miles an hour above
the speed limit or in excess of 80 miles per hour is
Reckless Driving and is a criminal offense.
Virginia
Code Section 46.2-860 (Failure to Give Proper Signals)
“A person shall be guilty of
reckless driving who fails to give adequate and timely signals of
intention to turn, partly turn, slow down, or stop”
In addition to these three
forms of Reckless Driving, there are numerous other driving behaviors
that are classified in Virginia as Reckless Driving, including but not
limited to:
Virginia Code
Section 46.2-853 (Driving vehicle not under control; faulty brakes)
Virginia Code Section 46.2-854 (Passing on or at the
crest of a grade or curve)
Virginia Code Section 46.2-855 (Driving with driver’s
view obstructed or control impaired)
Virginia Code Section 46.2-856 (Passing two vehicles
abreast)
Virginia Code Section 46.2-859 (Passing a stopped
school bus)
RECKLESS DRIVING
IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE
As a class 1 misdemeanor,
Reckless Driving is a criminal offense, and a conviction for Reckless
Driving can have a devastating impact on people’s lives. Upon
conviction for Reckless Driving, a client can be sentenced to as much
as a $2,500.00 fine and up to 12 months in jail as well the suspension
of their driver’s license.
In addition, a conviction
for Reckless Driving can have a negative impact on a client’s security
clearance, employment and auto insurance rates.
WHAT CAN LEESBURG
LAWYER THOMAS ROCK DO TO DEFEND MY CASE?
From the moment clients
first meet with Mr. Rock, he begins planning his defense strategy. He
starts each relationship with his clients by determining what their
needs are as individuals and then he works with them to tailor a
defense strategy to best address those needs.
Having represented
hundreds of clients in Leesburg and the surrounding jurisdictions, Mr.
Rock possesses a vast array of tools from which he can challenge the
allegations against his clients. He works meticulously to craft the
best defense possible based on the facts and the law of each case.
If you are
charged with Reckless Driving in Leesburg or any other jurisdiction in
Virginia, Mr. Rock will work to provide you with the defense you
deserve. Call him today at (703) 777-1141 to set up a free
consultation.
Attorney Thomas Rock represents clients in
jurisdictions across Northern Virginia including: Loudoun County,
Leesburg, Fairfax, Herndon, Prince William County, Clarke County,
Arlington County, City of Alexandria and the City of Falls Church
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