In Virginia, reckless driving is a class one misdemeanor offense. In the Fairfax area, these cases can arise from various police forces, including the Fairfax County Police, Airport Police and the Virginia State Police. Combine that with the presence of many roads with speed limits of 55 mph and below, and you have the recipe for a complex reckless driving case.
A reckless driving conviction is no small matter. If you have been charged with one or more counts of reckless driving in the Fairfax area, call the Law Office of Anthony H. Nourse, PLC at 703-659-2450 for a free consultation. We have the experience and legal skill necessary to defend your rights.
What Is Reckless Driving?
Reckless driving can take many forms, but the following are among the most serious reckless driving charges:
- Driving in excess of 80 mph
- Racing
- Driving 20 mph or more above the speed limit
- Passing a stopped school bus
- Passing on the crest of a hill or at a railroad crossing
- Driving too fast for weather or road conditions
- Driving in a way that endangers life, limb or property
If convicted, you could face a license suspension of up to six months, a jail sentence of up to 12 months and a fine of up to $2,500. Six demerit points may also be added to your driving record, which can sometimes result in increased insurance rates or may cause the DMV to monitor your driving record more closely or even suspend your license.
Your Defense at Every Step of the Process
Our Fairfax reckless driving attorney, Anthony H. Nourse, has more than a decade of experience with these cases and knows what it takes to build a strong defense for clients facing charges for reckless driving.
When a law enforcement officer cites you for a reckless driving violation, he or she will issue you a summons (ticket) or, for some offenses, take you into custody. When deciding how they will handle your case, the prosecution will look at your driving record: the better your driving record, the better your chances of a good offer.
Mr. Nourse will not just "plead out" your reckless driving case. He will explore every option for protecting your record and allowing you to keep your driver's license. If a plea deal is offered by the prosecution, he will advise you regarding any reasons to accept or reject the deal.
Contact the Law Office of Anthony H. Nourse, PLC
To discuss your reckless driving or speeding ticket offense with a lawyer, contact us for a free consultation. Our Fairfax office is located across the street from the Fairfax County Courthouse. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. We also have an office in Manassas.