Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

46.2-862 Reckless Driving 85/70 on I-66 in Fauquier County 6/23/2012. 5:30 PM, weather: excellent, roadway: dry, traffic: light, purpose of the trip: attending music concert.
State Trooper was real young but was pleasant. I was totally respectful during the stop.
Mitigating factors. I am 55, male, 100% clean driving and criminal record. I was driving a 2013 sports car I had recently purchased. At the time of the stop I had driven it less than 300 miles and I was not fully accustomed to the car.
I am out of state. The drive to the hearing is 2 hours. My goal is to have the ticket reduced to Improper Driving and pay the fine.
My wife is a WV paralegal so I do have the advantage of her know how but she is limited not fully understanding VA traffic law.
My question is can I do this over the phone or do I have to appear at the hearing to talk in person to the Commonwealth Attorney? Any idea of the fine for Improper Driving?

Asked on 6/26/12, 8:39 am

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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You or your lawyer should appear at the scheduled hearing to have a reasonable

chance of having the charge reduced to improper driving which is

merely a traffic infraction rather than a criminal misdemeanor offense and

which likely would carry only a minimal fine + court costs.

Answered on 6/28/12, 7:38 am

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