Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia
I'm 17 years old, and I received a reckless driving ticket for speeding in VA. I was going 82 in a 55, this is my first ticket, my driving record is clean, I have no criminal record in or out of school, I'm supposed to move into my dorm a few days after the case, and I've taken a driving class and received 5 safe driving points. I'm just wondering if anyone has a guess on what they think is likely to happen, and if they think jail time is likely. Thank you. I was also wondering if you think an attorney is a necessity, or if I can go by myself.
Asked on 8/22/11, 4:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Yes, get a lawyer if at all possible to represent you since
reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor and therefore
jailable offense in the Commonwealth.
Answered on 8/22/11, 8:10 pm
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