Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia
I have a court date tomorrow for driving 85 in a 55 mph zone in norfolk va. This is a reckless driving ticket. Should I plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest?
Asked on 2/12/13, 10:08 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Reckless driving in the Commonwealth is a criminal misdemeanor
offense (as opposed to a mere traffic infraction) and therefore one should
never plead guilty (or no contest) to it.
Your plea, consequently, should be not guilty with a request for
a continuance to give you time to hire an attorney to represent you
in this matter.
Answered on 2/13/13, 7:24 am
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