Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

I live in Virginia....... I was given a reckless driving ticket for an accident I still dont feel is my fault. When I got to court, the judge aksed was I guilty or ot and I said not guilty. Then she said the officer is going to drop this charge down to improper driving and I still said not guilty but of course was found guilty. The question I have is, is the judge allowed to do that, can she lessen my charge without my consent?


Asked on 11/16/09, 1:23 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Yes. of course; (after all she's a judge). Improper driving is a far better disposition than reckless driving since it is merely a traffic infraction rather than a crime such as reckless driving(class 1 misdemeanor).

Consider yourself fortunate.

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Answered on 11/21/09, 2:35 pm
sheryl shane sheryl shane, attorney at law

If you do not like the outcome, you can appeal. Do it quickly before you lose your right!

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Answered on 11/21/09, 3:25 pm


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