Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

Yes, since reckless driving is classified as a criminal misdemeanor in the

Code of the Commonwealth, you should be represented in this matter

by an attorney (if at all possible). And, yes, having completed an approved

driver's education course could possibly favor the ultimate disposition of your case.

Even if you were charged with 81 in a 70 (that's reckless driving believe it or not), you would want to hire a lawyer because of the reasons provided by Mr. Hendrickson: it is a criminal offense.

In your situation, 100+ mph (regardless of the speed limit) will probably result in jail if convicted. Even if it does not result in active jail, a realistic fine in such a case might be over $1,000, in addition to loss of driving privileges.

You need a lawyer who knows how to challenge the technical flaws and operator-error induced inaccuracies of the device used to track your speed. It was probably a radar, laser radar, or moving-mode radar (radar in a cruiser).

A driving safety improvement course prior to court is only one of about 4 or 5 things I would personally suggest prior to court...but I'm known for making my clients go overboard.

Best of luck,

Brenton D. Vincenzes

Principal Attorney, Vincenzes Law, PLLC

11325 Random Hills Rd. #360

Fairfax, VA 22030

http://www.VincenzesLaw.com