Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

I am a person from the foreign Nation visting US on a business visa.

In the state of Virgina (Route 29) I got a ticket of Reckless driving (46.2-862) according to the officer I was going on 90 where as max speed was allowed of 60. My trial date is Sept 1 and I have to present myself in the District court of Pittsilvania.

I have clean driving history in USA and in my country, this is my fourth trip to US in last three years.

Q1) What is the best approach to handle this situation? and to reduce the charge and the fine.

Q1) I heared of "Prayer for Judgment Continued", Can I go for this in the state of Virginia?


Asked on 8/20/09, 11:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Prayers for Judgment are not recognized in Virginia judical procedure.

Your best approach to resolve this matter would be to hire local Pittsylvania counsel to represent you in the traffic court of that jurisdiction. If such is not possible at this late date, you could agree to plead guilty before trial to a reduced speeding charge of 79mph in a 60mph zone.

If the prosecutor assigned to your case refuses to agree to such a reduction, you should then request a continuance in the case so that you can hire an attorney to represent you and who will take it to trial, if necessary.

Under no circumstances should you agree to plead guilty to the charge of reckless driving which is a Class 1 misdemeanor and criminal offense.

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Answered on 8/26/09, 9:32 am


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