Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

Re: Reckless Driving

Many people go to court without an attorney in cases such as this one and things turn out just as well. It all depends on the particular circumstances, the cause, statements made, weather and road conditions, speed, and most importantly, damage, espicially personal injuries.

Please remember that a traffic accident results in a traffic citation and potential civil liablity. A lawyer can make sure that the traffic case does not impact the civil matter, or at least protect his clients rights regarding that. Now, it has been my expirence that where the youth is charged with reckless driving, and the circumstances are only that he wasnt paying attention, then the Court directs his attendance at a defensive driving school and, upon completion, dismisses the case or convicts on the lesser charge of improper driving. Reckless driving is a serious offense. The court can suspend the license, give a fine, and jail.

Having said this, I seldom, if ever recommend a person go to court, for whatever reason, without an attorney. I simply have seen too many cases

turn out bad for the unrepresented. And that's not because of their innocence, but simply the lack of knowledge and articulation. Good luck.