Powhatan County

Powhatan County

(804) 355-8037

As the preeminent traffic law firm in the Commonwealth of Virginia specializing in reckless driving and DUI defense, The Weiland Firm, PLC offers exceptional representation to both in-state and out-of-state drivers in Powhatan County. Alongside our reckless driving and DUI specialties, we offer world-class legal representation in all areas of traffic law including hit and run, speeding, driving on a suspended license, driving without a license and other traffic violations given out by patrol officers on the highways and roadways of Powhatan County, Virginia.

The Weiland Firm, PLC has a long and distinguished track record of defending those charged with traffic violations in Powhatan County. We have developed longstanding relationships with the officers of the court and an in-depth knowledge of the policies and preferences of the Powhatan County Court so you get the finest legal representation in the Commonwealth when you come to The Weiland Firm, PLC. Our traffic law attorneys have helped hundreds of clients just like you get the best possible results for their case.

When it’s time to hire a traffic law attorney in Powhatan County to defend your rights, you need to take all the time in the world to find the right Powhatan traffic attorney who gives you the best chance at a positive outcome. Or you can just call The Weiland Firm, PLC and have the finest legal minds in the Commonwealth on your side. No one knows the laws and their outcomes better.

Receive legal help for your traffic tickets and charges. Call us at (804) 355-8037.

Types of Traffic Cases We Handle in Powhatan County

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI & DWI): Being charged with a first offense driving under the influence traffic violation is considered a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Powhatan County, so you’re going to need n excellent DUI defense attorney to help you mitigate the negative impacts on your life. The Weiland Firm, PLC is the law firm with the finest DUI defense lawyers in Powhatan County – defense lawyers who have successfully represented hundreds of Powhatan County defendants. The Weiland Firm, PLC’s DUI attorneys will work to challenge the facts of your case and do our best to minimize the legal blowback you suffer.

Speeding: Believe it or not, the police and highway patrol in Powhatan County write their fair share of speeding tickets and they don’t care whether you’re an in-state or out-of-state driver. If you’re caught speeding in Powhatan County then you’re going to be cited for speeding by an officer – that’s a guarantee. So you’re going to need an experienced traffic lawyer to help you fight the case and force the Commonwealth to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. Our traffic attorneys may even be able to eliminate the ticket altogether with completion of a court-approved defensive driving class. You need the Weiland Firm, PLC to help fight your speeding ticket so you avoid higher insurance premiums and demerit points on your license.

Reckless Driving by Speed: Reckless driving by speed is an incredibly serious traffic offense in Powhatan County because it’s not difficult to do if you’re an out-of-state driver or simply not paying enough attention as you motor down the roadways and highways the crisscross Powhatan County. In Powhatan County, reckless driving by speed is defined as going 20 or more miles over the speed limit. Any speed over 85 miles per hour is automatically reckless driving and both carry penalties that include six demerit points, a fine up to $2,500, suspension of your Virginia Driver’s License and the imposition of jail time. For those reasons, you need The Weiland Firm, PLC and our history of world-class reckless driving representation in Powhatan County.

Reckless Driving – Accident: In Powhatan County, you can also be charged with reckless driving when your failure to maintain control causes an accident. And it’s a serious charge that can lead to a criminal conviction, loss of driving privileges, higher insurance premiums and a bevy of demerit points on your license. Just having an accident in Powhatan County doesn’t mean you’re going to be charged with reckless driving but anyone who finds themselves in this position in Powhatan County should immediately call The Weiland Firm, PLC to acquire the best reckless driving legal defense team in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Driving on Suspended or Revoked License: The unmatched traffic lawyers at The Weiland Firm, PLC have successfully represented hundreds of clients charged with driving on a suspended or revoked license in Powhatan County. We strive to find the best option available for every unique circumstance and will work to navigate the court process with as little impact on your life as possible. This includes working to obtain a court date that gives you the best shot at reinstating your license prior to trial and guide you along every step of the journey. No other firm in Powhatan County offers what our traffic lawyers do so make the right choice when it’s time to call an attorney – call The Weiland Firm, PLC.

The traffic attorneys from The Weiland Firm, PLC offer representation to out-of-state drivers, as well as commercial truck drivers and those charged with underage possession of alcohol in Powhatan County.

Powhatan County Reckless Driving Laws

As Powhatan County is a part of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Commonwealth’s reckless driving laws cover a great many Powhatan County driving infractions. All of the criminal citations below may be issued by local or state police for any of the following Powhatan County traffic incidents:
(Source)

46.2-854 Passing on a grade or on a curve
46.2-855 Driving with view obstructed/control impaired
46.2-856 Passing two vehicles abreast
46.2-857 Driving two abreast in a single lane
46.2-858 Passing at a railroad grade crossing
46.2-859 Passing a stopped school bus
46.2-860 Failing to give proper signals
46.2-861 Driving too fast conditions
46.2-863 Failure to yield
46.2-864 Recklessness in parking lots, etc.
46.2-865.1 Injuring or causing death of another while racing; penalties
46.2-866 Racing; aiders or abettors
46.2-867 Racing; seizure of motor vehicle
46.2-868.1 Aggressive Driving

Powhatan County Reckless Driving Attorneys

The officers and state troopers who regularly patrol the roadways and highways in Powhatan County, from US Route 60 to US Route 522, are always looking for a driver not paying attention to the speed limit, to driving conditions and to posted traffic signals and signs so you need to be extremely careful as you motor through its border. If you’re unlucky enough to get stopped and charged with a traffic violation, the proven traffic lawyers from The Weiland Firm, PLC will be there to assist you in winning your case or mitigating any penalties you suffer for your infraction because no one knows Powhatan traffic law like we do – no one.

The legal representation afforded clients by the traffic lawyers at The Weiland Firm, PLC is second to none and capable of delivering the results you’re hoping for in almost any circumstances. Reckless driving, DUI, speeding, in-state drivers, out-of-state drivers – The Weiland Firm, PLC is the right choice, right now.

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