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Dinwiddie Reckless Driving Charge Reduced for New Jersey Driver

Posted by Weiland Upton on March 11, 2019

Dinwiddie Reckless Driving Charge Reduced for New Jersey Driver

Nick Wright represented a client charged with Reckless Driving for driving 87 mph in a 70 mph zone in Dinwiddie County. The client was a resident of New Jersey, and it would have been difficult for them to appear on their court date. The client also had 2 speeding tickets in the previous 3 years.

Mr. Wright was able to waive the client’s appearance at trial, and had the charge reduced to an Improper Driving charge, a 3-point, moving violation. This allowed the client to avoid the 6-points and class 1 misdemeanor associated with a Reckless Driving charge. The client only needed to pay a small fine and court costs.

If you have been charged with Reckless Driving in Dinwiddie Virginia, it is important that you contact an attorney that understands Virginia’s traffic laws and can guide you accordingly. John Weiland, Samantha Upton, and Nick Wright of Weiland Upton, Attorneys at Law focus their practice on defending clients charged with serious traffic offenses, such as Reckless Driving and DUI, and are ready to help you win your case.

Do I need a Reckless Driving Lawyer In Virginia? YES — Do I need a reckless Driving Lawyer In Virginia? YES

Dinwiddie County Va Reckless Driving 91MPH Reduced to Fine No court Appearance

Posted by Weiland Upton on February 16, 2018

Dinwiddie County Va Reckless Driving 91MPH Reduced to Fine No court Appearance

Samantha Upton represented a young lady charged with driving 91 mph in a 60 mph zone in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. Many courts, including this one, will treat a 91/60 mph case as the equivalent of 101 mph in a 70 mph zone. This means that in addition to the client’s appearance being required and a very little to no chance of reduction, the client was looking at a 6 month loss of license and the possibility of an active jail sentence. This particular client had just started graduate school in Washington State and this was going to be a problem for her. She was also very concerned about the Misdemeanor conviction.

Ms. Upton was able to work out an agreement for the case to go forward without the client having to appear. This was a win itself because it solved the travel issue and also eliminated the possibility of an active jail sentence. Furthermore, Ms. Upton worked out a mitigation strategy with her client and was able to use that mitigation to convince the Judge to reduce the Reckless Driving Misdemeanor all the way down to an equipment violation.

The client never appeared for Court, avoided a license suspension, avoided a jail sentence, avoided the Misdemeanor, and even avoided points on her driving record. She will suffer no insurance consequences and only had to pay a $100.00 fine.

If you or someone you know has been charged with Reckless Driving in Dinwiddie VA, contact the law office of Weiland Upton at 804-355-8037.

Dinwiddie County Va Reckless Driving 89MPH Dismissed

Posted by Weiland Upton on February 16, 2018

Dinwiddie County Va Reckless Driving 89MPH Dismissed

Samantha Upton represented a young man charged with Reckless Driving for doing 89 mph in a 70 mph zone on Interstate-85. He was only 19 years old and very much wanted to avoid the Misdemeanor conviction. He was proactive and followed Ms. Upton’s advice. On the day of Court, Ms. Upton was able to have the charge dismissed.

If you or someone you know has been charged with Reckless Driving in Dinwiddie VA, contact the law office of Weiland Upton at 804-355-8037.

Dinwiddie Va Reckless Driving Charge 65MPH Reduced No Court Appearance

Posted by Weiland Upton on February 16, 2018

Dinwiddie Va Reckless Driving Charge 65MPH Reduced No Court Appearance

Samantha Upton represented a Virginia driver charged with Reckless Driving for doing 65 mph in a 45 mph zone. The client did not have to appear in Court and Ms. Upton was able to have the Reckless Driving charge reduced to a non-moving, no-point violation with just a $50 fine. The client avoided a court appearance, a misdemeanor conviction, and avoided any consequences with her insurance company.

If you or someone you know has been charged with Reckless Driving in Dinwiddie VA, contact the law office of Weiland Upton at 804-355-8037.

Dinwiddie County Va Reckless Driving 85MPH Charge Dismissed No Court Appearance

Posted by Weiland Upton on February 16, 2018

Dinwiddie County Va Reckless Driving 85MPH Charge Dismissed No Court Appearance

Samantha Upton represented a North Carolina driver charged with Reckless Driving for driving 85 mph in a 70 mph zone.

The client did not have to appear in Court and Ms. Upton was able to have the charge Dismissed on the condition the client completed an online driver improvement course.

If you or someone you know has been charged with Reckless Driving in Dinwiddie VA, contact the law office of Weiland Upton at 804-355-8037.

Dinwiddie Va Reckless Driving 100MPH Charge Reduced to Small Fine

Posted by Weiland Upton on February 16, 2018

Dinwiddie Va Reckless Driving 100MPH Charge Reduced to Small Fine

Samantha Upton represented a gentleman charged with driving 100 mph through Dinwiddie County on Interstate-85. He had 4 other people in the car and had been traveling back from an out of state work trip. He was facing an active jail sentence and a license suspension. He was extremely concerned about a jail sentence and also worried because he needed to be able to drive for work.

From the very first consultation, Ms. Upton and the client had a mitigation plan worked out to put them in the best possible position for a negotiation with the Prosecutor. By the Court date, they had worked out an agreement with the prosecutor that involved no loss of license, no active jail sentence, and only a $250.00 fine.

If you or someone you know has been charged with Reckless Driving in Dinwiddie VA, contact the law office of Weiland Upton at 804-355-8037.

Reckless Driving in Fatal Dinwiddie Accident

Posted by Weiland Upton on June 4, 2012

Teen Faces Reckless Driving Charge in Dinwiddie, VA Crash

A teenager was charged with reckless driving in Dinwiddie, Virginia in an accident that left one passenger dead.

Virginia State Police say 19-year-old Timothy Quarles was driving a Nissan Maxima when he lost control of the vehicle in Dinwiddie, VA.The car hit a ditch and flipped at least five times before landing in a cornfield. 15-year-old Shaylin Herrin, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle. Herrin was pinned beneath the car and died on the scene. A 16-year-old passenger sitting in the back seat also failed to strap on his seatbelt. He survived.

Police say neither speed nor alcohol were factors in the crash.

The accident occurred just after 9 PM on Carson Road in Dinwiddie County. Quarles, Herrin and another passenger were headed home from a youth group meeting at the First Assembly of God in Petersburg, VA.

Friends and family describe Herrin as a kind, respectful girl. She was a member of the JROTC at Dinwiddie High School and aspired to join the Air Force after graduating.

A day after the crash, administrators at Dinwiddie High School postponed SOL testing so that counselors and teachers could focus on grieving students.

Police charged Timothy Quarles with failure to maintain proper control— reckless driving in Dinwiddie County, Virginia.

Weiland Upton is a leading firm of Virginia Reckless Driving Lawyers

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