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Reckless Driving charge reduced in Petersburg 60 MPH in a 40 MPH zone

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Reckless Driving charge reduced in Petersburg 60 MPH in a 40 MPH zone

Samantha Upton

THE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER. THE RESULTS DEPEND ON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE.

 

 

 

Samantha Upton represented a client charged with Reckless Driving for speeding 60 MPH in a 40 MPH zone in Petersburg County, Va. The client already had a speeding ticket on her driving record within the past 4 years.

On the trial date, Ms. Upton appeared on the client’s behalf and was able to convince the judge to reduce the Reckless Driving charge to Defective Equipment. This is a no-points, non-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.

Virginia Reckless Driving Conviction Consquences

If you have been charged with Reckless Driving in Petersburg 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

Petersburg VA Out Of State Military Service Reckless Driving Charge Reduced

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Petersburg VA Out Of State Military Service Reckless Driving Charge Reduced

THE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER. THE RESULTS DEPEND ON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE.

Samantha Upton represented a Massachusetts license holder in Petersburg General District Court on a charge of Reckless Driving for 80 mph in a 55 mph zone.   He was a member of the Navy stationed in North Carolina.  As a service member, he was extremely concerned about the impact a Misdemeanor could have on his career.   Ms. Upton was able to have the charge reduced to Improper Driving- a minor traffic infraction- and avoid the Misdemeanor.

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

Petersburg Reckless Driving and No License Charge Reduced

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Petersburg Reckless Driving and No License Charge Reduced

THE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER. THE RESULTS DEPEND ON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE.

Samantha Upton appeared on behalf of a client charged with Reckless Driving and No Valid Driver’s License in Petersburg, Virginia. The client was unable to get a valid license because of his immigration status. Ms. Upton was able to appear in Court on behalf of the client, without the client having to appear, and was able to have the Reckless Driving charge reduced to a simple traffic infraction and keep the consequences to the No Valid Driver’s License charge to a minimal fine of $50.00.

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