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Reckless Driving charge reduced to Defective Equipment in Prince George County Va

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Reckless Driving charge reduced to Defective Equipment in Prince George County Va

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 UptonSamantha Upton represented a client charged with Reckless Driving for speeding 86 MPH in a 65 MPH zone in Prince George County, Va. The client was licensed to drive in Maryland and had received another traffic infraction Prince George County Vawithin the past 5 years. On the trial date, Ms. Upton was able to get the client’s appearance at trial waived and convinced the judge to reduce the Reckless Driving charge to Defective Equipment, a no-points, non-moving violation. This reduction allowed the client to avoid the Class 1 Misdemeanor associated with the Reckless Driving charge. The client only needed to pay a small fine and court costs.

If you have been charged with Reckless Driving in Prince George 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.

Client avoids jail time/license suspension in high speed case 40+ Over in Prince George

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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.

Client avoids jail time/license suspension in high speed case 40+ Over in Prince George.Prince George County Va

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Samantha Upton represented a client charged with Reckless Driving for speeding 105 MPH in a 65 MPH zone in Prince George County, Va. The client drove a delivery vehicle for a living and could not afford to have his license suspended.

Over 80 MPH is Considered Reckless Driving In Virginia

After advising the client to complete some community service and a Driving School program, Ms. Upton was able to get the Reckless Driving Class 1 Misdemeanor reduced to a Speeding 1-9 MPH over the posted speed limit. Despite driving over 100 MPH and 40 MPH over the posted speed limit, the client faced no jail time or license suspension. He only needed to complete additional community service, pay a fine and court costs.

Prince George County Reckless Driving
Reckless Driving in Prince George County VA is a Crime

If you have been charged with Reckless Driving in Prince George 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.

Prince George Reckless Driving – Attorney Appeared on their Behalf

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Prince George Reckless Driving – Attorney Appeared on their Behalf

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 teacher who was charged with Reckless Driving Generally for passing multiple cars on a solid double-line. The client had no history of dangerous driving behavior and was dealing with a family emergency at the time. He was also in the middle of relocating and securing a new teaching position and was concerned about the impact a misdemeanor conviction could have with new prospective employers.

Ms. Upton was able to appear in Court for him, explain the extenuating circumstances, and ultimately convince the Judge to agree to dismiss the Reckless Driving charge upon completion of an online driver improvement course.

If you have been charged with Reckless Driving in Virginia, it is important that you contact an attorney that understands Virginia’s traffic laws and can guide you accordingly. John Weiland and Samantha Upton 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.