Will my Reckless Driving Ticket affect my Security Clearance?
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A Reckless Driving ticket can have a significant impact on your employment and your ability to maintain the required clearance.
So will your Reckless Driving ticket affect your clearance? It depends. One isolated conviction for a relatively minor instance of Reckless Driving (where jail is not part of the punishment) could but probably will not affect your security clearance, although a pattern of traffic-related convictions, especially misdemeanor offenses, could cause your clearance to be flagged or questioned. Also, you are generally required to self-report misdemeanor convictions which includes Reckless Driving – even if you only received a fine.
Just one Reckless Driving conviction where jail is part of the punishment is a different story, however. When you go to jail you are “processed” whereby your photo (mugshot) and fingerprints are taken. This information is entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database and will show up on government criminal background checks which are accessible by government agencies and used for security clearances.
A Reckless Driving ticket that results in Jail time, will effect your Security Clearance because it will show up on any Background Check
If you have a security clearance of any level and you received a Reckless Driving ticket, it is important that you contact an attorney that understands Virginia’s Reckless Driving laws and can guide you accordingly. John Weiland and The Weiland Firm, PLC, Attorneys at Law focus their practice on defending clients charged with serious traffic offenses such as Reckless Driving and are ready to help you win your case. Call us at (804) 355-8037
We handle Reckless Driving Cases in the Following Locations:
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- Hanover County Reckless Driving Lawyers
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- Hopewell Va Reckless Driving Lawyers
- Lawrenceville VA Reckless Driving Lawyers
- King George County Va Reckless Driving Lawyers
- New Kent County Va Reckless Driving Attorneys
- Petersburg Va Reckless Driving Lawyers
- Prince George County Reckless Driving Lawyers
- Richmond Va Reckless Driving Lawyers
- Spotsylvania County Va Reckless Driving Lawyers
- Stafford County Va Reckless Driving Lawyers
- Sussex County Va Reckless Driving Lawyers
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