Reckless Driving Attorneys in Fairfax, Virginia 

Reckless driving is a serious traffic offense that is typically charged as a misdemeanor in Virginia. These charges create a permanent criminal record, and a conviction can impact your current and future employment, as well as housing options and your overall reputation. If you have been charged with reckless driving in Virginia, talk to a skilled criminal defense attorney who can advocate for your rights.

At The Gordon Law Firm, we have years of combined experience in defending our clients against reckless driving charges. Whether you were driving over the speed limit, racing, failed to yield for school buses or emergency vehicles, or were driving without a valid license, our attorneys can help you build a strong defense.

Located in Fairfax, Virginia, we serve clients throughout Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, Arlington, and the City of Alexandria, including Woodbridge, Manassas, Leesburg, Sterling, Vienna, Reston, and Herndon. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

Reckless Driving Regulations in Virginia

In Virginia, reckless driving encompasses multiple dangerous driving behaviors, not just speeding. These cases are handled differently depending on the County where the offense takes place. For example, a reckless driving charge in Fairfax County may involve different statutes or procedures than one in Loudoun County or Prince William County. However, these charges typically involve hefty fines and strict sentencing.

Under the Code of Virginia 46.2-868, anyone charged with reckless driving is charged with a Class I misdemeanor, which typically includes a minimum fine of $250. If you were driving without a valid license due to a suspension or revocation, or your actions caused the death of another person, the charge will be classified as a Class 6 felony under Virginia law.

In reckless driving cases, jail time is often a possibility, even for first offenses. The likelihood of receiving jail time depends on several factors, such as how fast you were traveling, whether your driving posed a risk to other drivers, and your previous driving record. However, judges typically impose jail sentences on drivers traveling above 90 miles per hour or with a poor driving record.

At The Gordon Law Firm, we are devoted to helping you build a defense for a reckless driving charge. We can help you understand the laws governing your charge and explore whether we can negotiate reduced charges or penalties to minimize the impact of the charge or, where possible, avoid potential jail time.

Our Reckless Driving Services

At The Gordon Law Firm, we understand the stress and uncertainty that come with a reckless driving charge. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive criminal defense representation to help defend against your charge and challenge or negotiate the evidence against you. The primary types of charges we can help with include:

• Driving with a suspended license

• Driving without a valid license

• Reckless driving by speed, for example, driving 80-90mph in a 55 mph zone

• Reckless driving for passing a school bus

• Reckless driving in a parking lot

• Not yielding to stationary emergency vehicles

• Accidents resulting from reckless driving

• Hit and run misdemeanors and felonies

• Accidents involving CDL holders, trucks, tractor-trailers, and commercial vehicles

If you have been charged with one or more of these offenses, our attorneys are dedicated to building a robust defense on your behalf. Our goal is to strive to have the charges dismissed or to secure a not-guilty verdict. However, this is not always possible. In these cases, we strive to fight for the best outcome for your case, such as reducing the charges, avoiding jail time, avoiding license suspension, or reducing your fine and license points.

How Our Attorneys Can Help

Our attorneys, Alex Gordon and Carlos Wall, have represented more than 3,500 drivers who have been charged with reckless driving. We will never provide you with false information or misplaced hope. Instead, we strive to assess the charges against you and advise you on the best possible defenses for your case.

We understand that every reckless driving case is unique. At The Gordon Law Firm, we don't treat you as just another case number. We aim to provide individualized legal guidance and advice to help you work toward the outcome you want for your case.

Contact an Experienced Reckless Driving Attorney in Virginia Today

If you or someone you know has been charged with reckless driving in Northern Virginia, you don't have to handle the case alone. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you explore your options and build a strong defense to challenge the evidence against you and potentially negotiate for reduced penalties, when possible.

At The Gordon Law Firm, we have over 40 years of combined experience helping our clients pursue a second chance. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your case with an experienced Virginia reckless driving attorney.

Located in Fairfax, Virginia, we serve clients throughout Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, Arlington, and the City of Alexandria, including Woodbridge, Manassas, Leesburg, Sterling, Vienna, Reston, and Herndon. Call today.