Virginia Reckless Driving Tickets are No Joke

Did you know that driving 81 mph in Virginia is an automatic "reckless driving" offense?

Did you know that a reckless driving conviction is a CRIMINAL offense? Think about what that means when applying for a job or a loan and being asked "if you've ever been convicted of a crime".

I know that some people bulk at getting a lawyer just to go to traffic court. They think that traffic court isn't going to hand out any serious punishment. But reckless driving in virginia can result in a YEAR in jail, $2500 fine, and a suspended driving license! It's no joke.

What's impressive are the statistics that show the impact that getting an attorney has on the conviction rate. For example, one law firm that strictly handles reckless driving in virginia reported over a 94% success rate of having the charges reduced.

I'm not a lawyer, and should probably put some kind of disclaimer, but it seems to me that if facing a criminal charge with a potential year jail sentence, paying a couple hundred bucks for a lawyer ought to be a given.