Anticipated Dispositions
Facing Reckless Driving by Speed charges in Northern Virginia can be scary. These charges often require negotiating a deal to avoid the misdemeanor. This is the goal of many clients. Depending on a variety of factors, after negotiations the prosecutor may offer the following:
- a Speeding ticket,
- at the same speed (6 points if 20 mph or more over speed limit),
- 10-19 over (4 points)
- 1-9 over (3 points)
- improper driving (3 points)
- failure to obey a highway sign (3 points)
Additionally, defective equipment, failure to pay full time and attention, and failure to obey a highway sleeper sign are no-point offenses.
Any reduction out of reckless driving will result in only a fine, up to $250.00, with the exception of improper driving, which could be $500.00.
However, the legal issues and mitigation play an important role in the disposition. So make sure you follow the advice of your attorney to ensure the best possible outcome.