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Reckless Driving In Virginia Consequences Sussex

If you have been charged with a reckless driving ticket in Virginia and are concerned about the punishment you may be facing, then contact us for help.  We have defended many reckless driving tickets in Virginia and we can help you as well.

Contact our law firm today to speak with a lawyer today about your reckless driving ticket.  An attorney from our firm will do his best to help you.

We will do our absolute best to help you get the best result possible based on the facts of your case. Our law firm has the necessary experience to assist you with this matter.

Luther v. Commonwealth

Facts:

Defendant had pulled into a rest stop to take a nap 15 minutes before his vehicle ran off the road.  He informed police he did not remember why he ran off the road.  The police testified there were no skid marks and no evidence of braking at the scene.  At his trial for reckless driving, defendant stated that he previously had problems with control, consequences of wind caused by a passing truck, his tire combination and his vehicle was driven off the road. The trial court convicted defendant of reckless driving. On appeal, the court upheld the conviction..

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Holdings:

The Virginia Court made the following holding:
  • The essence of the offense of reckless driving lies not in the act of operating a vehicle, but in the manner and circumstances of its operation.
  • The mere happening of an accident does not give rise to an inference of reckless driving.

Contact our law firm today to speak with a lawyer today about your reckless driving ticket.  An attorney from our firm will do his best to help you.

We will do our absolute best to help you get the best result possible based on the facts of your case. Our law firm has the necessary experience to assist you with this matter.

Article written by A Sris
Sris Law Group
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