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Reckless Driving – Top Questions

In Virginia, reckless driving is more than a traffic ticket; it is a Class I misdemeanor. That means that in addition to spiking the cost of your car insurance premiums for several years, you could have a criminal conviction on your permanent record, a suspended or restricted driver’s license, thousands of dollars in fines and up to a year in jail time.

Check out our Critical 10-Step Checklist for Beating Your Reckless Driving Charge available for download at the bottom of our home page, and call us today at (757) 464-9224 or contact us online so we can work to get those charges reduced or even dismissed!

Top 3 Questions Our Clients Ask:

Did they have a right to pull me over just because I have New Jersey plates? Yes, this is actually our most frequently asked question! And no, officers cannot even see your plates when your speed is considered reckless. Officers detect speed through radar and lidar guns.

Will it help if I do a driver improvement course? Yes! Successful completion of a driver’s improvement course will typically result in 5 safe driving points and a higher likelihood that your charges will be reduced or dismissed. If you’re looking to go this route, visit our friends at Joyners Driver Improvement School!

Will I get points on my license and wiIf you are facing reckless driving charges, you’ve come to the right placll my insurance go up? A reckless driving conviction will result in 6 demerit points on your Virginia license and will remain on your driving record for 11 years. You should anticipate significant increases in car insurance if convicted.

Case Results:

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03/30/017

Location: Virginia Beach Circuit Criminal Division

Charge: Reckless Driving

Disposition: Dismissed

03/02/017

Location: Norfolk General District Court

Charge: Reckless Driving/Accident

Disposition: Dismissed

2/2/2017

Location: Virginia Beach General District Court

Charge: Reckless Driving 96/55

Disposition: Dismissed

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“I am extremely satisfied with Mr. Gardner’s performance as my attorney in my reckless driving case! He was absolutely professional and spoke very highly of me as a client and sold me the best way possible and I am so grateful because the result was way better than we expected but that’s how good of an attorney he is! I would recommend this man to anybody and I can guarantee he will deliver as he did for me! I have nothing bad to say about him at all because he is the epitome of what an attorney is supposed to be! Amazing job Mr. Gardner and thanks a million! You are worth every penny!” –Emilio

“I got my first driving ticket for, Reckless Driving, I was so scared and worried about so many things. John took my case and explained everything to me. When the court day arrived, I could hardly breathe! He was so professional and very smartly stated the case. Within minutes the judge dropped everything!!! Thanks, John you really are the best!!!!!” –Tina

“I received a speeding ticket on 264W going 86 in a 55. I knew I was screwed especially because I’m in the military. From the very start, Mr. Gardner gave me great advice on how to possibly lower my punishment so I took action. The court date came and there was an evil Judge that had just sent someone to jail for speeding right before me. I was so nervous but John kept his cool and worked his magic. While we were up there it was the officer’s time to give a statement. John was listening carefully to everything the officer was saying and caught a fault. John caught a mistake which quickly led to the case being dismissed. Thank you so much, John! Aside from your great rates you provided the best legal representation I could have ever asked for!” –Luis

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If you are facing reckless driving charges, you’ve come to the right place! Our lawyers have more than 18 years of experience interpreting state traffic and criminal law, and we have a number of strategies that we use to challenge allegations of reckless driving. We prepare every case for trial and hold the prosecution to a high standard. If we are able to show that the prosecution’s evidence is inadmissible, charges may be dropped or at least reduced.

Contact us or call 757-464-9224 today for a free consultation!

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Well, hard to believe… job done! I’m frank to admit I had no idea that it would be so involved compared to 10 years ago when I did the renewal myself. Happily I was fortunate enough to find the best people to help get it done this time. When I was a working stiff it was mostly as a field guy in sales & marketing. High tech communication in those days was a pay phone in customers’ lobbies, so someone back in the office skilled in dealing w/problems was absolutely essential when I couldn’t be contacted. Most of those who supported me that way were good at what they did, some were outstanding. None were better than you!! This tedious & sometimes worrisome process would have been unbearable without your keeping it, & me, on track. So we want to extend our thanks to you and Radlyn. Hoping for Gardner & Mendoza to continue the good work for many years to come. - Anonymous
Gardner and Mendoza Law Firm is a great law firm no matter what kind of situation you may be in! For example I had court today, John Gardner, my attorney represented me today and got the charged dismissed totally the first time we both appeared in front of the judge in Virginia Beach Traffic Court. He uses every bit of knowledge he can to help you get the best results!! He also works very well with Latinos! They have a Spanish speaking person in their office at all times!! - Sebastian
My husband and I had a great experience with Mrs. Mendoza. She provided excellent information and a sense of urgency with every step of our immigration process. Her team was always supportive in getting us the information we needed throughout the whole process. This legal firm also treats their clients with the highest levels of respect. In all of Virginia I would say that the Gardener & Mendoza team is the best recommendation for same sex immigration cases and for immigration cases in general. It was a pleasure to work with them. - Anonymous
I Highly Recommend Radlyn Mendoza, An Excellent Immigration Lawyer. My wife and I were very worried about my wife’s immigration and legal status. We were quite impressed with Attorney Mendoza during our initial consultation. She proved to be a smart, knowledgeable, and very capable immigration attorney. She and her staff were very helpful and responsive to all of our requests. Kudos to her and staff, especially Leesa, for successfully handling our case. Thanks for a job well done. - Thomas and Cheong W.
My daughter received a reckless driving ticket going 60 in a 35 mph zone, so understandably, I was very concerned. In court, Mr. Gardner was able to get the reckless driving charge and ticket completely dismissed due to his knowledge of what the police officer had to present in court. Mr. Gardner was a familiar face to the judge and the clerks in the Virginia Beach courthouse. When we contacted John Gardner’s office at Gardner & Mendoza, he and his staff made us feel comfortable by explaining the whole process to us. His track record and the reviews online helped make the decision to choose Mr. Gardner over other attorneys easy. I highly recommend Mr. Gardner. He gave us peace of mind and won the case too! - Michelle

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