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Reckless Driving / Speeding

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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.  

If you or a family member has been charged with reckless driving, contact Gardner & Mendoza, P.C., for experienced representation and legal advocacy. The sooner you contact our offices, the sooner one of our defense lawyers can work to preserve evidence and protect your rights.

Defense That Makes A Difference

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. For example, having a speedometer calibration can sometimes show that defective equipment was at fault, or investigation may reveal that a lidar sweep operator error occurred that gave an inaccurate reading.

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. Further, not all jurisdictions allow unrepresented defendants to negotiate a plea, which means that you will need an attorney who can negotiate on your behalf.

Out-Of-State Reckless Driving Cases

Virginia’s traffic code identifies 14 different driving violations that fall under reckless driving, one of which is speeding 20 mph over the limit. Countless out-of-state drivers, commercial truck drivers and vacationers get ticketed on Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel — a 23-mile speed trap that offers no roadside landmarks or reference points that might indicate how fast your vehicle is traveling.

In addition to the tunnel, reckless driving charges are frequently issued along I-64, I-664, I-264, Highway 58 and Highway 13. Our firm has represented many out-of-state workers and travelers in reckless driving cases. We will work with you to protect your driver’s license and status, combat alleged traffic offenses and keep unwanted criminal convictions off your permanent record.

Contact Our Offices

Protect your best interests and contact one of our skilled reckless driving defense lawyers. Initial consultations are free, and we offer military discounts. Give us a call at (757) 464-9224 or contact us online today.

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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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