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Hiring a DUI Lawyer Is a Wise InvestmentMany drivers are concerned about the upfront cost of hiring a DUI lawyer, but deciding against representation can be even more costly.
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Understanding the Difference Between Aggressive Driving and Reckless DrivingAggressive driving shares many characteristics of reckless driving, but it’s a separate offense under Virginia law.
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Drag Racing Can Result in the Loss of Your VehicleDrag racing carries stiff penalties under Virginia law, including the seizure of your vehicle.
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Aiding or Abetting a Drag Race Is a Criminal OffenseMany people are surprised to learn that aiding or abetting drag racing is a form of reckless driving under Virginia law. Here's why.
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Causing Injury or Death While Drag Racing Is a FelonyReckless driving is a misdemeanor in the majority of cases, but you can be charged with felony reckless driving for causing injury or death while drag racing.
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Drag Racing Is a Type of Reckless Driving With Stiff PenaltiesRacing is a form of reckless driving under Virginia law. You can be charged with either a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense.
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Reckless Driving in Parking LotsLaw enforcement officers can charge you with reckless driving in a parking lot if they believe you are endangering the safety or property of others.
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Failure to Yield Can Lead to Reckless Driving ChargesFailure to yield can result in a Class 1 misdemeanor reckless driving charge, even if you don't cause an accident.
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Exceeding the Speed Limit Can Result in a Reckless Driving ChargeDriving 20 miles over the speed limit or more than 80 miles per hour can result in a reckless driving charge under Virginia law.
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Reckless Driving Charges for Driving Too Fast for Highway and Traffic ConditionsYou can be charged with reckless driving, even if you're not speeding, if the officer thinks you are going too fast for traffic conditions.