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