Info, Facts, and Statistics to Help You Understand Your Criminal Defense

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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.
Reckless Driving Charges for Passing a Stopped School Bus
Passing a stopped school bus can result in a reckless driving charge under Virginia law, which is considered a misdemeanor criminal offense.
Reckless Driving Charges for Passing at a Railroad Grade Crossing
Passing at a railroad grade crossing is a form of reckless driving under Virginia law. Learn what makes this a misdemeanor criminal offense.
Passing Two Vehicles Abreast Can Lead to Reckless Driving Charges
Think twice when you're in slow moving traffic. Passing two vehicles at once can leave you with a reckless driving ticket under Virginia law.

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