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

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An Obstructed View Can Lead to Reckless Driving Charges
Driving while you can't see clearly out your windows or access vehicle controls is a form of reckless driving under Virginia law, even if you're not speeding.
§ 46.2-852 - Reckless Driving That Endangers Life, Limb, or Property
Virginia Code § 46.2-852 acts as a catch-all for reckless driving behavior, giving officers significant discretion in making arrests.
Reckless Driving Charges for Faulty Brakes
Faulty brakes can result in a reckless driving ticket if you cause an accident that results in injury or property damage.
Reckless Driving Charges for Failing to Give Proper Signals
Failing to give proper signals indicating your intention to back, stop, or turn is a form of reckless driving under Virginia law.
Reckless Driving Charges From Driving Two Vehicles Abreast in a Single Lane
Driving two vehicles abreast in a single lane is a form of reckless driving under Virginia law.
Reckless Driving Penalties Can Be a Misdemeanor or a Felony in Virginia
Reckless driving can be punished as either a misdemeanor or a felony under Virginia law, depending on the circumstances.
Reckless Driving: Passing on or at the Crest of a Grade or on a Curve
Passing with an obstructed view at the crest of a grade or on a curve carries stiff penalties under Virginia's reckless driving law.
Building a Strong Defense: Effective Evidence in a Defending a Reckless Driving Case in Virginia
Depending on the circumstances, there are several different types of evidence you can use to defend against a Virginia reckless driving charge.
How to Handle a Weather-Related Reckless Driving Charge
It’s possible to be charged with reckless driving if an officer feels you’re driving too fast for the weather conditions, even if you’re under the speed limit.
Drag Racing and Reckless Driving in Virginia
VA law considers drag racing a form of reckless driving, but only certain types of activities qualify as a race and other defenses exist should you be charged.

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