Misdemeanor & Felony Traffic Offenses in Virginia Beach
Traffic Lawyer in Virginia Beach
If you have recently received a traffic ticket or were arrested for a serious driving offense, it is important that you hire an attorney who can provide you with aggressive protection. Although traffic tickets are common, certain offenses are taken more seriously in the eyes of the law. You need a license to be able to get around on a daily basis to your job, school, or to take care of your errands and responsibilities.
At The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller, we understand how stressful it can be to be arrested or have your license threatened. Our Virginia Beach traffic defense attorney provides quality representation to clients throughout Southeast Virginia.
Reckless Driving Charges in Virginia
We handle a wide range of traffic violation cases, including:
- Driving under the influence (DUI)
- Underage DUI charges
- Driving on a suspended license
- Driving on a revoked license
- Hit and run
- Reckless driving
- Speeding tickets
Depending on the severity of the offense, such as with speeding tickets, you may not be facing serious consequences. However, what seems like a minor offense can stay on your record and cause you problems in the future. With more serious traffic offenses, like hit and run incidents or DUI, you could be facing jail time. You will need a dedicated criminal defense lawyer on your side to protect you against the repercussions.
Get a confidential consultation today! Call (757) 267-4949.
One of the most frequently asked questions by individuals who are charged with reckless driving is whether they should retain an attorney to represent them. Reckless driving is a class one misdemeanor.
If convicted, possible penalties include:
- 12 months in jail
- $2500 fine
- 12 months suspension of your driving privileges
Can I Really Go to Jail for Speeding in Virginia?
The short answer is yes. By statute an individual charged with speeding 20 miles over the speed limit or over the speed of 80 may wind up behind bars.
The likelihood of active incarceration is based upon:
- The city in which you were charged
- The specific judge you will be appearing in front of
- Your driving record
- The level of cooperation afforded the officer
- Whether there were any egregious factors such as heavy traffic, near accidents, or alcohol use
The most important key to avoiding jail time is to have an attorney who is familiar with the local Bench. Reckless driving may coincide with other criminal charges such as DUI. Knowing how to present a case and what factors to avoid and what factors to highlight could be the difference between jail and reduction of the charges.
Contact a Virginia Beach Traffic Offense Defense Attorney
Traffic tickets can pile up and lead to your license being revoked and more serious offenses can affect your record. Working with an experienced Virginia Beach traffic lawyer can help protect you from jail time or having your license suspended. Would you like to schedule an initial consultation to discuss the details of your situation?
Contact our firm today at (757) 267-4949 to request an appointment!
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At The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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I was very nervous when I had to go to court over a traffic accident I was recently involved in. Dan put me at ease almost immediately with his knowledge and tenacity. By the time Dan was finished questioning the other people involved in the accident I did not even have to testify (which was the major source of my nervousness). My innocence was clear to everyone in the room, thanks to Dan. Would definitely use him again and recommend him to others. Aside from his performance during the hearing he was very easy to contact and always kept appointments with me. He also answered all of my questions patiently and with understanding.- Client
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Mr. Miller and his team worked diligently on my case and I am forever truly greatly. It was a long process but with prayer and fasting, I had faith in Mr. Miller and his team to get the results that I prayed for. They were straight forward and very patient at the same time. My husband is the one who search for lawyers/attorneys and Mr. Miller was the first and only choice. I can't say enough how grateful I am for all your hard work and fight that you did behind the scenes. God bless you Mr. Miller and your whole team.- M. Sellers
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Mr. James Weaver and his team are true professionals. From the start, he was honest and straightforward. He always stayed positive with me and kept me calm when I thought everything was going horrible. Mr. Weaver got me the best outcome possible in my situation. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great lawyer.- S. Bohrer
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Daniel J. Miller is an absolute pleasure to speak with and conduct business with! Very intelligent, knowledgeable of the law, friendly, and professional! I was very pleased with the outcome of my case and will be hiring him for my future legal needs.
I highly recommend Daniel J. Miller for your legal issues and needs.Don't let cost be a detractant, you get what you pay for. And Premium Representation comes with a premium cost, but is well worth it!
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I hired Mr. Miller initially for a bond hearing . I decided to retain his services for the case itself . I was facing two felony charges as well as a failure to appear charge . While there were witnesses that were able to identify me, I walked out of Virginia Beach Courthouse with only a misdemeanor thanks to Mr. Miller's representation . I work in the healthcare profession and expressed to Mr. Miller the importance of avoiding a felony charge and he made it happen. I am forever grateful and will highly recommend him . Mr. Miller will always represent myself as well as family members if need be in the future . Again thank you Mr. Miller for using your knowledge to keep me from being a convicted felon and also saving my career.- C. Dickens
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