There are more than 5 million licensed drivers in Virginia, and in 2009, more than 15,000 drivers were injured in speed-related crashes, according to the Virginia Highway Safety Office.
As a Norfolk traffic violations attorney, I have helped many residents and visitors who received serious traffic violations, and the first thing I tell them during my consultation is:
Do Not Just Pay Your Ticket!
Paying a traffic ticket is considered to be a guilty plea, and depending upon the circumstances, it could result in substantial negative consequences, including a fine, a jail sentence, demerit points added to your driving record and higher insurance premiums. Trying to save money by not hiring a lawyer can be a costly mistake.
Hampton Roads Speeding Ticket Attorney Joseph C. Lindsey Represents Clients Throughout Virginia Who Are Charged With a Wide Range of Serious Traffic Violations
Tourists who receive speeding tickets in Virginia are surprised by the harsh penalties that can result from convictions. But even long-time Virginia residents may not know that speeding is a class one misdemeanor, and violators can be sentenced to one year in jail and a $2,500 fine. The length of time that a conviction stays on your record depends on the severity of the violation.
Joseph C. Lindsey PC offers comprehensive initial case evaluations, so you can understand your charges and your legal rights.
As a former Virginia prosecutor, I have a significant advantage when defending my clients against serious traffic violations such as:
- Speeding
- Driving faster than 80 miles per hour (mph)
- Speeding 20 mph or more over the posted speed limit
- Reckless driving
- Racing
- Driving on a suspended/revoked license
- Driving without insurance or registration
- Driving under the influence (DUI)
- Refusing a blood/breath test
- Vehicular assault
- Hit-and-run/failure to stop
- Eluding law enforcement
- Driving after being classified as a habitual offender
- Passing a stopped school bus
- Operating an unsafe vehicle
If you receive a serious traffic violation, order or notice of license revocation, suspension, disqualification or cancellation, contact me immediately. I will schedule a comprehensive case evaluation for you, so you can understand your legal rights and options for minimizing the consequences that can result from serious traffic violations in Virginia.
