Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

Out of State Ticket Reckless Driving

My Friend and I are from NC and were driving up through VA and while driving with traffic she got picked out for speeding. Since she was doing 85 in a 65 it was considered reckless driving. The trooper told her that she had to appear but if she called the courts and explained the situation they possilby could help out. I beleive this was in haddock county? Since we live in NC, driving back to VA isnt a best option and would be very hard to since that would be almost a 4 hour trip to meet first thing in the morning on a weekday. What are the best options? Could an attorney appear in court for her or not? Any help would be thankful


Asked on 4/17/06, 8:30 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles Homiller Jimison/Homiller, PLC

Re: Out of State Ticket Reckless Driving

Your friend can have an attorney appear on her behalf to defend the charge, or negotiate a plea arrangement. My guess is this was Halifax County, Virginia, which is along the NC border. Email me at the address below and I can provide you with the name of an attorney who practices in that area.

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Answered on 4/17/06, 5:09 pm
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Out of State Ticket Reckless Driving

Your friend could try calling the court to see what arrangements might be available, but if the charge is actually reckless driving(a Class 1 misdemeanor in the Commonwealth), she will need to appear in person before the designated court on the date scheduled for her hearing.

Since Class 1 misdemeanors are also jailable offenses, your friend should also have an attorney representing her in this matter.

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Answered on 4/17/06, 1:07 pm


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