Jacksonville, FL asked in Traffic Tickets for Virginia

Q: Is a reckless driving ticket considered an arrest? If so, is the arrest submitted on your criminal record (NCIC)?

Would also like to know if the charge is reported in national federal

searches if you’re not convicted of the charge? Does the charge show up on a global entry background search?

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Shemeka C Hankins
Shemeka C Hankins
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  • Traffic Tickets Lawyer
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Licensed in Virginia

A: I don't know that anyone here could answer this concretely for you. Government background searches are the most in depth. If you weren't convicted, it more than likely won't show as a ticket (summons) is not considered an arrest. Prior arrests do show on background check but these type of tickets are not considered arrests unless you are actually placed under physical arrest and taken to booking. You were probably released with the summons.

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