Q: 23 year old, no priors, +5 driving record/licensed at 17. reckless driving 89/60. Plead not guilty or no contest?
It was on the highway at midnight. No traffic. Clear weather. I plan on using a court appointed attorney as i can’t afford a private attorney
A: A Reckless driving conviction will give you 6 points, a class 1 misdemeanor criminal record and very likely an insurance increase for the next 3-5 years. This is not something you want to deal with by yourself. Contact a local experienced traffic attorney to what it will cost to represent you. Most will give you a free half hour consultation.
A: Whether court appointed or privately retained by you, you should definitely get an attorney to represent you. Reckless driving is a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia, meaning it is punishable by up to 12 months in jail and uo to a $2500 fine. There are many judges in Virginia who would likely give you some time in jail based on the high speed involved in your case. I would strongly recomend that you do not attemot to represent yourself, but do get represented by an attorney for your trial.
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