Q: Son (20 yr old) has Mo. license visiting in Virginia Beach got a ticket 76 in 55
20 year old son visiting 27 yr old son in Navy got a speeding ticket in Virginia Beach for 75 in 55. He, 20 year old with ticket, has Missouri license. Should he pay the fine or get a lawyer. Besides insurance increase and fine could he get anything else?
A: Speed of 20 miles per houror more above the posted speed limit is Reckless Driving under Virginia law. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to 12 months in jail and fine of up to $2500. I would recommend that your son retain a local experienced criminal/traffic defense attorney. Many local attorneys, including myself, offer free initial consultations on such cases.
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