McLean, VA Traffic Law Attorneys

Experienced Defense Lawyers for Traffic Offenses in McLean

A conviction of a traffic offense can have lasting repercussions not only for your driving privileges, but your criminal record as well. If you have been accused of a traffic crime, it is imperative that you get in contact with an attorney who can effectively represent you in court. A McLean traffic lawyer can advise you of what to expect in your case while working to protect you from the legal penalties and any collateral consequences.

At Salvado Law Offices, we are highly familiar with traffic law and the possible punishments that can come with a conviction. When you work with our firm, we will defend you to the fullest extent of the law, working toward a favorable result on your behalf.

Reckless Driving Charges in Virginia

In Virginia, you can face reckless driving charges for operating a vehicle in such a way that someone's "life, limb, or property" is put at risk. This could refer to unsafe speeding or any other conduct that could be considered dangerous to other motorists. Acts that qualify as reckless driving in Virginia include, but are not limited to:

• Failing to give "adequate and timely" signals on the road
• Street racing on a public road
• Dangerous driving in a parking lot
• Passing a stopped school bus

Reckless driving is a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia, which can carry up to twelve months behind bars and/or a fine of up to $2,500. However, if you killed someone as a result of reckless driving while your license was revoked due to a prior moving violation, you could be charged with a Class 6 felony, which carries a minimum of one year in prison and a maximum of five years.

The Penalties for Hit and Run in Virginia

After a car accident, you must fulfill certain legal obligations. It is your duty to provide the police and the other driver(s) with identifying information, including your name, address, driver's license number, and vehicle registration number. You must also provide reasonable assistance to anybody who was injured as a result of the accident, which could mean calling emergency responders or transporting the victim to a hospital.

If you fail to carry out this duty, you could be charged with a criminal offense. If the accident incurred less than $1,000 in property damage, you could be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor. However, if the accident resulted in over $1,000 in property damage or injury or death to another person, the hit and run will be charged as a Class 5 felony. This carries anywhere from one to 10 years in jail.

At Salvado Law Offices, we can review the sequence of events in the alleged hit and run. We could argue that you did meet all of your legal obligations at the scene, or that you were not actually involved with the accident.

Virginia DUI Charges

The penalties for driving under the influence will vary depending on the circumstances of your arrest. You may face stricter sentencing if you have prior convictions on your record, if anybody was injured, or if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was significantly over the legal limit at the time of your arrest.

If you are convicted of DUI in Virginia, your license could be suspended for up to a year in addition to the possibility of fines and jail time. As such, it is critical that you work with a defense attorney who can aggressively contest the charges against you.

Meet With a McLean, Virginia Traffic Defense Attorney

Have you been accused of a traffic offense in Virginia? At Salvado Law Offices, our McLean traffic lawyers defend clients charged with moving violations. To set up a free consultation today, call our offices at 703-379-9446 or contact us online.