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Lawyer - Virginia Reckless Driving

As per Va. Code § 46.2-852, the general rule for reckless driving is defined as, irrespective of the maximum speeds permitted by law, any person who drives a vehicle on any highway recklessly or at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person shall be guilty of reckless driving.

Below is a sample case of reckless driving in Virginia as interpreted by a lawyer in our firm.

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Mike v. Commonwealth

Facts:

Defendant appealed the judgment of the Circuit Court of Fairfax (Virginia), which convicted him of reckless driving in violation of Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-852. The trial court held that Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-920 did not protect defendant, a police officer, from criminal prosecution for conduct constituting reckless disregard for the safety of persons and property. The trial court refused to apply a "reasonable officer" standard.

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Holdings:

The Virginia Court made the following holding:

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An attorney from our firm will do his best to help you.

We will do our absolute best to help you get the best result possible based on the facts of your case. The lawyers in our law firm have the necessary experience to assist you with this matter.

Disclaimer:

These summaries are provided by the SRIS Law Group.  They represent the firm’s unofficial views of the Justices’ opinions.  The original opinions should be consulted for their authoritative content.