It’s easy to forget that driving is a dangerous task. Although most everyone jumps into a little plastic/steel box and hurtles around at speeds our great-grandparents could only dream of, we rarely think about how dangerous this habitual activity is.
But the fact remains that driving is dangerous, though most people only realize it when they get pulled over. Reckless driving charges in Virginia are common, not only due to the fact that there are so many drivers, but because reckless driving covers so many different offences. Passing a school bus is considered reckless, as is speeding, passing with undue care, or driving erratically. Nevertheless reckless driving is a criminal charge, and must be given serious consideration.
How To Find A Good Reckless Driving Attorney
The foremost of these considerations is finding an experienced lawyer. And not just any experienced lawyer — you will need a lawyer with substantial experience in criminal law, reckless driving cases in particular, and who practices in Fairfax County. Your cousin Saul the tax attorney in New York won’t cut it.
Although it’s embarrassing, the best way to find an attorney is to ask friends and family members for advice. Your network will go a long way towards helping you identify who is a successful lawyer and who buys big ads in the Yellow Pages. There are also several review sites in the style of Yelp, but like any online reviews, you have to take them with a grain of salt.
Don’t pick the first lawyer that answers the phone. Arrange consultations. Most any lawyer these days offers free consultations. You should consider these not only a chance to go over your case, but an interview of sorts. Ask them how many reckless drIving cases they’ve had in the last few months. Has he or she met the prosecuting attorney? Does he or she know of the arresting officer? Like many professionals, you are not only paying for their expertise and experience, you are paying for the relationships and contacts they’ve forged over the years. An attorney who knows which prosecutor likes to play hardball and which one prefers to plea deal is a far better deal over another lawyer who simply knows the laws cold.
Remember, you are the one whose future is at risk here, so make sure you try to find the most experienced and successful lawyer possible. Faraji Rosenthall Law Office has substantial experience with reckless driving charges in the City of Fairfax and surrounding counties. Call today for a free consultation to go over your options.
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