has any1 ever gotten reckless driving before

[jdm free]

yesterday i was pulled over in VA doing 92 in a 65. i have to go to court because reckless driving is a misdemeanor and its a max of 12 months in jail in $2500 fine. has anybody been pulled over for this in VA. i wanna hear what u got and how fast u were goin. im ****tin myself right now cuz i wouldnt last a day in jail n i really cant afford that ****. should i bring my own lawyer or get a court appointed one, the lady said i probably would be eligible since im a student down there at tech. should i plead guilty, the person i talked to on the phone from the court house said they rarely drop the speed when its that high.


cliff notes: pulled over for reckless driving in VA, its a misdemeanor(max 12 mo in jail/$2500 fine), has any1 gotten this? should i plead guilty?

[ozthunder]

What were you doing exactly? Any room for an actual case?

[ITSTOCK]

Originally Posted by teggsr925

should i plead guilty?

ummmmmmmmm, no.

I didn't even have to think about it, just used the ummmmmmm for dramatic effect. Seriously, of course not. Why the hell would you plead guilty to such a serious charge?

The worse that can happen by pleading NOT guilty is the same as pleading guilty. And that is the absolute bottom of the barrel scenario.

[ozthunder]

Yes. Strike a deal if you can..but I would like to hear what you did...b/c if its not as "bad", then you have a MUCH better case.

[jdm free]

well i was passing an RV that was in the left lane not goin at a constant speed. i was just passing n then started to slow down. there was a rsx-s that was in front of me n he kept speeding up. we both got pulled over n the cop asked if we were street racing and i said no, because we wernt n i had no intention to. that isnt on the summons the street racing thing so i dont even want to mention it when i goto court.


should i get my own lawyer or get a court-appointed one?

[ozthunder]

Then you should have a case. What'd the other guy get? The same?

[jdm free]

Originally Posted by onebadgoat9286

Then you should have a case. What'd the other guy get? The same?

im not sure, im guessin a higher speed.



im not tryin to tell my parents about this or they would kill me n take away my car n liscence

[ozthunder]

Well a license could be taken regardless lol. Fight it, but honestly, be truthful with your folks. You want to ball out with lawyers you'll prolly need their help.

[97TurboDSM]

plead not guilty, go to court, talk to the "arresting" officer and see if you can strike a deal with him/her. more likely than not, the judge wont drop it as easily as the officer will. if you can get it down to careless driving you should be way better off. i dont think a lawyer is absolutely necessary

[05GT]

Sorry, not too much advice except get your own lawyer. But damn, VA is tough. I've had 2 reckless in NJ and never had to deal with anything close to that.

[jdm free]

VA is ridiculous, could i lose my lisence since its out of state

[ozthunder]

Well normally they don't transfer..but reckless does. Reference the Drivers License Compact.

[jdm free]

Originally Posted by onebadgoat9286

Well normally they don't transfer..but reckless does. Reference the Drivers License Compact.

****, i think i need to tell my parents then

[ozthunder]

Are you over 18?

[jdm free]

yea
just turned 18 last month

im on their insurance

[Njsurfrgurl]

My brother got the same thing for passing a granny on 195 in hamilton- said he was driving irratically...which was bull- he sped up to pass then slowed down cause he was about to get off- sucked even more cause it was a NJ state trooper- going to court on tuesday to fight it-i'll let ya know how it goes

he's 22 BTW... so idk if age actually plays a factor...drives an 05 colbalt super charged

[jdm free]

Originally Posted by Njsurfrgurl

My brother got the same thing for passing a granny on 195 in hamilton- said he was driving irratically...which was bull- he sped up to pass then slowed down cause he was about to get off- sucked even more cause it was a NJ state trooper- going to court on tuesday to fight it-i'll let ya know how it goes

i think its a lot worse in VA tho, its a class 1 misdemeanor, what that means i dont know but thats what u get when u get pulled over for a dui or dwi

[martang]

Get a lawyer, and you better tell your parents about it because they are going to find out regardless. I'm pretty sure a class 1 misdemeanor is the worst kind of misdemeanor. You are better of going and talking to a lawyer it may cost a pretty penny but it could save your ass.

[05GT]

Originally Posted by onebadgoat9286

Well normally they don't transfer..but reckless does. Reference the Drivers License Compact.

Woah woah hold on here.

If teggers has a PA license, then the reckless will not transfer.

http://www.dot4.state.pa.us/pdotform...ets/fs-dlc.pdf

Q: What violations committed in a member state will result in the suspension of my driving
privilege in PA?

A: The following offenses, if committed in a member state, would be treated as though the offense had
occurred in Pennsylvania and the appropriate sanction would be imposed under the provisions of our
Vehicle Code:
• Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle (Section
3732);
• Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or a narcotic to a degree
which renders the driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle (Section 3731);
• Failure to stop and render aid in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or
personal injury of another (Section 3742);
• Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used (Crimes Code and Dangerous Drug
Act Offenses).

Although reported to PennDOT, minor traffic offenses such as speeding, red light, stop sign, etc., will
(NOT) appear on your driving record, unless you are a CDL holder. Points will not be assessed to
your PA driving record when convicted of a point related offense in a DLC member state.

[Im2Slow]

Jails not that bad, youlll be in county prision, lol.....but no you prolly wont go to jail for wreckless driving if you didnt hit another vehicle, you will lose ure liscense in va for prolly 1 year, and have to pay major fines