Protecting Your Driver's License and Your Finances
Traffic offenses (especially misdemeanor offenses such as DUI and reckless driving) can have costs far beyond the fine you pay. Depending on the charge and the number of points assessed on your driver's license, you could face consequences such as high risk-insurance rates, loss of your driver's license, and even loss of your employment.
At the law firm of Shuttleworth, Ruloff, Swain, Haddad & Morecock, P.C. in Virginia Beach, our defense attorneys have the knowledge to represent Virginia residents as well as out-of-state drivers who are charged with speeding tickets and other traffic court offenses such as:
- Drunk driving (known as driving under the influence or DUI in Virginia)
- Reckless driving
- Driving under suspension or revocation
- Driving without insurance
- Racing
- Commercial driver traffic offenses
Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses
In Virginia, misdemeanor traffic offenses require a court appearance and carry serious consequences such as court costs, a potential jail sentence, possible driver's license suspension and higher insurance premiums. An example of a misdemeanor traffic offense is reckless driving. You may be charged with reckless driving if you are caught speeding more than 20 miles over the speed limit, spinning your wheels or other offenses.
If you are charged with a misdemeanor traffic offense, our lawyers can negotiate with prosecutors with a goal of reducing the charge to a less serious ticket.
Appeals of traffic court convictions: In Virginia, everyone has a one-time right to appeal a traffic court conviction to a circuit court. This appeal (called an appeal de novo) in effect gives you the right to a whole new trial, regardless of what happened in your court case.
Free Attorney Consultation
To discuss your traffic court case with a lawyer at Shuttleworth, Ruloff, Swain, Haddad & Morecock, P.C., call 757-671-6000 or fill out the contact form on this Web site. We represent people in traffic courts in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake and surrounding cities.
