Reckless driving ticket in Virginia, should i hire a lawyer?

[allany]

I recently got a ticket for reckless driving by way of speeding (81/55 in Fairfax County Virginia. This is my first traffic violation but am otherwise a good driver. Should i hire a lawyer or represent myself in trying to get a lesser charge of simple speeding or improper driving?

[Johnny Wraith]

The first thing you do is find out, by calling the court, to see if you can take a driving class and pay a small fine in order to avoid having any points put on your driver's license. In many states, you can take the driving class online.

[sek4me]

I would hire an attorney ....its a gamble either way ....and if you could get it reduced that would really help. Do you feel confident enough you could try and get it reduced .......if you do then do it. But attorneys know the cops and sometimes they "scratch each others back"

Good Luck ~~~

[Waiting for Mikaeyla!]

I vote hire one

Good luck!!!!

Kelsi

[Diamond C]

omg thats wat happened to my mom last suimmer wen we were driving to maryland!!!!!

GET A LAWYER!

[protoham]

Hire a lawyer

[lisa]

wow good job

[Lux mundi]

Just pay for it. Don't hire a lawyer. My mom is a judge, and she hates these type of cases.

And I don't mean to be preachy, but SPEEDING KILLS.

[chris]

typically the first offense they go easy on you...talk to the prosecutor and if you don't agree take further action

[hi hoes]

nope.... u went way too fast and finally got caught... now u pay for it