The traffic ticket, or Summons, given for a Reckless Driving charge states that the driver must appear in court to address the offense. If the driver does not appear or hire a lawyer, the court may find them guilty in their absence or issue a Bench Warrant (called a "Capias") for Failure to Appear. A Failure to Appear charge is a separate misdemeanor criminal charge.
In Shenandoah County, an attorney may appear on behalf of the client in many Reckless Driving cases. This includes Reckless Driving by Speed cases over 90 miles per hour. The law office has successfully represented many people from out of state who live hundreds of miles away. They were able to avoid a court appearance and still get their case favorably resolved.
The attorney may appear in court in the client's absence and make an agreement with the prosecutor to resolve the matter. If the case is weak and cannot reasonably be proved, the lawyer may plead not guilty and seek to get it dismissed.
In extremely high speed cases approaching 100 miles per hour, or in serious accident cases, it will be necessary for the client to appear in court. These types of cases are more difficult and may result in loss of license and even potential jail time. Each case is different. Someone given a ticket for Reckless Driving should contact an experienced lawyer who practices in Shenandoah County for advice about their particular case. The lawyer will review the case facts, driving record history, and preparation that needs to be completed before court.
For precise advice tailored for your particular case, call the law office at 703-352-9044 for a free initial consultation. Attorney Wilfred Yeargan will give you a free, initial consultation and answer all of your questions. His law office has defended thousands of Reckless Driving cases over 25 years. He will tell you if a court appearance is necessary and what you may reasonably expect as an outcome for your case.