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    Default Reckless Driving Charge in Fairfax, Virginia

    Hello...I am in need serious help.
    Last week, I was charged of reckless driving for going 78/55 mph on a highway in Fairfax county. I am a 21 year of Maryland driver, and this is my first traffic violation of any kind. I spoke with an attorney today and he mentioned that in Fairfax County, persecutors will not even speak to the defendant without an attorney. Here are my questions.

    1. Do I need an attorney to have it reduced to improper driving?
    2. If I do need an attorney, what are the fees like?
    3. I go to school in Boston. If I have an attorney, does it look bad if Im not present at court?
    4. Any recommendations of reasonably priced attorneys in Northern Virginia?
    5. What should be my course of action?

    Any sort of help, advice, recommendation etc would really really be appreciated. I am clueless when it comes to legal things and this is definitely the scariest thing thats happened to me.

    Thank you so much.

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    Default Re: Reckless Driving Charge in Fairfax, Virginia

    In Fairfax you usually need an attorney. The prosecutor normally consults with a defendant if they are not represented, even in Fairfax. This is only 3mph over the 20mph+ for reckless. I would expect a reduction even without an attorney but they may be able to get a better deal. Since it is a mandatory court appearance, you either have to appear, retain an attorney, or get a continuance to another date. Legal fees range from 500 to 1500 but just ask your insurance agent what a reckless ticket will do to your insurance.

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