Reckless Driving Ticket 100/70 (underage-from ohio) (Richmond: spring break, how much, lawyer)

[emreed97]

Hi I got a reckless driving ticket on my way to Florida in Virginia during my senior year spring break for going 100 in a 70. I know there is 100% no excuse what so ever, I put my mothers, everyone on the roads, and my life in danger and I could never ever apologize or regret it enough. I have to appear in court on tuesday with my mother, yes we have an attorney that cost $2,500.00... jfc. I just want to know what I should be expecting and if there is anything I can say to maybe get a bit of leniency? I know its outrageous to even think I'm going to get any, but all I can have is my hope right? I am going to prepare a letter because I know in the moment of my time to speak I will probably choke and cry. I am 17, never had any violations before this, (stupid stupid idiot me got a red light ticket about a month after I got the reckless driving ticket, I payed it with my own money and then took a remedial driving class for 6 hours one on one.) Besides that I have nothing against me. I know I will most likely get my licenses suspended and have to retake the licenses test, but I start college in less than 2 months.. Will I get privileges? How much is the fine going to be? What amount of points am I getting? I feel so stupid for driving that fast, I was in my mothers car while she rested her eyes because she was driving for so long running on no sleep, I took her trust and broke it. I am so stupid. We were going downhill in the mountains and in the moment I had no idea I was going that fast, her car was so smooth.. It was ridiculous what I have done, thank you for reading this. I appreciate any feedback. Respectfully, me.

[Bigfoot424]

Bring a toothbrush with you.


Just listen to your attorney. Nothing we can say here that would help one bit.

[ipaper]

Nothing

[Blackjava]

I'm in the same situation as you, and I've stress out for almost 3 months (I will go to court in a couple weeks). However, mine is not as bad as yours, but it still make me nervous.

May I ask you this? In what county did you get pull over and what does your lawyer say?

Base on my research, as soon as you hit 100 mph, you will get some jail time. In Richmond area, you may get 30 days in jail but the judge might suspend 25 days, which mean you only have to serve 5 days in jail. The judge will probably suspend your Virginia license for 6 months, but your lawyer may be able to get the restricted license for you to go to school. But if you're from Ohio, you'll be fine. Virginia cannot suspend your Ohio license. As far as the fine, you probably looking at $500-$1000. You will also get -6 on your DMV record.

The good thing is you will not have a criminal record if this is convicted. I know a lot of people will tell you this is a class 1 misdemeanor, and it will go to your criminal record. I'm telling you this, it will not. Well, it is punish as a class 1 misdemeanor but only report to DMV, which mean it only go into your driving record. I called my lawyer and confirmed about this a month ago.

Good luck my friend! If you want, please share your story in court so that everyone knows what to prepare.

[Bigfoot424]

Originally Posted by Blackjava

I'm in the same situation as you, and I've stress out for almost 3 months (I will go to court in a couple weeks). However, mine is not as bad as yours, but it still make me nervous.

May I ask you this? In what county did you get pull over and what does your lawyer say?

Base on my research, as soon as you hit 100 mph, you will get some jail time. In Richmond area, you may get 30 days in jail but the judge might suspend 25 days, which mean you only have to serve 5 days in jail. The judge will probably suspend your Virginia license for 6 months, but your lawyer may be able to get the restricted license for you to go to school. But if you're from Ohio, you'll be fine. Virginia cannot suspend your Ohio license. As far as the fine, you probably looking at $500-$1000. You will also get -6 on your DMV record.

The good thing is you will not have a criminal record if this is convicted. I know a lot of people will tell you this is a class 1 misdemeanor, and it will go to your criminal record. I'm telling you this, it will not. Well, it is punish as a class 1 misdemeanor but only report to DMV, which mean it only go into your driving record. I called my lawyer and confirmed about this a month ago.

Good luck my friend! If you want, please share your story in court so that everyone knows what to prepare.

Please quit giving such poor advice.

[Blackjava]

Originally Posted by Bigfoot424

Please quit giving such poor advice.

What did you mean by "poor advice"? I didn't give him any advice. I was just saying that the conviction of reckless driving will not go in his criminal record; instead, it goes in his driving record.

[Bigfoot424]

Originally Posted by Blackjava

What did you mean by "poor advice"? I didn't give him any advice. I was just saying that the conviction of reckless driving will not go in his criminal record; instead, it goes in his driving record.

You're getting some bad info from the attorney. A Class 1 misdemeanor conviction in VA is a criminal conviction.

[Blackjava]

Originally Posted by Bigfoot424

You're getting some bad info from the attorney. A Class 1 misdemeanor conviction in VA is a criminal conviction.

I thought you were saying it is not a criminal conviction in other thread. LOL! Now you changed it? You also mentioned that you've confirmed this with a commonwealth attorney? What happened?

You should read this article here:

Can a Reckless Driving Charge Be Expunged? | Caddell & Weiland

Do you agree that the conviction of reckless driving cannot be expunged? Why? because it goes in people's driving record, not criminal record.

[revelated]

Originally Posted by emreed97

Hi I got a reckless driving ticket on my way to Florida in Virginia during my senior year spring break for going 100 in a 70. I know there is 100% no excuse what so ever, I put my mothers, everyone on the roads, and my life in danger and I could never ever apologize or regret it enough. I have to appear in court on tuesday with my mother, yes we have an attorney that cost $2,500.00... jfc. I just want to know what I should be expecting and if there is anything I can say to maybe get a bit of leniency? I know its outrageous to even think I'm going to get any, but all I can have is my hope right? I am going to prepare a letter because I know in the moment of my time to speak I will probably choke and cry. I am 17, never had any violations before this, (stupid stupid idiot me got a red light ticket about a month after I got the reckless driving ticket, I payed it with my own money and then took a remedial driving class for 6 hours one on one.) Besides that I have nothing against me. I know I will most likely get my licenses suspended and have to retake the licenses test, but I start college in less than 2 months.. Will I get privileges? How much is the fine going to be? What amount of points am I getting? I feel so stupid for driving that fast, I was in my mothers car while she rested her eyes because she was driving for so long running on no sleep, I took her trust and broke it. I am so stupid. We were going downhill in the mountains and in the moment I had no idea I was going that fast, her car was so smooth.. It was ridiculous what I have done, thank you for reading this. I appreciate any feedback. Respectfully, me.

My advice to you is not to expect leniency, but to act mature when you go to court. Don't ask for a slap, expect a punch ad hope for a slap in exchange for your maturity.

Frankly, the red light ticket after that makes me think the maturity might not be there.

Since our driving school systems don't seem to care to prevent reckless driving, I will just encourage you to, when free time permits you, take a few moments to Google "Nikki Catsouras". (I am warning anyone reading this post. If you're squeamish, don't do the search. That's why I'm not sharing anything else here)

Long story short, she was going way too fast and lost control. The inevitable followed shortly after. She was young, too young for that.

I just want you to pay attention to the aftermath, so you can understand what could have happened to you, your mom and others due to your actions. It's a perfect example of why it's just NOT WORTH IT to drive recklessly and it's easy to prevent.

[emreed97]

So basically I'll be getting a suspended licenses in Ohio, possible jail time, atleast $1000 fine and maybe more? Oh god i am so dumb...