Drag Racing / Racing Charges

Were you pulled over and cited for racing or drag racing? This is a serious misdemeanor traffic violation. If convicted, you may face jail time, fines and driver’s license suspension. Furthermore, it is a criminal charge which will mark your permanent record.

Contact a traffic lawyer as soon as possible if you have been accused of racing. By consulting a criminal defense lawyer in your area, you can find out what needs to be done to avoid maximum penalties and a conviction altogether.  

Traffic Lawyers in Richmond, Virginia

At Brisendine, Overand, Buster & Bernstein, our attorneys take on racing and drag racing cases for clients throughout Richmond and the surrounding areas in Virginia. With 36 combined years of experience as well as tenure as Public Defenders, our attorneys are fully capable of helping drivers who have been accused of racing in Virginia.

Racing is the criminal offense of engaging in a race with another vehicle on a public roadway or on another’s property (having permission from the property owner may be a valid defense for a racing charge.) Even if an individual aids and abets others in engaging in a race, this individual may also face racing charges.

A driver who is accused of racing will face reckless driving charges. If found guilty, he or she will face up to 12 months in jail, and/or a fine totaling $2,500. A racing conviction will also result in 6 demerit points on the person’s driving record, which will stay on his or her record for 11 years. These demerit points may result in increased auto insurance costs as well as driver’s license suspension.

Racing / Drag Racing Defense Lawyer

Don’t hesitate in consulting a Richmond traffic attorney if you have been accused of racing. You will need an attorney on your side as soon as possible to protect your interests and your rights through the entire criminal process associated with this traffic offense. At Brisendine, Overand, Buster & Bernstein, we offer a free case evaluation to discuss your case and see how we can help.

Contact a Richmond criminal defense attorney at our firm today!