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Real Results for Real People

When it comes to the courtroom, results matter and Rebecca Johnson Peters, Esquire delivers. 

While the outcome of every case is dependent on unique factors and can’t be predicted, Rebecca is proud of her record and ability to put her experience and talents to work for her clients.

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King And Queen County, Virginia — Traffic Defense Attorney Case Result

Repeat offender with a -8 driving point balance was at risk of a license suspension when the driver was charged with Speeding 70 MPH in a 55 MPH zone.  The driver’s speeding ticket was REDUCED to Defective Equipment, which is a non-moving violation that carries no (0) demerit points toward a driving record, and the driver avoided a license suspension.

Prince William County, Virginia — DWI Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result

A vehicle collision where the driver was accused of striking multiple parked cars and was charged with DWI 2nd Offense within 5-10 years was REDUCED to a DWI 1st Offense.  The driver walked away from Court with no jail time and was granted a restricted license during the license suspension period imposed by the Court. 

City Of Hopewell, Virginia — Traffic Attorney Case Result

A charge of Speeding 15-19 MPH over the limit (89 MPH in a 70 MPH zone) was REDUCED to Defective Equipment, which is a non-moving violation that carries no (0) demerit points toward a driving record. 

City Of Hopewell, Virginia — Reckless Driving Attorney Case Result

Reckless Driving conviction for speeding 91 MPH in a 70 MPH zone was appealed to the Circuit Court, and the charge was REDUCED to Improper Driving on appeal.

Hanover County, Virginia — Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result

Repeat offender who was at risk of a license suspension due to prior convictions was charged with class 1 misdemeanor offense Reckless Driving for speeding 89 MPH in a 70 MPH zone. The charge was REDUCED to Improper Driving, which is a traffic infraction, and the Court did not impose a license suspension. Unlike Reckless Driving, which is a misdemeanor charge that carries 6 points on a driving record for 11 years, Improper Driving is a traffic infraction which carries 3 points on a driving record for 3 years.

City Of Hopewell, Virginia — Traffic Attorney Case Result

A charge of Speeding 15-19 MPH over the limit (88 MPH in a 70 MPH zone) was REDUCED to Defective Equipment, which is a non-moving violation that carries no (0) demerit points toward a driving record. 

Greensville County, Virginia — Reckless Driving Lawyer Case Result

Class 1 misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving for speeding 82 MPH in a 55 MPH zone was REDUCED to Defective Equipment. 

Amelia County, Virginia — Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result

Repeat offender charged with class 1 misdemeanor Reckless Driving for speeding 92 MPH in a 60 MPH zone had charge REDUCED to Improper Driving. 

Goochland County, Virginia — Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result

Class 1 misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving for speeding 66 MPH in a 45 MPH zone was DISMISSED with no fine or Court costs imposed by the Court.

Dinwiddie County, Virginia — Reckless Driving Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result

Repeat offender was convicted of class 1 misdemeanor Reckless Driving for speeding 84 MPH in a 70 MPH zone.  The conviction resulted in a loss of career and livelihood for the driver, who drove for a living.  Upon review of a law change to the reckless driving statute, in which the threshold for reckless driving was raised from 81 MPH to 86 MPH, the attorney successfully was able to file a Motion to Reopen the case, which was granted.  Upon rehearing of the case, the attorney successfully convinced the Court to REDUCE the charge to Defective Equipment. 

Greensville County, Virginia — DUI Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result

Driver arrested for DUI 1st offense with a heightened BAC (blood test indicated BAC level was .15) and was also charged with Refusal.  Driver walked away from Court with no jail time.  Refusal charge was nolle prossed and DUI 1st conviction was for a normal BAC (not heightened).

Dinwiddie County, Virginia — Traffic Defense Lawyer Case Result

Repeat offender charged with Speeding 15-19 MPH above the posted speed limit (85 MPH in a 70 MPH zone) had charge REDUCED to Speeding 1-9MPH over the limit, resulting in less demerit points on driver’s record.

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