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Experienced Counsel Is Needed For Reckless Driving Charges
July 31, 2010
Although reckless driving is generally a misdemeanor offense and often carries no jail time if no other offense is associated with it, like DUI, there are consequences that can significantly affect one’s daily life. Accordingly, you will need the skills of a criminal attorney or DUI attorney to protect your rights.
Reckless driving means operating a motor vehicle with a wanton disregard for the safety of people or property. Courts have considered someone to be driving recklessly even while traveling at the speed limit if weather problems such as heavy fog or snow in addition to high traffic volume rendered such speeds dangerous.
An experienced DUI or criminal lawyer can review the facts of your case and determine if your driving conduct fits the definition of reckless driving as defined in that state’s motor vehicle code. If your driving behavior contained a combination of seemingly innocuous offenses, however, a charge of reckless driving might be sustained in court.
Often, a driver charged with DUI is also charged with reckless driving, a separate offense. It may be a factor in determining your knowledge of the risk you took to drive while under the influence and disregarded it, however.
Being convicted of reckless driving can have numerous consequences, even including jail time if the incident is serious enough. Whether or not the driver has previous offenses or is on parole may further impact the punishment that is prescribed.
Make sure you look after your rights, while protecting your vehicle and driver’s license by calling a criminal lawyer who specializes in reckless driving cases.
Robert G. Hyman, Stafford VA DUI attorney has been proudly serving Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg Virginia and the neighboring counties for over 28 years. Whether you are a juvenile or adult, we will assist and defend you throughout the entire process.