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In the state of Florida, reckless driving is considered a criminal traffic infraction. Although it may not be as serious as a misdemeanor, such as a DUI offense, it may still bring serious penalties and disrupt your everyday life markedly. A Jacksonville DUI attorney from the firm should be contacted so that the particular circumstances of your reckless driving infraction can be gone over immediately. The earlier an attorney gets involved in your case, the better chance you will have of avoiding harsh penalties such as jail time, community service, fines, probation, traffic school, and points on your driving record that could prove costly when seeking out car insurance.
What Is Reckless Driving?
Reckless driving is defined under Florida Statutes §316.192 as the willful driving of a vehicle with the clear disregard for the safety of others. An example of reckless driving would be fleeing from law enforcement and leading them into a high-speed chase. Other examples of reckless driving include speeding, weaving between lanes and aggressive driving behaviors, such as tailgating.
For a first time conviction of reckless driving, a defendant will find themselves facing penalties such as up to 90 days of imprisonment and/or a fine between $25 and $500. A second conviction can be penalized by up to six months of imprisonment and/or a fine between $50 and $1,000.
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In some DUI cases, a defense lawyer may seek to reduce the charge from drunk driving to reckless driving. While there can still be penalties, the reduction in charges will result in a similar reduction in consequences. Our Jacksonville DUI lawyers have helped clients to reduce DUI charges to reckless driving, as well as to avoid conviction altogether many times in the past. If the conviction is unavoidable, a skilled attorney may still be able to help you to greatly lessen the penalties involved. A key element of reckless driving convictions lies in the police officer's reports. Law enforcement is not infallible and they do make mistakes when it comes to descriptions of driving behavior.
Our defense team has been able to expose holes in the police report and contradictions in testimony that greatly affect the prosecution's ability to convict the defendant. When we take on a case, we thoroughly review every aspect of what occurred in order to build an extremely strong defense case. We have approximately 100 years of combined experience and it often shows in the outcomes we are able to obtain for our clients. We understand how important your driving record is to you and that is why we work hard to obtain dismissal of the charges, reduction of the charges, or a great reduction in the penalties.
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When I got into an accident, I didn't think I needed a lawyer. However, everything was so confusing and the insurance company was being very pushy. Once I decided I needed to contact a lawyer, I wasn't sure who to call. On the recommendation of a friend who had used him in the past and had a very good experience, I called Jason Porter. I was given an appointment the next day and it was during that appointment I knew I had contacted the right law firm. Mr. Porter was so nice and explained everything in a way that I could understand. He assured me that I would not need to do anything but to get better and he was right! He and his amazing paralegal handled everything so I didn't have to deal with all of the confusion of the insurance company while trying to heal from the injuries I sustained in the accident. Ultimately my case was settled with the insurance company and I received a very fair settlement. I am hoping I never have to use a lawyer again, but if I do, I will definitely be contacting Mr. Porter again.
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Two very scary DUI cases in my life. The first involved a wreck, the second with a very high BAC. Jason Porter and Gary Shumard, you are both so very amazing and you have saved me so much havoc on these cases. Reduced to reckless on the first, and on the second, saved me from having the interlock system order in my car, another 10 days of immobilization, and more jail time. From the beginning, these two kept my anxieties calm through this process and the outcomes took all that load off. If you are financially strapped, trust me, they will work with you on that too. Sincerely.- Gale B.
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