RECKLESS DRIVING IN FLORIDA

To start with, there are certain offenses that no driver wants on their record. So, next to a DUI and DWI offense, a reckless driving ticket is one of the most negative traffic offenses that a driver can get in Florida.

Were you cited for reckless driving? If so, you are facing some serious penalties for this criminal offense. But, don’t worry you have options and the RHINO Lawyers are here to help you.

What Constitutes Reckless Driving

First, Florida Statute 316.192 defines reckless driving. In short, it is any person who drives a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for safety or property. Thus, the nature of the offense speaks to the state of mind of the person driving. And, it extends further than simple neglect.

For this reason, law enforcement can charge you with reckless driving. Regardless, if an accident occurred. So, a reckless driving ticket could come from acts like speeding, tailgating, failure to yield and weaving in and out of traffic.

Sample Case Results

We have successfully defended countless similar charges in Florida since 2011.

• 19-CT-3131 Case Number: DISMISSED
• 18-CT-7356 Case Number: DISMISSED
• 17-CT-15273 Case Number: DISMISSED

The results shown above are actual case results recently obtained by RHINO Lawyers. These results are not necessarily representative of all results obtained by RHINO Lawyers. A prospective client’s particular facts and circumstances may differ from the above-listed cases.

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Thus, RHINO Lawyers’ criminal defense team will leave no stone unturned in helping you. In fact, we will work to discover all the unique circumstances impacting your case. More importantly, our former state prosecutor will leverage his knowledge to help your case.

Lastly, we fully understand your position and can guide you through a system molded by law enforcement, judges, and lawyers for decades. Having won cases for our clients in similar circumstances, we know what it takes to fight on your behalf.

CONTACT YOUR FLORIDA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

Let RHINO Lawyers’ former State Attorney and Prosecutor start helping YOU immediately by giving you free advice regarding the facts of your case.

So, get YOUR Free Case Analysis now by texting us, chatting with us online, completing the form below, or by calling 844.246.1238.

Penalties for Reckless Driving

To start with, in Florida, reckless driving is a second-degree misdemeanor, and can impose any combination of the following penalties:

• Up to 90 days in jail
• Up to a $500 fine

Secondly, if convicted of a second offense, each of those possible punishments doubles.

• Up to 6 months in jail
• Up to a $1,000 fine

Thirdly, if property damage occurred in the reckless driving incident, or you cause serious bodily harm to a passenger or another driver, you are facing a third-degree felony. The penalties could include:

• Up to 5 years in prison
• 5 years or less of probation
• Up to a $5,000 fine

In addition to these legal ramifications, if charged with reckless driving you will also have consequences that extend to your automobile insurance. Because insurance companies treat reckless driving offenses with the utmost seriousness. A reckless driving offense could double or triple your insurance premiums.

So, if you are facing a reckless driving charge, the criminal defense team at RHINO Lawyers will help you charge this offense head-on. Don’t dismiss a reckless driving charge as simply another traffic ticket.

How We Will Help With Your Reckless Driving Ticket

In short, our team will leave no stone unturned in helping you. In fact, we will work to discover all the unique circumstances impacting your case. Together, we can uncover key details such as personal circumstances, false readings, unique road conditions, officers failing to follow procedures, and the many other factors that can have a profound impact on your case outcome.

Above all, we uncover these key facts in your case. Then, we will charge ahead by working directly with your prosecutor. Furthermore, we will demand your case be completely dropped or your charges drastically reduced.

CONTACT YOUR FLORIDA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

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Let RHINO Lawyers’ former State Attorney and Prosecutor start helping YOU immediately by giving you free advice regarding the facts of your case.

So, get YOUR Free Case Analysis now by texting us, chatting with us online, completing the form below, or by calling 844.246.1238.