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Question: What is the punishment for reckless driving and six counts of public endangerment?
Answer: Reckless driving is a class 2 misdemeanor which is punishable by up to 4 months in jail, up to 2 years probation, and a fine of up to $750.00. In addition, your driving privileges could be suspended for up to 90 days. If you have a prior conviction for negligent homicide, manslaughter, or a DUI, reckless driving becomes a class 1 misdemeanor and you must serve at least 20 days in jail before you are eligible for probation, you may be fined up to $2500.00, and your drivers license will be revoked.
Endangerment is a class 1 misdemeanor which is punishable by up to 6 months in jail, up to 3 years probation, and a fine of up to $2500.00. However, if you endangered someone to the point there was a substantial risk of death, the crime becomes a class 6 felony, which is punishable by up to 1.5 years in prison, up to 3 years probation, and a fine of up to $150,000.00, yes, that's $150,000.00.
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On 01/19/07
CRYSTAL from VA said:
NOT SURE YOULL ANSWER HE IS 19 YEARS OF AGE AND STILL IN SCHOOL WAS TOLD CAN BE TRIED AS A MINOR FOR RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT CHARGE BECAUSE IN SCHOOL THAT HE WANT BE TRIED AS ADULT EVEN THOUGH HE IS OF AGE IS THAT TRUE? AND IF CHARGED WHAT DO YOU THINK HE IS FACING?
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On 08/23/06
br from AZ said:
I got arrested in thrown in jail with 14 charges...three criminal and 11 civil...the cop said he was arresting me for reckless driving then wrote down all the other charges...I want to know if i even have a chance of not getting any jail time?
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On 07/20/06
Frankie from NV said:
I got caught doing 138 in a 70! That's nearly twice the speed limit! I was told that I'd get 8 pts on my record, suspended license, jail time, and a $1,200 fine. I got lucky. The judge reduced it to an illegal parking ticket and a $500 fine. It didn't go on my record. Since then, I haven't gone 5 over the speed limit. I learned my lesson. I really doubt first time reckless driving punishments should be so serious! I know that if I did it again, I could lose everything! My car, my license, my job, my life, EVERYTHING! Just b/c you have a fast car, doesn't mean you have to speed! Not worth it!
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On 06/18/06
Brian from CT said:
Well, I think I got everyone beat. I am 16 years old and have only had my license for no more than a month . I got a reckless driving ticket, going 100mph in a 65mph. This is a first time offense so I am looking at a potential suspension and hefty fine. But who knows.
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On 03/21/06
Tyler from VA said:
Same, I was on the highway at 3:15 am an not a car in sight. I was helping my wife baby sit and we were just wanting to get home. I was going 83 in a 60, and got a wreckless driving ticket. I have a court date coming up in April,
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