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 02/15/04
donovan from GA said:
I was arrested in August for possesion of alcohol by a minor. I just got my punishment of 24 hrs community service and 1 AA meeting.
Then last week I was doin donuts in a parking lot. Got charged with Reckless Driving, Reckless Conduct and Laying Drag. What do u think i'm lookin at as a punishment?
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On 02/14/04
Frankie from IN said:
I was caught doing 101 mph in a 65 mph speed limit. That's 34 over! I didn't realize i was going that fast but i hear the punishment is severe for reckless driving. Someone plz comment back and let me know what possible consequences are.
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On 01/21/04
Hadlin from NC said:
I got pulled this morning, on my way to school going 70 in a 45, i honestly didn't know i was going that fast, i was driving witht he music, (guns-n-roses) and i don't know what is going to happen, does anyone else?
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On 01/18/04
kja from IL said:
People keep saying, "Unfortunately, a cop saw me < insert dangerous and reckless driving incident here > and pulled me over." It is NOT unfortunate that a cop saw you and pulled you over. It is unfortunate that YOU made a dangerous decision to drive without any consideration for the lives of other people, children, and animals. It is unfortunate that YOU are not in jail so that the rest of us could breathe a little easier. It is unfortunate that YOU don't take responsibility for your actions and instead go looking for ways that YOU can get off with a lesser penalty. As far as I am concern
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On 12/29/03
mike from TN said:
i did like the same thing kinda i did a rolling stop and the cop was going the other way so i evaded him by speeding and running stop signs to get away and he gave me reckless driving when he found me hiding in a driveway
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