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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 08/19/03
etg from CA said:
i was caught in reno, nv for powerbraking in my camaro, the cop gave me reckless driving and i spent the night in jail! i have court on aug 27, what do u guys think will happen? anybody from nevada get caught for this b4? do the points transfer to my ca license since im from ca? - note this is my first time getting a ticket for reckless driving, i have a clean record
On 08/03/03
Cy from AZ said:
You gotta hear this. About a week ago I got a pretty bad ticket. Reckless Driving and Following to close. Now you gotta hear the story. I was driving the speed limit ( yes the speed limit 45 in a 45 )on my motorcycle heading to a school. I drove through a green light when i pulled my butt up to the arch of my gas tank where it hits the seat. I streached and cooled my legs off for about 30 seconds. Then i slid back down in my seat and continued driving normal. A cop happend to pas by me and flipped a U. He followed me for over 2 miles. He followed me into a parking lot where he parked behind
On 07/25/03
Venomouschick from GA said:
i was pulling off from a light like always when the guy in the lane next to me starts to agressively drift over into my lane. i floor it to get away from me and he speeds up. a cop sees this and pulls us over. he cited me for wreckless driving. i tried to explain it to him, it was no help. i got my case bonded over to state court. the citation is $643. what can i expect in court?
On 07/04/03
adam from WV said:
I was pulled ova for reckless driving but i was on a 4wheeler i could of got charged with running but didn't does any one know how much i could be looking at paying
On 05/04/03
zac from NV said:
i was leaven my house and pulled onto a main road hit 60 in a 45 then my gas light went off so i turned on to a street that goes to my house i hit 80 in 25 when a bike hit the lights and i pulled over i got a $540 ticket reckless driving !!! it was my first ticket. what is goin happen when i go to court???
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