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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 07/26/02
What ? from WV said:
Someone I know just got handcuffed and put in jail for his tires barking while pulling out of a stop sign. He had to pay a 400 dollars for bail and is going to have appear at court in a few days which will cause him to loose a few days work. This was in NC and he lives in WV. The choices the cops gave him were to leave the car(and take the chance that it might get stolen) or have it towed al the way to WV(who wants to pay for that). All this under the name of wreckless driving.
On 07/23/02
J from NV said:
yeah my friend just got a ticket for racing and trid to fight it but lost. He used on of those lawyers that are free and it did not work. his fine was $800 and his insurance doubled.
On 07/21/02
duck from CA said:
I was racing and i was in the fast lane and i was comin up on another car and the guy i was racing wasnt letting up so instead of just braking, i swerved into oncoming traffic to avoid the car ahead of me and got back into my lane. UNfortunately a cop must have seen me and i was pulled over seconds later and given a reckless driving citation. this is my first traffic violation of any sort. I have a court date comin up.
On 07/09/02
Brooks from MD said:
I was doing 80 in a 65 on I-85 at 6:30 in the morning with no traffic, I was pulled over and charged for reckless driving, i hope since this is my first ticket and i got a good excuse maybe i'll get lucky.
On 06/25/02
Joe from VA said:
I simply..Was doing 90 in a 65..At 3:30 in the morning..No cars in sight..trying to get home to get some sleep...bam...VA state troopers chasing me down..Bam Reckless Driving
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