| Speak Up! Topics |
 |
| (61) |
| (5) |
| (6) |
| (5) |
| (4) |
| (44) |
| (25) |
| (187) |
| (67) |
| (219) |
| (23) |
| (17) |
| (91) |
| (15) |
| (16) |
| (15) |
| (378) |
| (118) |
| (31) |
| (34) |
| (8) |
| (87) |
| (6) |
| (107) |
| (24) |
|
|
 |
Speak Up! - View Question #25 |
 printer friendly version
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.
|
|
| Comments |
| 31 thru 35 of 60 comments |
... 6 [ 7 ] 8 9 10 ...
|
|
On 02/24/03
Jim from CT said:
you could try and argue that if the parking lot is considered to be private property, one year me and my friend's did donuts in a parking lot when there was snow on the ground, someone must have called the cops but by the time we were done they just drove by and we saw them hiding across the street watching to probably try and catch us in the act, i don't see why he wouldn't say somethin there instead of pulling u over later
|
On 01/14/03
Jon from OH said:
I was driving, and my friend threw a waterballoon and it hit a car. The guy followed us, so I tried to lose him. I sped threw a few side streets, and eventually went out on the main road. For the most part on the main road I drove under the speed limit, stopped at stop lights and such. Eventually cops came and stopped us. Apparently the guy we hit was a cop on his way to work (what bad luck...he was in a normal car) I think the ticket said it was Reckless Endangerment of Public. What do you think I'll get just for driving? ANd what about my friend who threw the balloon?
|
On 01/02/03
Brett from CA said:
I was joy riding in my neighborhood with my brother and i was going 50 in a 25 zone. What will I get?
|
On 12/11/02
Alan from WV said:
Im 17 and was pulled over for doing 87 in a 30 and passing in a double yellow line area....I got a ticket for crossing the double yellow lines, reckless driving, and speeding. Does anyone have any idea of what i will face?
thank god im not 18 yet...I've definitely learned my lesson.
|
On 08/07/02
pDiddy from CA said:
i got a reckless for being at a street race and tried to get away from police i got arrested and my parents picked me up but its cool since my aunts a DA. so i guess im lucky and Im going to the Air Force.
|
| 31 thru 35 of 60 comments |
... 6 [ 7 ] 8 9 10 ...
|
|
|
|
| Read more about the law and Driving |
|
|
