Orange County Reckless Driving Attorney
California Criminal Defense Lawyer
Reckless driving is an offense which is punishable by jail time in California. Although many may consider reckless driving to be a minor criminal offense, it is still a misdemeanor and can result in fines as well as jail time for a person convicted of this crime. It also impacts your driving record with the DMV, resulting in two points on your record. Your insurance premium may be subject to an increase, or your policy may even be cancelled.
A criminal defense lawyer can help you avoid a reckless driving conviction, so you do not have to face the harsh penalties associated with this offense. By proving that you were not acting with intentional and extreme disregard for the safety of others, your lawyer can help have this misdemeanor offense reduced to an infraction – an offense which requires no jail time.
Orange County Defense Lawyer, Barney B. Gibbs
My name is Barney B. Gibbs, and I am an Orange County criminal defense lawyer with over 25 years of experience in the field of criminal law. I have handled over 2,000 cases thus far in my legal career and
have secured dismissed charges for over 1,000 cases. If you have been accused of or arrested for reckless driving, you will need an attorney who can look out for your rights and help you avoid a conviction. With my experience and knowledge in this field, I am able to build successful defense strategies for my clients. Additionally, my persistence and aggressive negotiation and litigation techniques enable me to secure winning verdicts even in difficult cases.
Reckless driving, in California, is defined as driving a motor vehicle with intentional and wanton (unrestrained or reckless) disregard for the safety of others and for property. You must have been aware that your actions could have harmful effects on those around you and must have intentionally disregarded that risk. The penalties for reckless driving in California include:
5 to 90 days in jail
$145 to $1000 fine
2 points on DMV driving record
Increased insurance premiums
Additional criminal penalties if injury or death is involved
Additionally, reckless driving is often charged along with other criminal offenses, such as DUI (driving under the influence), vehicular manslaughter orhit and run.
As a defense lawyer, I take on cases throughout Tustin, Anaheim, Irvine, Fullerton, Westminster, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana and Newport Beach.
Contact Orange County reckless driving defense attorney Barney B. Gibbs today!