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Reckless driving in Colorado is a serious traffic offense. It usually involves a deliberate and intentional disregard of other people’s safety and/or property when operating a vehicle, as defined in CRS 42-4-1401.
Regardless of the reckless driving charges brought against you, there’s so much at stake if you get convicted. It’s critical to maintain the services of a reputable reckless driving defense attorney. The right attorney will work diligently to protect your freedom and driving privileges. Our attorney Steven J. Pisani has a proven track record of success in handling reckless driving charges. Give him a call today to schedule a free consultation.
It’s possible for people to confuse reckless and careless driving. However, the two are different, especially in the eyes of the law. While careless driving refers to operating a vehicle without due regard to the risks, driving is only considered reckless if it involves an active disregard of the risks.
What that means is, careless drivers, don’t understand the risks they impose on other road users or property while reckless drivers are well aware of potential dangers but choose to ignore them. That makes penalties for reckless driving higher than those imposed on careless driving.
Here are some common examples of reckless driving in Colorado:
In Colorado, the points in a reckless driving ticket are as follows:
For first time offenders, reckless driving may be punishable by a fine of between $150 and $300 or 10 to 90 days in jail. However, repeat offenders could get up to six months in prison or a fine of $1000.
A reckless driving charge can result in several administrative penalties. The most popular penalty is the addition of points on your driving record, resulting in a license suspension and high insurance rates.
Special circumstances surrounding your reckless driving case will play a significant role in determining the kind of penalty imposed on you. If the consequences of reckless driving result in injuries, the penalties often tend to be harsher. If you cause the death of another person, you may get charged with vehicular homicide, which attracts even more stringent penalties.
Facing charges for reckless driving can be frustrating, and the consequences can be life-altering. This is where the Law Offices of Steven J. Pisani comes in. Our experienced traffic defense attorneys can work aggressively to fight your charges, obtain a much less penalty, or dismiss your case altogether.
The impacts of a reckless driving conviction go beyond serving jail time and paying fines. Sometimes, a conviction will cost you your job, security clearance, and even prevent you from enlisting in the army or becoming a lawyer. In other instances, you may be asked to disclose your criminal records during background checks when applying for a job and higher education, and a past conviction will only lower your eligibility.
In addition, the police will not be keen to give you warnings for simple traffic violations, and courts will be less lenient towards you in the future.
Worse still, a reckless driving conviction cannot be expunged. That’s why you need to hire a reputable reckless driving defense attorney to fight your charges and reduce the impact of a conviction.
If you’re searching for an attorney to hold a brief on your reckless driving charge in Colorado, you should consider whether the lawyer will spend time talking to you and pointing out what is essential.
The right reckless driving defense attorney should commit to your case and have extensive experience in handling cases similar to yours. Of course, your lawyer of choice should be able to handle any surprises that the prosecution can bring up.
The attorney should have an exceptional understanding of Colorado criminal law and know how to navigate evidence issues and, most importantly, defend you where it matters most, the courtroom.
At the Law Offices of Steven J. Pisani, our lawyer is exceptionally qualified to handle reckless driving charges and is readily accessible.
Call us today at (303) 635-6768 and get an expert to advise on how to beat your reckless driving charges. Our experienced attorney has handled many cases in the past and knows what it takes to get you off the hook.
