Can a Reckless Driving Charge Be Dismissed in Florida?
Reckless driving is a serious offense in Florida. It’s the closest offense to drunk driving that exists. We have seen drunk driving charges reduced to a lesser charge of reckless driving. In fact, under those circumstances, they often refer to the offense as a “wet reckless.” A person shows a willful and wanton disregard for the person and property of others when they drive recklessly. A...Read More
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Can Reckless Driving Be Reduced in Florida?
The State of Florida takes reckless driving charges seriously. Even a conviction on a first offense is punishable. You could face up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $500. Under certain circumstances, a felony could result from a reckless driving charge. Other long-term consequences can follow a reckless driving conviction that might affect a person’s employment, educational and housing...Read More
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Can Reckless Driving Be Expunged in Florida?
As per Florida Statute 316.192, reckless driving involves operating a vehicle with “a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.” Any number of driving behaviors can constitute reckless driving. Those might include: Following a vehicle too closely. Intentionally running a red light or other traffic control devices. Weaving in and out of traffic. Fleeing a law...Read More
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How Long Does Reckless Driving Stay on Record?
As per Florida Statute 316.192, a person drives recklessly when he or she operates a vehicle in “willful or wanton disregard of persons or property.” A charge of reckless driving is taken seriously by Florida prosecutors and judges. Some Florida DUI charges can get reduced to reckless driving. Given the facts of a case, law enforcement, insurance companies, and potential employers are all able...Read More
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What To Do If You Receive a Red Light Camera Violation
Why did I receive a Notice of Violation? To start with, it is based upon images captured. So, the automated system determined your vehicle committed a red light camera violation. And, as the vehicle owner, they mail the Notice of Violation to you. How much is the fine? Actually, each red light camera violation citations carry a $158 statutory penalty. Yet, you will not receive points against...Read More
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7 Interesting Driving Citation Statistics
Chances are you’ve probably heard someone else complaining about how bad drivers from a particular state are, and chances are we have all been at least a little guilty of this type of stereotyping ourselves. However, the truth of the matter is though that every state has plenty of really bad drivers these days. So, of course, this leads to some very interesting driving citation statistics that...Read More
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