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Reckless Driving Cases

It is against the law to drive recklessly in the State of California. California Vehicle Code section 23103(a) says, "Any person who drives any vehicle upon a highway in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving." Willful implies intent or purpose, while wanton expresses a reckless disregard of consequences. In plain English, Vehicle Code 23103 makes it illegal to voluntarily drive a motor vehicle with an intentional or conscious disregard for the safety of persons or property.

Reckless driving is a misdemeanor and the potential consequences are immense. If you are convicted of reckless driving, you could face a maximum of 90 days in jail and a fine of $1000.00. It also counts as 2 points on your driving record and could have severe implications on your privilege to operate a motor vehicle. It would undoubtedly cause any person's insurance rates to skyrocket. A reckless driving conviction can also have a negative impact on a person's employment, especially if you drive for a living. Compare this to an average speeding ticket. The average violation for speeding is not a misdemeanor, but an infraction, which is not punishable by incarceration. Speeding is only 1 point on your driving record, which can often be erased by traffic school. None of this is true for reckless driving.

There is a great deal that an experienced law firm such as Wallin & Klarich can do for people accused of reckless driving. Wallin & Klarich is aware of many defenses that can be used to avoid a misdemeanor conviction of reckless driving on your record and prevent the consequences mentioned above. For example, your speed alone cannot constitute a reckless driving conviction, per California Jury Instruction section 16.841. This knowledge alone has prevented many Wallin & Klarich clients from being convicted of reckless driving.

Wallin & Klarich has been in business for almost three decades helping people in their time of need. During this time we have successfully represented countless people faced with reckless driving charges. If you are facing reckless driving charges, seek the advice of our experienced California reckless driving defense lawyers and call Wallin & Klarich.

At Wallin & Klarich, we approach every case with the belief that the person we're defending could easily be one of our own family members. We've seen firsthand how stressful legal matters can be for our clients and their loved ones. We are committed to being available to our clients at all times -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If you or someone you love is facing a DMV matter in Southern California, you should call Wallin & Klarich today for a free evaluation of your case. Call 1-888-782-5196 or fill out our online consultation form to get in contact with a legal professional today. We will be there when you call.

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