How to fight a reckless driving charge?
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How to fight a reckless driving charge?
I got a letter in the mail from court saying I was charged. The cop wasn’t there, this was based on someone filing a complaint on me. I was cut off by someone and I made the mistake of getting upset and flashing my lights at him for a while, and flipping him off. Apparently he recorded this and sent it in to the highway [atrol. How do I fight this if I can’t afford a lawyer? Am I entitled to a laywer before I even enter a plea?
Asked on September 12, 2012 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Reckless driving is generally a misdemeanor charge which carries an imprisonmentterm from 5 to 90 days, a fine of $145 to $1,000, or both. Plus, DMV could place two points on your driver’s license and it may count a conviction against you in any future license suspension hearing or other legal proceeding. Also, your car insurance may be cancelled or the premium increased after a conviction. Depending on what the charge is you could be afforded an attorney by the court. I would go and speak with legal aid or other legal services attorney with the letter and ask.
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