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Reckless Driving in Florida

If accused of the crime of Reckless Driving in Florida, you need to know the:

• Definition of Reckless Driving
• Penalties for Reckless Driving
  • Reckless Driving - First Offense
  • Reckless Driving with a Prior Conviction
  • Reckless Driving Causing Property Damage
  • Reckless Driving Causing Serious Bodily Injury
• Defenses to Reckless Driving

Definition of Reckless Driving

The crime of Reckless Driving occurs when you drive a vehicle in a manner that shows a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.

Penalties Reckless Driving

The penalties for the crime of Reckless Driving increase based upon whether you have a prior Reckless Driving conviction or if a person was injured.

Depending one the circumstances of your case, Reckless Driving in Florida can be charged as:

• First Offense Reckless Driving
• Reckless Driving with a Prior Conviction
• Reckless Driving Causing Property Damage
• Reckless Driving Causing Serious Bodily Injury

First Offense Reckless Driving

First offense Reckless Driving is a Second Degree Misdemeanor. If convicted of First Offense Reckless Driving, you would be facing any combination of the following penalties:

• Up to ninety (90) days in jail,
• Up to six months of probation, or
• A fine up to $500.

Reckless Driving with a Prior Conviction

Reckless Driving with a Prior Conviction is also a Second Degree Misdemeanor. However, if convicted of Reckless Driving with a Prior Conviction, you would be facing any combination of the following penalties:

• Up to six (6) months in jail,
• Up to six months of probation, or
• A minimum fine of $50 and a maximum fine of $500.

Reckless Driving Causing Property Damage

Reckless Driving Causing Property Damage is a First Degree Misdemeanor. If convicted of Reckless Driving Causing Property Damage, you would be facing any combination of the following penalties:

• Up to 12 (twelve) months in jail,
• Up to 12 (twelve) months of probation, or
• A fine up to $1,000.

Reckless Driving Causing Serious Bodily Injury

Reckless Driving Causing Serious Bodily Injury is a Third Degree Felony punishable as a Level 4 offense under Florida's sentencing guidelines.

Reckless Driving Causing Serious Bodily Injury, you would be facing any combination of the following penalties:

• A maximum sentence of five (5) years in prison,
• Five years of probation, or
• A fine up to $5,000.

Defenses to Reckless Driving

The general pretrial and trial defenses can be raised in any Reckless Driving case.

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