Florida Reckless Driving Charges – Orlando Criminal Attorney

Orlando Attorneys that fight all Florida reckless driving criminal offenses

If you or a loved one is arrested and charged with reckless driving in Florida, then its time to hire an experienced and aggressive Orlando Criminal Defense Lawyer. Tracey G. Kagan is a proven reckless driving lawyer in Orlando that has over 20 years fighting criminal charges in criminal courts. A Florida reckless driving charge cost you your freedom, money, and your Florida Drivers License. Don’t attempt to fight a reckless driving criminal charge on your own.

A reckless driving conviction can lead to a suspension of your Florida driver’s license, four (4) points on your driving record (if you are convicted), increased insurance premiums, or other direct and collateral consequences. . The prosecutor is required to show a willful and wanton disregard for the safety of another person or property. This requirement of the driver’s state of mind is often difficult for the prosecutor to prove. Hire Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Tracey G. Kagan after a reckless driving arrest. Call 24/7 for a free reckless driving consultation – (407) 849-9990.

Florida Reckless Driving Laws – Orlando Reckless Driving Lawyer

Aggressive Lawyers in Orlando that fight all Florida reckless driving arrests

Florida Statute Section 316.192 provides the punishments, sanctions, maximum jail time and fines, and possible driver’s license suspension upon a finding of guilt.

Florida law, 316.192(1)(a) defines the crime as a wanton or willful disregard for the safety of property or persons. Furthermore, Florida law, Section 316.192(1)(b) provides that reckless driving “per se” occurs when the person flees a law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle.

Subsection 2 of Florida Statute Section 316.192 provides for the punishment for reckless driving. For a first conviction of reckless driving, the court may impose jail time of up to 90 days.

First Offense: the minimum fine for a first offense of reckless driving is $25 and the maximum fine is $500.

Second or Subsequent Offense: the minimum fine for a second offense of reckless driving is $50 and the maximum fine is $1,000.00.

Enhanced penalties are provided in subsection (3) (c).

Property damage or non-serious personal injury – Under Section 316.192(3)(c)1, if the reckless driving causes non-serious personal injury or property damage, then the person commits a first degree misdemeanor which is punishable by up to one year in jail and a one thousand dollar fine.

Serious bodily Injury – Under Section 316.192(3)(c)(2), if the reckless driving causes serious bodily injury to another person, then the offense is a third degree felony punishable by up to five years in Florida State Prison and a five thousand dollar fine. Serious bodily injury is defined as any person injury to another person, including a physical condition which causes a substantial risk of death, impairment of function in any organ or bodily member, personal disfigurement or scarring.

If you have been charged with reckless driving in Florida, contact Orlando Reckless Driving Attorney Tracey G. Kagan to discuss this criminal charge and possible ways to avoid a conviction. Call 407-849-9990 to obtain your FREE legal consultation.