Sarasota Reckless Driving Lawyer

Also Serving Clients in Manatee County

When it comes to traffic violations, law enforcement have been known to beef up charges in order to justify giving out a ticket. In the case of reckless driving, you may have been driving in a safe manner and still cited for operating unsafely. Let me fight your ticket for you. Since 2006, my clients have trusted me when their driving privileges were in jeopardy and they needed a Sarasota reckless driving lawyer. I have the experience to help you tell your side of the story and avoid having this offense on your record.

Call (941) 909-2533 or contact Lail Law Firm, PLLC online for a free consultation with a Sarasota reckless driving attorney about what to do next. Se habla español.

What Is Reckless Driving?

When you are pulled over for a citation, an allegation of reckless driving is a choice made by the police officer.

You could be cited for reckless driving if you:

• Fled law enforcement
• Committed a first degree misdemeanor with your vehicle
• Used your vehicle to cause serious bodily injury to someone else
• Abused substances while operating your vehicle

Consequences of a Conviction

As these are considered more serious traffic violations, being convicted of reckless driving could result in license suspension, mandatory driver education programs, and even a psychosocial evaluation to put you in a drug/alcohol treatment program.

You could also face:

• Imprisonment of up to 90 days for a first offense
• Fines of up to $500
• A criminal record following you around for years to come

Will A Reckless Driving Conviction Lead To The Suspension of My Driver’s License?

Yes, a reckless driving conviction can potentially lead to the suspension of your driver's license. In Florida, reckless driving is considered a serious traffic offense, and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has the authority to take administrative action against your driving privileges.

A conviction for reckless driving can add four points to your driving record. If you have a bad driving record already, you are more likely to get your license suspended. If you received points from out-of-state tickets, they will be added to your record if they are a point-accessible violation according to Florida law.