How bad am I F*ed for reckless driving?
09-08-2007, 03:37 PM
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How bad am I F*ed for reckless driving? I was typing a long detailed story of what happened but the I rememebered all of the cases of the cops actually reading what people wrote online and using it against them in court. So this is what I have:
115 in a 65 - Reckless Driving Class B Misdemeanor and I already spent 24 hours in the downtown jail
I have a completely clean traffic and criminal record and I'm a 21 year old student. How bad do you think the judge is going to stick it to me?
This was stolen from another post:
Just wondering if anyone has similar experiences before I find out for myself on Friday.
115 in a 65 - Reckless Driving Class B Misdemeanor and I already spent 24 hours in the downtown jail
I have a completely clean traffic and criminal record and I'm a 21 year old student. How bad do you think the judge is going to stick it to me?
This was stolen from another post:
Originally Posted by BlackMagicC5
Yes it does. Chances are when he goes to court they will be aware that he was street racing. He can't get "charged" for it, but it will weigh in the decision, which is not good. They might go harder on him for the reckless driving and speeding because he was street racing. In most states reckless driving is a criminal offense. Your lucky the cop didn't take you to jail, but your not out of the woods yet.
State of Texas:
Sec. 545.401. Reckless Driving; Offense.
(a) A person commits an offense if the person drives a vehicle in wilful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.
(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:
(1) a fine not to exceed $200;
(2) confinement in county jail for not more than 30 days; or
(3) both the fine and the confinement.
(c) Notwithstanding Section 542.001, this section applies to:
(1) a private access way or parking area provided for a client or patron by a business, other than a private residential property or the property of a garage or parking lot for which a charge is made for the storing or parking of motor vehicles; and
(2) a highway or other public place.
(d) Notwithstanding Section 542.004, this section applies to a person, a team, or motor vehicles and other equipment engaged in work on a highway surface.
State of Texas:
Sec. 545.401. Reckless Driving; Offense.
(a) A person commits an offense if the person drives a vehicle in wilful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.
(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:
(1) a fine not to exceed $200;
(2) confinement in county jail for not more than 30 days; or
(3) both the fine and the confinement.
(c) Notwithstanding Section 542.001, this section applies to:
(1) a private access way or parking area provided for a client or patron by a business, other than a private residential property or the property of a garage or parking lot for which a charge is made for the storing or parking of motor vehicles; and
(2) a highway or other public place.
(d) Notwithstanding Section 542.004, this section applies to a person, a team, or motor vehicles and other equipment engaged in work on a highway surface.
Just wondering if anyone has similar experiences before I find out for myself on Friday.
09-08-2007, 04:22 PM
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i went to jail for street racing. 140+ in a 65.
20 yr old student
Went to court 5 times, ended up with a 150$ speeding ticket.
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20 yr old student
Went to court 5 times, ended up with a 150$ speeding ticket.
Todd Leffler
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Great guy, used to be the DA in several courts.
09-08-2007, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SiL3NtXWS6
i went to jail for street racing. 140+ in a 65.
20 yr old student
Went to court 5 times, ended up with a 150$ speeding ticket.
Todd Leffler
731 557 1816
Great guy, used to be the DA in several courts.
20 yr old student
Went to court 5 times, ended up with a 150$ speeding ticket.
Todd Leffler
731 557 1816
Great guy, used to be the DA in several courts.
That is Awsome!!! Great Lawer!!!My Buddie Got Stuck with A $500 Fine , Year Probation and 40hrs CS.... For 140 in a 65
09-08-2007, 05:51 PM
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person drives a vehicle in wilful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.
Had one of those down in Port Aransas this past spring break. Me and my friend in his Corvette got busted doin' donuts out on the beach. All I got stuck with was a $190 fine and it didn't go on my record because I took care of it within 3 weeks.
Had one of those down in Port Aransas this past spring break. Me and my friend in his Corvette got busted doin' donuts out on the beach. All I got stuck with was a $190 fine and it didn't go on my record because I took care of it within 3 weeks.
09-08-2007, 09:02 PM
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When your doing 145 and a police unit is stationary, how do you guys not let your head start get you at least five blocks before he can actually get near 100 to even get within a good view of you? There's all kinds of options to duck, u turn etc, even though it's not a smart move because of the consequences.
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09-08-2007, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Grimlock1968
When your doing 145 and a police unit is stationary, how do you guys not let your head start get you at least five blocks before he can actually get near 100 to even get within a good view of you? There's all kinds of options to duck, u turn etc, even though it's not a smart move because of the consequences.
09-08-2007, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Grimlock1968
When your doing 145 and a police unit is stationary, how do you guys not let your head start get you at least five blocks before he can actually get near 100 to even get within a good view of you? There's all kinds of options to duck, u turn etc, even though it's not a smart move because of the consequences.
09-08-2007, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Grimlock1968
When your doing 145 and a police unit is stationary, how do you guys not let your head start get you at least five blocks before he can actually get near 100 to even get within a good view of you? There's all kinds of options to duck, u turn etc, even though it's not a smart move because of the consequences.
I agree....going that fast you will be a good mile ahead of him before he even gets to anywhere close to your speed....on second thought, i think i would stop too lol
09-09-2007, 01:01 AM
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i think if i were going 145 i wouldnt slow down.. id but a couple exits on him, get off, turn off my lights, and take the back roads home.
but yeah, i almost went to jail for wreckless driving. but the cop let me go with a verbal warning. nice guy he was.
but yeah, i almost went to jail for wreckless driving. but the cop let me go with a verbal warning. nice guy he was.
09-09-2007, 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by rsodeputy61
hey, it's up to you....love a good pursuit!
Yes..... The Force is strong with this one. No Jedi mind tricks on him.
I can't run...... with a car like mine and being former law enforcement, the (Law Dogs) know me pretty good.
09-09-2007, 03:06 AM
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Last week someone localy tried to run from the cops on a bike. Don't know exactly what kind it was, but I do know it was a 600. The idiot went from the highway into a city. He tried to make a 25mph turn goin' like 90mph and lost it, got busted and went to jail. If it was me, I would have stayed on the highway and lost 'em, then I would have called someone with a truck so I could load up my bike and then go back home.
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I'm sort of dealing with this myself at the moment... I got clocked at 120ish but the ticket itself said 100 in a 65 going down 45
but, my problem is this. I tried rescheduling a court date a week before, the day of, and a week after the actual court date on the ticket, they told me each time they had no record... I blew it off thinking maybe it got thrown out. a year and a half later, I find out I've got a warrant in Lamarque county... called the court, and apparently the ticket was filed 3 weeks after my court date.
anyone know a good lawyer in that area?
but, my problem is this. I tried rescheduling a court date a week before, the day of, and a week after the actual court date on the ticket, they told me each time they had no record... I blew it off thinking maybe it got thrown out. a year and a half later, I find out I've got a warrant in Lamarque county... called the court, and apparently the ticket was filed 3 weeks after my court date.
anyone know a good lawyer in that area?
09-09-2007, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by UB2SLO
Depends on where you live!! City.. No good. Country.. Love them back roads.
Dukes of Hazzard style eh?
In that case, they just look for your cloud of dust kicking up behind you.
09-09-2007, 11:05 AM
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got mine reduced to a speeding (700$ fine). with a good good lawyer (hefty fee also). mine was 87 in a 25 (kinda hard for an attorney talk my way out of why i was goin so fast in a 25). they are more leanient if you get in trouble on some sort of highway, easier for the attorney/lawyer.