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What can I do about my upcoming court date for reckless driving charge which I feel is unjust?
Asked on Apr 24th, 2013 on Criminal Law - South Carolina
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I am very concerned because I am a physician and I do not want this to affect my medical licensure and my secret clearance with the military as an officer.
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Hire an attorney to represent you for the reckless driving charge. Most likely, a traffic law attorney can get the charge reduced to a lesser offense, maybe even "illegal parking." If you want to fight this in court, you will need to hire an attorney to try the case for you, which can be expensive.
Answered on Apr 29th, 2013 at 4:09 AM
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In Colorado reckless driving is a misdemeanor and a conviction can have eight points, assuming there was no accident and/or injuries and no other driving infractions or points on your driving record your driver's license I would not expect that your license would be suspended. As for your license, if there is any adverse consequences for a misdemeanor conviction with your record, would depend on the state you are licensed and prior conduct. Retaining an attorney allows you to challenge the sufficiency of the evidence and potentially make arguments to the DA for a reduction in charges.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 11:47 PM
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Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 11:42 PM
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Get an attorney, explain you position and hopefully have the charge reduced or dismissed.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 10:06 PM
Hire a lawyer, who can likely get this relatively minor charge reduced or infracted.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 11:50 AM
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Your driving infraction will not affect your medical license or secret clearance, since is not criminal.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 11:49 AM
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You may have more success negotiating a settlement if you hire an attorney who can discuss the matter with the police officer. Otherwise you can go to court and ask for a trial. I have probably seen 50 of these traffic ticket bench trials and the state lost only 1 or 2
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 11:48 AM