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Will I have to go to jail for a reckless driving I have not got a ticket in 15 years?
Asked on Aug 27th, 2012 on Personal Injury - Georgia
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Received a ticket for 75 plus in a fifty-five zone and got a reckless driving as a result. No accident, no alcohol, no drugs just going too fast.
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Personal Injury — Plaintiff Attorney serving Taylor, MI
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IT is a criminal case, but not one that is likely to send you to jail.
Answered on Aug 29th, 2012 at 11:26 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
It is up to the judge. 15 mph over the speed limit is considered reckless driving, and is a 6 point ticket in Michigan. Bring a toothbrush to court, just in case.
Answered on Aug 29th, 2012 at 12:39 PM
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That's ridiculous. Get a local attorney on board right away and challenge the ticket for sure.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 9:26 PM
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No plea bargain it down to a lesser included offense.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 3:05 PM
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No. You will likely not have to go to jail for this offense. You can also contest it if you wish. However, jail time for such an offense is not typical.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 2:58 PM
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No jail. Just a lot of fines.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 2:36 PM
This largely depends on the judge and jurisdiction, however it is NOT common that reckless driving convictions result in jail time, although the judge does have the power to sentence as such.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 2:26 PM
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Get and attorney. With representation the charge should be capable of being reduced, unless the real charge was "contempt of cop".
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 2:19 PM
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Probably not. It will lead to 5 points and maybe a higher fine but not jail.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 2:02 PM
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It is unlikely that you would serve any jail time based on the fact pattern as you describe it.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 2:01 PM
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It does carry a potential jail sentence of 30 days, but such a sentence is rare, unless you cannot pay the fine.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 1:38 PM
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You got a speeding ticket and one for reckless driving? Get you a good traffic court lawyer and he will bargain with the DA and perhaps get one of those dropped or the spewed reduced. It ids most unlikely that you would go to jail. All our jails and prisons are full of serious criminals, felons, breakin artists etc. get you a good lawyer and let him work something out for you. with your record you are not a candidate for jail. Your biggest problem will be your insurance premiums. They will go sky high most likely.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 1:08 PM
Generally speaking, the answer to your question is "probably not." I say "probably" only because the judge does have a right to sentence you to jail for reckless. Typically, judges do not impose jail time for reckless by speed unless your speed is around 90 MPH or above.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 1:08 PM
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They don't have enough space in jail. They are letting out non-violent drug offenders to make room for murderers and armed robbers. Expect a hefty fine and points against your license, though. I recommend that you hire a traffic attorney who may be able to get the charge reduced (simple speeding, etc.) and save you some points.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 1:07 PM