Reckless driving. Part 2.

[mstng86]

Talk to multiple lawyers, and maybe talk to a judge first.

[Vertnut]

That was my plan but this lawyer made it seem like it's a bigger deal then that. He said a class b is a serious violation.

It can't hurt to talk to them before handing him $1500. That might not even be his total fee, but enough to get hin "started". Lawyers have a way of milking your ass dry, especially a young person that might not know better and is easily swayed.

[pr1042]

I got this for a class b misdemeanor. Could be off though

Sec. 12.22. CLASS B MISDEMEANOR. An individual adjudged guilty of a Class B misdemeanor shall be punished by:
(1) a fine not to exceed $2,000;
(2) confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days; or
(3) both such fine and confinement.

[Vertnut]

Drive your car thru the court house.

He's probably already done that, hence the class B...:wink1:

[91CoupeMike]

Talk to multiple lawyers, and maybe talk to a judge first.

How do I talk to a judge without a court date?

Seems like everytime I've went up there they cause a big stink whenever I mention anything about a judge.

[roliath]

Before I just hand over $1500, I'd go to the city you got it in and just talk to them (maybe even a judge?) and see what it will take to get it taken care of. If it's a max $200 fine, they might even offer deferred adjudication. I'd just pay it and move on.

Probably the most sound advice so far.

[davbrucas]

I have had a reckless driving charge. I just went to the DAs office and talked with them. Paid a fine and they dropped it to a lesser offense. I didnt have an attorney.

[VaderTT]

What did you do?

[91CoupeMike]

I got this for a class b misdemeanor. Could be off though

Sec. 12.22. CLASS B MISDEMEANOR. An individual adjudged guilty of a Class B misdemeanor shall be punished by:
(1) a fine not to exceed $2,000;
(2) confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days; or
(3) both such fine and confinement.

Reckless driving is a ticketable offense.

I looked it up when I got out of jail.

[Vertnut]

I have had a reckless driving charge. I just went to the DAs office and talked with them. Paid a fine and they dropped it to a lesser offense. I didnt have an attorney.

That's kind of what I was getting at. They don't want to go to court anymore than he does. It never hurts to be polite and act like you care, either.

[ram57ta]

[Couver]

With your priors be carefull. Shop around for law dog and plead. Better to spend money now then have this shit hanging over you the rest of your life.

[03mustangdude]

what city/county?

[AdamLX]

Shit just got sketchy.

[Broncojohnny]

You got a pretty mouth, I bet you get loved tenderly in jail.