Reckless driving. Part 2.

[ram57ta]

[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.

[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.

[VaderTT]

What did you do?

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Vertnut]

Drive your car thru the court house.

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

[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]

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.

[mstng86]

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

[Gtracer]

Like buying a car, you dont just visit one lot do you?

[Baron Von Crowder]

I'm pretty sure you could just pay the fine on that one.

[Mike]

I don't know where else to ask for advise. This place has more trolls then helpful people. But I figure some of you have dealt with a similar disgusting and would be familiar with it.

I could careless if I get trolled, just throw In some useful advice while you're at it.

Drive your car thru the court house.

[91CoupeMike]

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.

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.