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How will a reckless endangerment charge affect my driving privileges?
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Reckless Endangerment and Your Driving Record
Depending on the circumstances and the state in which you reside, reckless endangerment can either be classified as a misdemeanor or as a felony. Both charges come with heavy ramifications and are generally more serious than a minor traffic ticket.In Washington, for example, a reckless endangerment gross misdemeanor conviction carries a maximum fine of $5,000, one year in jail, loss of license and three years of providing proof of SR-22 insurance following license reinstatement.
Examples of reckless endangerment include:
- DUI or DWI.
- Aggravated assault with a vehicle.
- Excessive speeding on any public road.
- Passing in a no passing zone.
- Dangerous and aggressive tailgating.
- Dangerous weaving through traffic.
- Unlawfully passing a loading or unloading school bus.
- Speeding through a construction zone.
Should you be charged with both you should solicit the help of a DUI lawyer. These attorneys are experienced in such cases and can use their court knowledge to possibly have the charges reduced or even dismissed. If not, you could face possible long-term consequences like a permanently marred driving record, possible habitual traffic offender status (contingent on past driving record) and lifelong, steep insurance rates.
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