Reckless Driving – Overview – California Vehicle Code 23103
Orange County Reckless Driving Attorney
Driving recklessly is a misdemeanor in California. Under California Vehicle Code Section 23103, a person who drives a vehicle upon a highway in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving.
This crime is more than just a traffic ticket. Being convicted of reckless driving can result in a 90-day jail sentence along with a fine up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). A reckless driving conviction can also result in your driver’s license to be suspended.
Being a bad driver doesn’t necessarily result in a reckless driving charge, nor does getting into an accident. The crime has specific elements that need to be proven by the prosecutor. It must be proven that you were driving in wanton disregard for safety. You act with wanton disregard for safety when (1) you are aware that your actions present a substantial and unjustifiable risk of harm, and (2) you intentionally ignore that risk. You do not, however, have to intend to cause damage.
It is important that you consult with an experienced reckless driving attorney who can properly represent you and present your case to the judge and jury. At the Law Offices of Nam Q. Doan | OC Legal Defense, I will aggressively fight to get your case dismissed. Call today at (714) 248-DOAN (3626) or visit www.OCLegalDefense.com for more information.