California Reckless Driving Defense Attorney

Experienced Legal Help When You Need It Most

A California reckless driving charge carrier with it much more than a traffic violation. A conviction is treated as a criminal charge and can result in fines, points added to your driving record, a misdemeanor charge, loss of your driving privileges, jail time and a hike in your insurance premium. California law treats a reckless driving conviction very seriously. If you are facing these charges, it is in your best interest to hire a criminal defense attorney who specifically handles reckless driving defense to protect your legal rights and avoid a conviction.Reckless Driving

The Srai Law Office provides aggressive legal representation for reckless driving offenses. Contact attorney Gurjit Srai for expert advice and resourceful legal services that can effectively help you avoid the negative and harsh consequences of a reckless driving conviction.

Defining Reckless Driving Charges Under California’s Laws

California Vehicle Code § 23103 defines reckless driving as driving a vehicle “in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.” You can face reckless driving charges on public roadways or in a public or private parking lot. Reckless driving charges can, and often do, come in conjunction with other criminal charges stemming from the same incident.

The elements of California Reckless Driving Under Vehicle Code § 23103

In order for the prosecutor to successfully convict you on a charge of reckless driving, he or she must prove that:

  •  You drove a vehicle (on a highway/in and off street parking facility); AND
  • You intentionally drove with wanton disregard for the safety of other

“Wanton disregard for safety” is defined as (1) being aware that your actions present a substantial and unjustifiable risk of harm, and (2) intentionally ignoring that risk. However, you do not have to intend to cause damage in order to act with wanton disregard for safety.

The elements of California Reckless Driving Causing Bodily Injury Under Vehicle Code § 23104

In order for the prosecutor to prove that you are guilty of reckless driving under Vehicle Code § 23104, he or she must prove that:

  • You drove a vehicle (on a highway/in and off street parking facility);
  • You intentionally drove with wanton disregard for the safety of other
  • You proximately caused bodily injury to a person other than yourself.

If convicted on either reckless driving charge defined above, you could end up with a permanent criminal record and other serious consequences, including but not limited to jail time. We have defended many reckless driving cases in California. We know how the courts work and what steps we need to take to assist you in the best manner possible.

Contact an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney

The Fresno criminal defense attorneys at the Srai Law Office provide experienced, quality legal assistance to individuals charged with a crime, including reckless driving. Everyone deserves the best defense possible, and attorney Gurjit Srai is prepared to fight for you.

For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our reckless driving criminal defense attorneys, please call us at (209) 323‐5558 or (559) 449‐1447, or complete our online form.

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