Hempstead Reckless Driving Lawyer

Have You Been Charged in Nassau or Suffolk County, Queens, Garden City, Freeport, or Uniondale, NY?

Reckless driving in New York falls under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1212. Under this law, reckless driving is described as “driving in a manner which unreasonably interferes with the free and proper use of a public highway, road, street, or avenue, or unreasonably endangers users of a public highway, road, street, or avenue.” This is a misdemeanor that can be charged in numerous situations in which law enforcement believes you are putting others in danger. 

At The Law Office of Stuart A. Kanoff & Associates, we are well aware of the long-term effects that misdemeanors of this type can have on your life. Our job is to fight aggressively on your behalf to secure a case dismissal of the charges or have them reduced. This is done through a thorough investigation into the facts and circumstances of your case and creating an offensive strategy in court that is designed to give you an optimum outcome. 

More About Reckless Driving in New York

Reckless driving is a label that can be used to include any type of traffic violation that might put others at risk. Furthermore, you may not only be charged with reckless driving but with an underlying traffic citation as well, such as for speeding. 

A reckless driving charge could be based on the following:

• Speeding, especially when excessive
• Weaving in and out of traffic
• Making improper turns
• Tailgating
• Running a red light

Reckless driving will result in five demerit points added to your driving record, fines, and the potential for the following:

• First offense: Up to 30 days in jail
• Second offense: Up to 90 days in jail
• Third offense: Up to 180 days in jail

Conviction for a reckless driving charge gives you a permanent criminal record. This can be easily accessed online in any routine background check. Thus, future life opportunities, such as employment, renting an apartment, advanced education, and professional licenses may all be jeopardized by a criminal record. 

Our firm has decades of experience that can be applied to your case. We urge you to reach out to us as soon as possible so your defense can get underway. 

Discuss your case in a free initial analysis with a Hempstead reckless driving attorney at The Law Office of Stuart A. Kanoff & Associates by contacting us at (516) 447-8009. Hablamos español.