According to the news, an 18-year-old was pulled over after being suspected of reckless driving.  Apparently, he had driven into a school's bus loop and almost hit students who were leaving school grounds. When officers pulled the 18-year-old over and asked for his license, he instead pulled out his homemade rap CD. He then fled the scene and again nearly hit students being dismissed from school. He faced numerous charges, including Reckless Driving. Let's learn more about Reckless Driving in Denver and Douglas County, Colorado. If you've been charged or accused of Reckless Driving in Colorado, consult a Reckless Driving lawyer today.

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Highlands Ranch Reckless Driving Lawyer: What is Reckless Driving?

According to C.R.S. 42-4-1401, Reckless Driving is charged in Highlands Ranch and Douglas County whenever a person drives a motor vehicle, bicycle, electrical assisted bicycle, or low-power scooter in such a manner as to indicate either a wanton or a willful disregard for the safety of persons or property. Because the 18-year-old drove into the bus loop and nearly hit students walking on school grounds, it would be considered Reckless Driving. He was driving in a way that disregarded the safety of other people and property.  This is an 8 point traffic offense. You need a Reckless Driving lawyer who can defend your future if you've been charged in Colorado.

Careless Driving vs. Reckless Driving in Adams County

In Adams and Jefferson County, Careless Driving, C.R.S. 42-4-1402, is very similar to Reckless Driving. Careless Driving is charged when a person drives a motor vehicle, bicycle, electrical assisted bicycle, or low-powered scooter in a careless and imprudent manner, disregarding the width, grade, curves, corners, traffic, and use of the streets and highways and all other attendant circumstances. The difference is that Reckless Driving typically refers to someone driving in a way where he / she is putting other people and property at risk, while Careless Driving commonly refers to people disregarding the roads and the conditions of the roads. Careless driving is a 4 point offense in Colorado.

Aurora, Colorado Attorneys: Call Us Today if You've Been Charged

You need an experienced lawyer if you've been charged with Reckless Driving in Colorado

If you've been charged or accused of Reckless Driving in Aurora, Arapahoe County or anywhere else in Colorado, contact a Reckless Driving lawyer at our office immediately. Reckless Driving is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense in Colorado upon a first conviction. A second conviction could lead to greater fines and Arapahoe County Jail time. Call a Denver Reckless Driving lawyer at the O'Malley Law Office today if you've been charged with Reckless Driving. Protect your future and your right to drive.  Drivers lose their license when they accumulate 12 points.

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Our experienced Reckless Driving lawyers have defended clients in Arapahoe, Denver, and every other county of Colorado for over 25 years. If you or someone you know has been charged or accused of Reckless Driving, be smart, use your right to remain silent and contact a Reckless Driving lawyer at the O'Malley Law Office at 303-830-0880. Together, we can protect your future.Request a Free Consultation

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