Reckless Driving / Careless Driving

Not all traffic citations in Minnesota are as simple as a speeding ticket or civil moving violation. In Minnesota, Reckless Driving and Careless Driving are considered criminal offenses. If you are facing criminal traffic charges you at at risk of a criminal record, and even jail time in some cases. When facing criminal charges, it only makes sense to explore every possible legal defense option.

There may have been a perfectly reasonable explanation for your driving behavior. Because reckless and careless driving laws are so broad there is a good chance you didn’t even realize you were breaking the law.

Perhaps you were in a rush or distracted by something going on in your personal life. While that’s not an excuse for criminal behavior, it may explain why things happened the way they did.

And it is also very possible that you are not guilty of any crime at all. Because these charges can be applied very subjectively by police officers, we can often fight and win these cases by getting the offenses reduced to non-criminal citations.

Whatever happened in your case, we are interested in hearing your side of things, and want to insure that you get the legal protection you deserve. We know that the criminal justice system can be intimidating and you may feel like no one is interested in what you have to say. We are.

Minnesota Careless Driving – Laws & Penalties

If the police and prosecutor believe you operated your vehicle in a careless what that disregarded the rights of others, or in a way likely to endanger any property or person you could be charged with careless driving.

This is a misdemeanor offense and is punishable by 90 days in jail and fines reaching $1,000.

Ref: Minnesota Statute §169.13

Minnesota Reckless Driving – Laws & Penalties

If your driving indicates a willful or wanton disregard for the safety or people or property you may be charged with reckless driving. Racing also constitutes reckless driving whether or not the race exceeded the speed limit.

Reckless driving is also a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and fines reaching $1,000.

Ref: Minnesota Statute §169.13

Charged With Careless or Reckless Driving in Minnesota? Get A Legal Consultation on How you Can Beat These Charges

Reckless and careless driving are traffic offenses and a conviction could result in a permanent criminal record.

If you are facing criminal charges, you need a skilled Minnesota criminal defense attorney. Call for a consultation on your case today and find out how we can fight for you, and work to get you the fair result you deserve in court.