Reliable Legal Defense for Jerome Residents Facing Traffic and Reckless Driving Charges
The state of Idaho takes reckless driving offenses seriously. If you are convicted of reckless driving, you could face significant penalties, including a suspension of your driver’s license, hefty fines, or even jail time. Fortunately, Bird Law Offices can fight aggressively on your behalf to have the charges dismissed or reduced, enabling you to enjoy a brighter future.
Understanding Reckless Driving Charges and Penalties
Under Idaho state law, the penalties of a reckless driving conviction become more severe with each repeat offense. For a first-time offender, the consequences may include a 30-day driver’s license suspension, up to six months in jail, or up to $1,000 in fines. Repeat offenders could face a 90-day license suspension, up to a year in jail, or up to $2,000 in fines.
Like several states, Idaho recognizes the difference between inattentive driving and reckless driving. If you are inattentive, careless, or imprudent behind the wheel, you will likely face an inattentive driving charge. If your driving behavior causes only minor danger to other people or property, you will likely be charged with inattentive driving. While the punishments for inattentive driving convictions are less severe than those for reckless driving convictions, they still carry the ability to negatively impact your future. Regardless of whether this is your first inattentive or reckless driving charge or whether you are a repeat offender, attorney Ron Tyler Bird, Esq. is here to help you negotiate a favorable outcome.
Defending Your Future
Idaho residents should recognize that their state maintains a penalty points system that can be affected by each traffic violation they receive. If a driver receives 12 points within one year, their license is automatically suspended for 30 days. This suspension can wreck havoc on your daily life, especially if your commercial driver’s license is impacted as well. Don’t let these charges impede your quality of life. Call Bird Law Offices today to speak to a trusted and experienced criminal defense attorney who can help you walk through this difficult time and more forward with your life.
