SPOKANE, WA · RECKLESS DRIVING
GROSS MISDEMEANOR
Reckless driving means driving a vehicle in a manner that shows willful or wanton disregard for the safety of people or property. It is a criminal charge — not a traffic ticket — and is classified as a gross misdemeanor.
A conviction can bring jail time, fines and a license suspension, along with a criminal record and higher insurance costs.
Reckless driving is also a common reduced charge in DUI cases. Whether it is a good outcome depends on the details of your situation.
Chris Bugbee reviews the officer’s observations, the road conditions, any video and the speed evidence behind every reckless driving charge.
With 30+ years of criminal law experience, he looks for the strongest path to a reduced charge or dismissal.
WHAT TO KNOW
The State must prove more than fast or careless driving — it must prove willful or wanton disregard for safety. That is a high bar.
In many cases, the evidence supports only a lesser traffic infraction or negligent driving.
A reckless driving charge is a criminal case, so take it as seriously as you would any other charge.
THE EVIDENCE
POSSIBLE OUTCOMES
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Charged with reckless driving? Call Bugbee Law Office, P.S. today for a free case evaluation.
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Speak with an experienced Spokane criminal defense attorney about the evidence and your options.
The information on this website is general information, not legal advice. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Read the full disclaimer.
