Winston-Salem Careless and Reckless Driving Lawyer

Our Winston-Salem traffic attorneys have decades of experience handling Careless and Reckless charges. They know the intricacies of Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Stokes, Yadkin, and Surry County Criminal Courts. Contact us today to schedule a free C&R consultation with a defense lawyer in Winston-Salem, NC.

Defending Against Careless and Reckless Charges in Forsyth County, North Carolina

Our seasoned traffic attorneys are knowledgeable and accomplished in representing clients facing charges of careless and reckless driving. Often working to attain plea deals or reduced charges for their clients, our traffic lawyers are experienced and fierce legal advocates. If you have been issued a careless and reckless driving ticket, it is crucial to have a skilled professional legal team, like McMinn, Fradin, Gray & Logan, supporting you. Let us help. Contact us today to schedule your consultation with a Winston-Salem careless and reckless driving lawyer.

What is a Careless and Reckless Charge?

As our Winston-Salem attorneys can further explain during an initial consultation, the offense of careless driving is categorized as a lesser offense compared to reckless driving, while reckless driving is deemed a lesser offense in comparison to aggressive driving. As a result, there is often a lack of clarity surrounding these three driving offenses. Although they are distinct crimes as defined by North Carolina law, they are frequently used interchangeably, leading to confusion.

North Carolina Law § 20-140 defines reckless driving as:

Any person who drives any vehicle upon a highway or any public vehicular area carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others shall be guilty of reckless driving.

Any person who drives any vehicle upon a highway or any public vehicular area without due caution and circumspection and at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property shall be guilty of reckless driving.

Reckless Driving Charges

What happens if you get a careless and reckless driving charge? For most people, not having a driver’s license is not an option. It is a necessary part of living and working in North Carolina. A C&R charge is a Class 2 misdemeanor. If you are convicted of careless and reckless driving, you face:

Automatic suspension of your license for 30 days
Up to 60 days in jail
Fines up to $1,000
4 points on your license

Aggressive Driving

A charge of aggressive driving includes the charge of reckless driving, is classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor, and carries a greater penalty.

Additionally, you will gain insurance points and face increased insurance rates.

You don’t have to face this stressful and time-sensitive situation on your own. If you were cited for careless and reckless driving in Winston-Salem, consult with the defense attorneys at McMinn, Fradin, Gray & Logan to understand your options and how you can defend your case. Let us help you through this, one step at a time.

Thousands of Cases Handled over 30+ Years

The state must prove that you were driving “carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others.” Have help on your side. At McMinn, Fradin, Gray & Logan, we will use our experience and knowledge to fight this reckless driving charge for you. If you have been charged with reckless driving, it is important that you are represented by an excellent Winston-Salem attorney to avoid being found guilty and facing serious consequences.

Our traffic lawyers have handled thousands of cases of varying complexity during our 30 years of experience. We create personalized legal strategies that reflect the specific needs of our clients. As soon as you hire us, we roll up our sleeves and begin work on your defense.

We handle reckless driving charges in Forsyth, Guilford, Davidson, Davie, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin. Contact us today to get started.