If you’ve received a reckless driving fee in Nebraska, you may be wondering what to do next. While it looks like you have no options, a lawyer can help you defend your rights.
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Ruthless Driving Laws of Nebraska
Nebraska law defines two types of reckless driving: reckless driving and willful reckless driving
First, Nebraska’s reckless driving law Standard defines reckless driving as driving a motor vehicle in a manner that indicates indifference or willful disregard for the safety of people or property. On the other hand, Nebraska law defines willful reckless driving as driving a motor vehicle in a manner that indicates a deliberately, or, intentionally, disregarding the safety of persons or property.
What is the difference between normal and wanton reckless driving in Nebraska?
The difference between the two forms of reckless driving in Nebraska depends on the driver’s intent.
For normal reckless driving, the driver must act with “willful disregard” for the safety of people or property. This means that the driver realized the danger caused by his actions, but was indifferent to the consequences of those actions.
Alternatively, a belief in willful reckless driving requires that the driver intentionally Disregard the safety of others or their property. This means that the driver must have realized that his actions put others or their property in imminent danger, and that the driver intended that his actions would cause harm to people or their property.
As you can see, these are very minor differences. Therefore, whether a charge is levied for normal or deliberate reckless driving often depends on the opinion of the officer issuing the quote.
Penalties for Reckless Driving in Nebraska
For the first reckless driving conviction, a driver faces a prison sentence of up to three months and / or a fine of up to $ 500.
An initial conviction of willful reckless driving can result in a prison sentence of up to three months and / or a fine of up to $ 500. In addition, the driver’s license is suspended for a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of one year.
The penalty for normal or willful reckless driving in Nebraska increases if it was the driver’s second offense. A conviction carries a penalty of up to six months in prison and / or a fine of up to $ 1,000. In addition, the driver’s license is suspended for a minimum of 60 days and a maximum of two years.
A third offense increases the penalty again. The driver faces a prison sentence of up to a year and has to pay fines of up to 1,000 US dollars. There is also a one-year license suspension.
I have a reckless fare. Can i get out of there?
Having a lawyer in your corner defending your reckless driving fee can be invaluable. Tom Petersen has been helping clients in the Omaha and vicinity fight criminal complaints for over 25 years. He has the necessary experience to provide a strong defense against your reckless driving fee. Contact us today for a free case assessment.
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