Although most traffic offences will result in a fine and may include certain duties, there are some situations that result in serious traffic offences.
These offences could amount to criminal charges and the person committing these offences could go to jail or pay some very heavy fines.
Some of the common serious traffic offences are listed below.
If you are found guilty of any of these offences, you should get in touch with a criminal defense attorney immediately so that you can try to face as minimal a punishment as possible.
Reckless Driving or Racing on Highways A person who drives without any regard for the safety of other people and property can be charged with reckless driving.
Any form of 'street racing', including competitions, acceleration contests, exhibition of speed, trying to make a speed record on any road or in any parking lot or even slowing of traffic for the purpose of any competition are all counted under racing on highways.
Both these offences are first degree misdemeanors.
If any person suffers bodily injury from these actions, it will be counted as a third-degree felony.
Manslaughter while Driving Under the Influence If a person is driving under the influence and he or she kills a human or unborn child, it is counted as a second-degree felony.
If this person fails to help the people or alert the authorities on injuring someone, it will be taken as a first-degree felony.
Driving with a License that has been Suspended, Revoked or Canceled Driving with a suspended, revoked or canceled license is a moving violation.
If the person knowingly drove with an invalid license or if he/she has been convicted more than once for the offence, it becomes a felony.
Leaving the Scene of an Accident If there is some sort of crash which has resulted in damage to any person or property, it is necessary for you to leave your name, address, contact number and vehicle registration details at the scene.
If a person is injured, it is necessary to give them reasonable assistance.
Failure to do this is considered to be a second- degree misdemeanor.
Attempt to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer If a law enforcement officer has ordered a vehicle to stop and the person flees in the attempt to elude the officer, it is a third-degree felony.
If the person drives at a high speed or in a reckless manner in order to get away from the officer, it is counted as a second-degree felony.
Vehicular Homicide If a person kills a human being or an unborn child while driving in a reckless way, it is a second-degree felony.
It will be counted as a first degree felony if the person did not alert the authorities or give aid to the victims after the accident.
These offences could amount to criminal charges and the person committing these offences could go to jail or pay some very heavy fines.
Some of the common serious traffic offences are listed below.
If you are found guilty of any of these offences, you should get in touch with a criminal defense attorney immediately so that you can try to face as minimal a punishment as possible.
Reckless Driving or Racing on Highways A person who drives without any regard for the safety of other people and property can be charged with reckless driving.
Any form of 'street racing', including competitions, acceleration contests, exhibition of speed, trying to make a speed record on any road or in any parking lot or even slowing of traffic for the purpose of any competition are all counted under racing on highways.
Both these offences are first degree misdemeanors.
If any person suffers bodily injury from these actions, it will be counted as a third-degree felony.
Manslaughter while Driving Under the Influence If a person is driving under the influence and he or she kills a human or unborn child, it is counted as a second-degree felony.
If this person fails to help the people or alert the authorities on injuring someone, it will be taken as a first-degree felony.
Driving with a License that has been Suspended, Revoked or Canceled Driving with a suspended, revoked or canceled license is a moving violation.
If the person knowingly drove with an invalid license or if he/she has been convicted more than once for the offence, it becomes a felony.
Leaving the Scene of an Accident If there is some sort of crash which has resulted in damage to any person or property, it is necessary for you to leave your name, address, contact number and vehicle registration details at the scene.
If a person is injured, it is necessary to give them reasonable assistance.
Failure to do this is considered to be a second- degree misdemeanor.
Attempt to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer If a law enforcement officer has ordered a vehicle to stop and the person flees in the attempt to elude the officer, it is a third-degree felony.
If the person drives at a high speed or in a reckless manner in order to get away from the officer, it is counted as a second-degree felony.
Vehicular Homicide If a person kills a human being or an unborn child while driving in a reckless way, it is a second-degree felony.
It will be counted as a first degree felony if the person did not alert the authorities or give aid to the victims after the accident.
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