Furious Or Reckless Driving Offences Lawyers

Furious driving is driving in a manner or at a speed that endangers others on the road. Reckless driving, on the other hand, refers to motor vehicle operation that causes a serious risk of injury rather than life endangerment. Remember that you may receive a furious driving charge even if no other vehicles were on the road when the offence occurred.

Getting robust legal defence is crucial in the early days of a furious or reckless driving charge. Failing to address your case with a Senior Reckless Driving Lawyer may result in steep penalties and possible jail time. Partnering with the team at Repute Law can help lower your risk of penalty or conviction.

Dangerous driving involves driving at a speed or in a manner that poses a real, not hypothetical, danger to the public. If you are convicted, it will be noted on your criminal record, and your licence will be disqualified.

Medical emergencies are among the most common defences for furious or reckless driving. Your Senior Lawyer can discuss your situation and determine if this or some other defence may be available. With our lawyers having done over 30,000 cases, we have the experience to determine whether you have a viable defence. 

Any furious or reckless driving offence needs to be taken seriously, given available penalties include imprisonment and loss of licence. Work should commence on your case early, and steps should be implemented to protect your position and get you the best possible outcome. Our Senior Reckless Driving Lawyers and Case Concierges™ — who are also lawyers — will direct you in the right way.

First offenders in reckless driving may receive a maximum penalty of nine months in prison and/or a fine of $2,200. Second offenders face 12 months’ imprisonment and/or a maximum fine of up to $3,300. In addition, upon conviction, there is a mandatory disqualification of your licence, with a minimum disqualification for a first offence of 12 months and subsequent offence of two years. In appropriate cases, a conviction and loss of licence may be avoided, so contact a Senior Lawyer at Repute Law today.

For furious or reckless driving, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that you drove a motor vehicle on a road and drove it furiously, recklessly, at a high speed or in a way dangerous to the public. Our Senior Criminal Defence Lawyers have many years of experience and can advise you on whether or not you have a viable defence.

The Court will consider all matters, including how serious your case is and also your personal circumstances and criminal history. The Court must also take into account the plea of guilty, which entitles you up to a 25% discount on sentence. This is an important consideration, as a guilty plea can lead to a different or more lenient penalty — so you need to speak to a Senior Lawyer at Repute Law today.

Repute Law’s Senior Defence Lawyers have decades of experience helping Australians fight for their rights in Court. With our fixed fee rates, Courtroom Senior Lawyers and legally qualified Case Concierges™, you can trust our team to build a robust defence for your reckless or furious driving charge.