A Florida Reckless Driving Lawyer Ready to Defend Your License and Future

In Florida, reckless driving charges are more serious than a speeding ticket. Reckless driving is a criminal offense that can result in steep fines, probation, license suspension, and even jail time. If you are facing DUI charges, reckless driving may be offered as a reduced charge.

As an experienced Florida reckless driving law firm, we can determine when it is more beneficial for our DUI clients to pursue reckless driving charges as a lighter outcome and when to fight unfair reckless driving charges. With more than four decades of experience serving clients through Florida’s Treasure Coast, Michael Kessler has a proven track record of successfully defending clients from both DUI and reckless driving charges.

What Counts as Reckless Driving?

Under Florida law, reckless driving is operating a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for safety. DUI may be part of reckless driving accusations, but it isn’t always the case.

Speeding far above the limit and swerving in and out of lanes can constitute reckless driving in Florida. Reckless driving also includes racing cars on public roads, aggressive driving, and road rage that endangers other drivers, and erratic driving related to DUI.

Defense Strategies for Reckless Driving

Reckless driving charges can have your future hanging in the balance. However, there are defense strategies that can reduce your charges or have them dismissed.

Challenging the Evidence

Reckless driving is not the same as careless driving. If your car swerved in and out of the lanes, was it reckless, or were you falling asleep? Careless driving can have consequences, but it doesn’t intend to disregard others’ safety. The prosecution might lack evidence that your driving was truly reckless rather than merely careless.

Improper Law Enforcement Actions

Law enforcement may not have had reasonable cause to stop you. Reckless driving charges can have holes poked in them if you were illegally stopped.

Examining the Circumstances

You need a car to get around in Florida. Sometimes that means driving while tired or in other less-than-ideal circumstances. Medical conditions can also make your driving look erratic, yet you are unfairly charged with reckless driving. Weather conditions, leaving a stressful situation, loud kids in the car, and other distractions are also easily mistaken for recklessness when you are trying to reach your destination.

Negotiating Reduced Charges

If you face DUI charges in Florida, it might be beneficial to negotiate a reduction to reckless driving. If this is best for your situation, we will aggressively advocate to have your DUI charges reduced to reckless driving.

Why Choose Kessler Law Firm?

With over four decades of experience as a Florida DUI defense lawyer, the Kessler Law Firm provides comprehensive and personalized representation if you are accused of DUI and related crimes.

You will be represented by a board-certified trial attorney who will persistently protect your rights and diligently search for weaknesses in the prosecution. Inexperienced criminal defense attorneys lack the institutional knowledge of local courts and procedures along the Treasure Coast, as well as the deep scientific understanding of the flaws in blood, breath, and urine testing.

The Kessler Law Firm has a proven track record of securing dismissals and reduced charges, demonstrating our dedication to aggressively advocating for your freedom and life.