Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Taylor, MI

“Reckless” Driving? What does that mean? We all have an idea of what “reckless” means in a conversation, but what does it mean when referring to the driving offense? Michigan sets the bar pretty high, requiring “willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.” The exact wording is important is because if push comes to shove, you or your attorney will need to compare what happened on the road to the applicable definition when pitching your case to a judge or jury. The definition above gives a defense attorney a lot to work with. For example, when making a closing argument to a jury, I can argue, “did my client willfully endanger anyone? did he do this intentionally? Of course not!” The speed at which a person drove, even if it was 100+ mph, or how much damage was caused, doesn’t necessarily mean a person disregarded the safety of others. Do I have experience with this issue? Absolutely! My first ever trial was a reckless driving case. After making a passionate argument that my client surely did not wantonly endanger anyone, I knew things were looking good when the jury sent a note to the judge asking to hear the definition of reckless driving a second time. Ten minutes later, they came back not guilty! If you are charged with reckless driving, and want me to argue passionately on your behalf, give me a call!