Reckless driving causing serious injury in California - Vehicle Code 23105 VC

Описание: Criminal Defense Attorney Neil Shouse explains who can be arrested and charged with Vehicle Code 23105 VC: "Reckless Driving Causing Serious Injury".

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The crime of "reckless driving" is driving with a wanton disregard for the safety of others, it is much more than just speeding or running a red light. In order to be found guilty of reckless driving, the police must prove that you operated your vehicle in a way that was extremely dangerous, such as speeding in a residential neighborhood while texting and running a red light. When someone suffers a minor injury because of your reckless driving, you can be charged with Vehicle Code 23104 VC, "reckless driving causing injury". But if someone suffers a serious injury because of your reckless driving, the crime can lead to even more punishments, and charges of Vehicle Code 23105 VC, "reckless driving causing serious injury".

California law defines a "serious injury" as: a broken bone, a laceration which requires extensive suturing, causing a concussion or loss of consciousness, or extensive organ damage.

If you are found guilty of Vehicle Code 23105 VC, it is a wobbler under California law, and can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony depending on the seriousness of the injuries and the discretion of the prosecution. If charged as a misdemeanor, it can lead to up to 1 year in jail. As a felony, you can face up to 3 years in jail or prison.

However just because an injury accident occurs and you are charged with Vehicle Code 23105 VC, it doesn't mean you are guilty. There are many defenses to this crime and our attorneys have had a lot of success fighting these charges for our clients. The police must prove without a doubt that you were driving recklessly, and not just a lapse of attention or regular negligence. Sometimes the accident turns out to be the other driver's fault, and you were not responsible for the crash at all. Or perhaps the other driver was injured, but the injuries do not amount to a "serious injury" as the law defines it.

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If you or a loved one is charged with a crime we invite you to contact us at Shouse Law Group. We can provide a free consultation in office or by phone. We have local offices in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, Long Beach, Orange County, Ventura, San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, San Diego, Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose and throughout California.