Careless & Reckless Driving Lawyer in Louisiana
Careless or reckless driving is one of the most serious moving violations — in many states it is a misdemeanor with jail exposure. An attorney can often negotiate it down to a simple infraction that protects your record.
- 98%
- Win rate
- 5,000+
- Drivers helped
- $7M+
- Saved for drivers
- $1,422
- Avg. insurance savings
Ticket Takedown has a 98% win rate across more than 5,000 traffic ticket cases, saving drivers over $7M in fines and insurance increases.
How it works
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An attorney takes over
A licensed attorney files with the court and negotiates on your behalf.
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We keep you posted at every step — most cases end with a reduced or dismissed charge.
What a careless & reckless driving costs in Louisiana
| Typical fine | Up to $200 and/or up to 90 days jail first offense |
|---|---|
| License points | No points, but a criminal misdemeanor conviction on your record |
| Insurance impact | Reckless operation is one of the most heavily surcharged convictions — 25%+ increases are common, on premiums that are already the nation's highest. |
| License risk | Misdemeanor under La. R.S. 14:99 with jail exposure that doubles on repeat offenses; the conviction also weighs in any OMV suspension review. |
Frequently asked questions
La. R.S. 14:99 — operating a vehicle in a criminally negligent or reckless manner. It's a true misdemeanor with up to 90 days of jail exposure on a first offense, not a mere traffic infraction, and it lands on your criminal record.
Frequently — common outcomes include amendment to a basic moving violation like improper lane use or careless operation, which removes the criminal exposure and most of the insurance damage. Clean-record drivers negotiate from the strongest position.
Prosecutors treat accident cases more seriously, and your statements can resurface in a civil claim over the crash. Have a licensed Louisiana attorney review the evidence before anything is said or signed — we can connect you for a case evaluation.
Yes — it often accompanies speeding, racing, or DWI charges as part of a package. An attorney looks at the whole set, because resolving them together is usually where the leverage is.
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