Q: with no previous tickets for offenses, a person over 50 with an owi for riding a scooter, can this be reckless driving
My husband has a great driving record, has a CDL and stupidly rode a scooter after he had been drinking. he lost control and tipped. he ended up getting picked up, and charged with an OWI. I was told by two different police he most likely would end up getting ticketed for reckless driving instead of an OWI, since it was a scooter, no one else was involved and no previous record. Do we still need to obtain a lawyer up front or should we have a lawyer for his first hearing to see how he is charged?
A: Even a Reckless Driving can be an issue for a CDL holder. You don't necessarily need a lawyer for the first court appearance, because you will be entering a not guilty plea (NEVER plead guilty at the first court appearance without counsel), but you should at least consult with counsel before the second court date.
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I already answered this question:
"Even a Reckless Driving can be an issue for a CDL holder. You don't necessarily need a lawyer for the first court appearance, because you will be entering a not guilty plea (NEVER plead guilty at the first court appearance without counsel), but you should at least consult with counsel before the second court date."
Andrew L. Bennett agrees with this answer
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