![]() ![]() It carries the same maximum penalties of up to 2 1/2 years in jail and fines of $1000. Drag Racingĭrag racing is a separate criminal offense under Massachusetts statutes, and will often be charged in addition to an operating to endanger citation. However, the risk of jail is extremely unlikely without additional and more serious charges. Under the statute MGL §90.24, the penalty for driving to endanger can include up to 1 year of jail time. Ref: MGL §90.24 Operating to Endanger/ Driving To Endangerĭriving to endanger, or operating a motor vehicle so as to endanger is another criminal traffic offense for reckless driving. While jail time for a driving offense is very rare, remember this is a criminal charge, not a traffic ticket. You are also likely to face a suspended or revoked license, depending on your driving record. ![]() Massachusetts Operating to Endanger / Negligent Operation PenaltiesĬriminal misdemeanor charges for reckless driving, or “Operating Negligently so as to Endanger the Lives and Safety of the Public” can lead to up to 2 ½ years in state jail and large fines. I like that he also counseled my son to remember this lesson and be sorry.” -Wendy W. He now has no criminal record due to the driving to endanger charge being dropped and paid very little in fines. These qualities brought about the best possible result for my son. Matson has an unassuming confidence and a wealth of experience. You could carry this record forever unless we take action now to deal with it.īut the good news is that there are many ways to win these cases, and often, make them go away completely at a clerk magistrate’s hearing. This isn’t simply a minor fine that will just go away. When facing a charge like this, you are at risk of a criminal record if found guilty. If the prosecution can prove that you “acted negligently or recklessly in a manner that endangered people in a public place or roadway” (or private area where the public was invited) you can face these charges.īoth negligent operation and driving to endanger are considered misdemeanors. There isn’t just one situation that leads to charges like these – a “neg op” can be applied in a variety of situations at the discretion of the police officer. Or a criminal citation can often result from an accident where the officer determined you were substantially at fault. You may be accused of speeding and cutting people off or riding too closely. The police may decide to charge you with a criminal driving offense like negligent operation or operating to endanger for a variety of reasons, although they are all subjective on the part of the police officer. ![]() I’ve used a wide variety of winning defense strategies at these hearings, detailed below. Quite often, I can make this charge go away at a clerk’s hearing. Greenfield – Pretrial Probation, Dismissed Newburyport – 6 month file, to be DismissedĢ Year CWOF, Community Service, Restitution ![]()
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