Reckless driving is a criminal charge in Utah, not just a ticket.
Unlike most traffic citations, reckless driving in Utah is a criminal misdemeanor. Dallin has worked as a prosecutor, a public defender, and now private counsel. He reviews the evidence behind the stop and builds a defense suited to your case.
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This is a criminal record, not a driving record entry.
Reckless driving carries more weight than most people expect; it's prosecuted as a criminal case, with consequences for your license, your insurance, and your record.
This is a criminal case, not a civil infraction
A reckless driving conviction is a criminal misdemeanor in Utah, which can affect background checks in ways a standard traffic ticket never would. Dallin explains exactly what's at stake in your case.
The ripple effects can outlast the case itself
Beyond the court outcome, a conviction can affect your insurance rates and license status. He'll walk through what's realistic so you know what you're actually facing.
A prepared defense. Clear answers between hearings.
Building your case is Dallin's job. Making sure you understand it is too.
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He examines the evidence first
The state's file; looking for exactly where the case can be challenged, reduced, or dismissed.
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Then he explains your options
What each path means for your record and your future in language you can repeat back, not legal jargon.
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And he prepares you before every hearing
We check in about a week out, even when there are no new updates. You never walk into court blind.
Get a clear read on your case.
Free consultation — phone or video. No obligation.
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Dallin was very professional and kind throughout my whole experience with him. He answered all my questions and I feel so much less stressed out after talking to him. I would definitely recommend him to anyone facing or potentially facing charges.
Alexander GartsideStraight answers before you call
No; reckless driving doesn't require any allegation of substance use, though it's sometimes negotiated as a reduction from a DUI charge in other cases. Dallin will explain exactly what you're charged with and why.
A conviction can affect your insurance rates, though the exact impact varies. He'll give you a realistic picture rather than a guess.
Sometimes, depending on the facts of your stop and your driving history. It's one of the outcomes Dallin evaluates when he reviews your case. You don't have to hire a lawyer for a reckless driving charge, and an attorney may not be able to help in every case. There are no guarantees, from Dallin or from anyone else. One piece of public data is worth knowing: an analysis of Virginia court records from 2009 to 2024 found charge reductions were more common in cases with recorded attorney representation than in cases without. That study is from another state's courts, the figures are unadjusted, and the researchers are clear the data does not show that representation caused the difference. It is not this firm's track record and it is not a prediction about your case.
As soon as you can. Early review of the stop and the officer's basis for it can shape your options.
A strategic reckless driving defense. A lawyer who keeps you informed.
Free consultation, phone or video. No cost to find out where you stand. No obligation.
Call now — free consultation (801) 459-5697You don't need to have it all figured out. Call, and Dallin will outline your actual options.