Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana
I was charged with reckless operation of a vehicle but I was on private property. I reviewed the statute the officer referenced, 14:99, but it does not say anything about private property. I will admit that I was driving pretty fast in the parking lot of Walmart and did just barely avoid hitting someone. Key word: avoid. Can I fight this since it was on private property? All of this happened in Louisiana.
Asked on 1/30/22, 7:11 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Casanave
Andrew M. Casanave
Reckless operation is a Title 14 (criminal code) violation. It doesn't have to be on the streets to be a crime. If you had been charged under the Motor Vehicle Code (Title 32) that would be a good defense. If you had hit someone the charge would have been worse. Key word: lucky.
Answered on 1/30/22, 7:24 am
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