Road Rage Can Get You into Trouble with the Law
Did acting like a hothead while you were behind the wheel lead to an arrest? Depending on the incident, you could be looking at some serious charges. Now, more than ever, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney looking out for your rights.
What is Road Rage?
Road rage can come in all forms, none of which are acceptable under Nevada law. Even an incident that does not result in injuries could land you in the slammer for as long as six months, on top of some pretty hefty fines and impacts on your driving record. Misdemeanor charges are really not worth it! Your anger, whether or not it’s provoked by another driver, is your responsibility, and the aftermath may be more than you bargained for. What could get you into this kind of trouble? A number of aggressive behaviors could emerge into road rage, including;
- Speeding and recklessly veering in and out of traffic;
- Tailgating;
- Driving erratically;
- Laying on the horn to intimidate other drivers;
- Brake checking;
- Racing;
- Refusing to let other motorists merge.
When Rage Leads to Harm
These behaviors are dangerous and can lead to accidents. Other examples of road rage—such as getting out of your vehicle to fight, or pulling a gun on other motorists, can be even more frightening, and the outcomes can include serious physical harm, or even death. Charges of assault with a deadly weapon, battery, and vehicular manslaughter could lead to felony charges, meaning you could face years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines.
Keep Your Cool
Without question, it can be difficult to remain calm when dealing with congested traffic, roadwork, discourteous drivers, and the ever-present Nevada heat. Even so, there are no winners in road rage incidents, so keeping your cool benefits you as much as others on the road. How can you manage it? Some tips include:
- Give other drivers the benefit of the doubt—they may have simply made a mistake and had no intention of cutting you off or whatever;
- Give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination. Time crunches make many people anxious, and more susceptible to road rage;
- Exercise courtesy yourself, eliminating others’ opportunities to react to your driving;
- If someone on the road is pushing your buttons, try to evade them by slowing down or staying out of their way. Hopefully they’ll be out of sight in no time.
Are You Facing Charges for Road Rage?
Regrets following a dangerous road rage incident aren’t going to be enough to satisfy a prosecutor who’s out to get justice for a victim of your actions. That’s why the Las Vegas criminal defense lawyers at Lobo Law are here to help. To discuss your situation, schedule a confidential consultation in our Las Vegas office today.
Source:
leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-484b.html
