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Under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 90 Section 24 (2) (a), the police may charge an operator with “Driving to Endanger” if the officer believes that a person was driving their vehicle in a negligent manner. A ticket for Driving to Endanger is considered a misdemeanor crime in Massachusetts. If you received a Driving to Endanger ticket or a summons to appear in court for Driving to Endanger in Massachusetts, it is important to understand your legal rights and to take immediate action. Driving to Endanger is a criminal offense. On the Massachusetts Uniform Citation, the “crim” box will be checked.

It is important to speak with a lawyer immediately as Massachusetts Law requires a driver charged with Driving to Endanger or Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle to take action within 4 days of receiving the citation. If swift action is taken and the citation is properly filed, the District Court will set the case for a Clerk Magistrate Hearing on the Application for a Criminal Complaint prior to Arraignment.

At the Massachusetts Driving to Endanger Defense Firm of Caselden Law, we have successfully represented numerous individuals facing charges of Driving to Endanger in courthouses throughout Massachusetts. In addition to being by your side during every step of the process, your Boston Criminal Defense Attorney will ensure that you receive the best outcome possible. Furthermore, your Driving to Endanger Defense Lawyer will work diligently to protect your criminal record and employment.

Defending Driving to Endanger Charges in Massachusetts

Generally speaking, driver’s learn about their charges of Driving to Endanger in one of the following ways:

Massachusetts Uniform Citation – Frequently, driver’s will be pulled over by the police and will be handed a ticket listing Driving to Endanger as a Violation with the “crim” box checked off. Alternatively, the police may drop off or mail the citation to the driver.
Receive a notice or “Summons” from the court regarding a Clerk Magistrate Hearing on an Application for a Criminal Complaint;
Receive a Summons in the mail for an Arraignment date; or
The driver is arrested by the police (usually accompanied by an OUI charge).

Regardless of whether you were issued a criminal citation or were arrested, it is important to fully understand the repercussions of being charged with a misdemeanor crime.

Some of the more common situations that result in the issuance of Operating as to Endanger include accidents involving:

Single Car Accident
Excessive Speeding
Marked Lanes Violation
Pedestrian Accidents
Texting While Driving
Distracted Driving
Falling Asleep at the Wheel
Looking at GPS Resulting in Accident
Car Accidents
Collisions with Telephone Poles / Guardrails
Driving While on Medication

Driving to Endanger Penalties in Massachusetts

Every Driving to Endanger case is different. The charge, also commonly referred to as negligent operation of a motor vehicle, may result in a license suspension by the RMV in addition to any court punishments if not handled appropriately. It is important to properly address charges of driving to endanger for many reasons, as, under Massachusetts Law Chapter 90 Section 24, this charge may result in:

A Conviction or Criminal Charge on your Criminal Record (CORI);
A Suspended Driver’s License;
Fees; and/ or
Jail.

Our firm will carefully review every aspect of your case and will develop a well-crafted legal defense strategy. Also, your Boston Driving to Endanger Lawyer will be by your side throughout the entire case.

As a client of Caselden Law, your Boston Defense Attorney will zealously defend your charges in court and will also protect your Driver’s License from any potential suspensions and will work to avoid having the charges appear on your criminal record.

We are well versed in the Massachusetts Driving Laws pertaining to the charges of operating to endanger. Also, your Boston Criminal Defense Attorney will work tirelessly to reduce or eliminate any potential impact the charges may have on your MA Driver’s License and ability to drive. Furthermore, your legal counsel will approach your case with the goal of protecting your criminal record and avoiding any License Suspensions.

What Should I Do If I Received a Summons / Ticket for Driving to Endanger?

If you have been charged with Driving to Endanger, it is important seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Also, it is important to act quickly as many of the legal options available have strict deadlines for action. Under Massachusetts Law, action must be taken within 4 days. Despite this deadline, our firm can often obtain a hearing date after the time has passed, depending on the circumstances.

On the back of the Massachusetts Uniform Citation, there are instructions explaining the actions required by the recipient driver. Your attorney will advise you as to the best way to proceed based on the specific circumstances of your case. Driving to Endanger is treated as a misdemeanor criminal offense in Massachusetts.

Flat-Fee Driving to Endanger Defense Firm in Cambridge, Massachusetts

At Caselden Law, we handle all Operating to Endanger and Driving to Endanger cases on a Flat-Fee Basis. If you or a loved one is facing charges or has received a citation for driving to endanger in Massachusetts, contact Caselden Law to speak with a dedicated Boston Driving to Endanger Traffic Ticket Defense Attorney.

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