Inquiry Type Civliian

[Ryan Watson]

1. CONTACT INFORMATION

• Full Name:Ryan Watson
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  E-Mail Address: [email protected]
  Position in Institution (If Applicable): N/A

2. REQUEST INFORMATION

• Detailed information of your request:
  • Hello, please can I have information on the reckless operation charge, specifically when this charge can be applied and if speeding alone is enough to justify this charge?

[Isabella Cavallera]

Los Santos Police Department Administrative Services Bureau "TO PROTECT AND TO SERVE"

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• Dear Ryan Watson,
  
  I assume you are referring to the misdemeanor charge VM03 - Reckless Operation of a Road or Marine Vehicle. The penal code defines this as "Intentional disregard for life and/or property through the operation of a road or marine vehicle". This definition of the charge leaves open the possibility that excessive speed alone can justify this charge, if operating a vehicle at that speed shows a disregard for life and/or property. The definition also allows for other reckless actions while driving to justify this charge, so long as they show a disregard for life and/or property.
  
  Next time you submit an inquiry please take the time to make sure that the format is correctly and properly filled out, specifically the title.
  

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  Sincerely,
  
  Isabella Cavallera
  Officer-in-Charge, Media Relations Unit
  Los Santos Police Department