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Inquiry Type Civliian

Posted: 21 Jan 2023, 03:38

by Ryan Watson

1. CONTACT INFORMATION

Full Name:Ryan Watson
Phone Number: N/A
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?

Re: Inquiry Type Civliian

Posted: 26 Jan 2023, 05:46

by Isabella Cavallera

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

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.

Sincerely,

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