My question involves a reckless driving ticket from the State of: California
On August 1, I was involved in an accident, injuring myself and my passenger. I received a letter from the District Attorney, charging me with:
VC 23104 (A) RECKLESS DRIVING CAUSING BODILY INJURY
VC 21755 UNSAFE PASSING ON RIGHT (SHOULDER)
I am to appear in court on Tuesday morning. I am trying to figure out what my possible outcome will be on my court date. Looking up the VC, I'm interpreting it as possible jail time, a fine, or both.
I currently have 1 point on my driving record from talking on the phone while driving. I have never been arrested, clean record. What are the chances of me going to jail for "not less than 30 days nor more than six months?"
I believe this will all depend on the judge but I am wondering if the court appointed public defender will suffice or should I hire a lawyer.
Thank you for your time.
V C Section 23104 Reckless Driving Bodily Injury
Reckless Driving: Bodily Injury
23104. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), whenever reckless driving of a vehicle proximately causes bodily injury to a person other than the driver, the person driving the vehicle shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 30 days nor more than six months or by a fine of not less than two hundred twenty dollars ($220) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both the fine and imprisonment.
(b) A person convicted of reckless driving that proximately causes great bodily injury, as defined in Section 12022.7 of the Penal Code, to a person other than the driver, who previously has been convicted of a violation of Section 23103, 23104, 23105, 23109, 23109.1, 23152, or 23153, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison, by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 30 days nor more than six months or by a fine of not less than two hundred twenty dollars ($220) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by both the fine and imprisonment.

