Reckless Driving

To see just how successful our approach is, here are some representative results:

State v. H.P.

May, 2025
Charges: Reckless Driving and Excessive Speeding (117 mph)

Dismissal and acquittal. The reckless driving charge was dismissed during pre-trial litigation after Mr. Gempeler correctly argued that the facts were insufficient to support such a baseless claim. And then, after not receiving any plea negotiation offers other than plead as charged, Mr. Gempeler won a court trial on the 117 mph speeding ticket. That's two trial wins in a row for this exact type of charge - which is nearly unheard of, considering how easy it truly is for a prosecutor to prove a speeding case. Undeterred, Mr. Gempeler is diligent in his approach, knowing the nuances and statutory requirements, and then how to effectively incorporate them into a successful cross examination and closing argument. Such a win not only prevented a criminal record, it also avoided a six-month loss of license that would otherwise come from a conviction for driving in excess of 100 mph.

State v. M.L.

December, 2023
Charges: Reckless Driving - Misdemeanor; Speeding 96 in a 60 mph zoon

Stay of adjudication to the speeding charge alone and the reckless driving charge is dismissed entirely. The client was caught going damn near 100 mph and changing lanes during moderate traffic. Video caught the entirety of the situation, leaving no meaningful defenses. Despite that, Mr. Gempeler was able to negotiate this fantastic result that leads to no conviction for a client that was remorseful for his actions.