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Reckless driving requires willful disregard (CA)
Legal basis
VC 23103 requires "willful or wanton disregard for safety." Mere speed, aggressive driving, or a traffic violation does not establish the specific mental state required for reckless driving — the charge should be reduced or dismissed.
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The declaration describes {behavior}. Even accepting the officer’s account, this conduct does not rise to the statutory standard of willful or wanton disregard under VC 23103. At most it describes a routine moving violation. The mens rea element is not established.Violations this defense applies to
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