Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

reckless endangerment

i was arrested for reckless

endangerment as i had admitted to

saying that i would set myself and

the house on fire...it was that

moment of anger taking over

me...didnt mean it. now am on no

contact and i would like to take it off

my record and get back to my family

and life....please advice.


Asked on 5/31/09, 5:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: reckless endangerment

It isn't enough to say you didn't mean something. If you don't mean it you shouldn't say. To say afterwards that you were angry only makes it worse. People do the worst things when they are angry. That said, if you haven't been in trouble before you should be able to keep this off your record. Additionally, your statement alone would not support a reckless endangerment charge, perhaps a harassment but I don't see reckless endangerment in that statement. Your lawyer should be able to advise you more specifically. Needless to say, if you do not have a lawyer you should hire one. Contact me directly for further assistance.

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Answered on 6/01/09, 6:53 pm


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