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[durtyburdie]

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[Mr.Smile12]

I’m applying to medical school either this year or next year. I was being stupid and I recently got arrested and charged for street racing…they are pleading down to reckless driving. There is no option for deferred adjudication or civil resolution. I can either take the reckless or take it to trial and either get it acquitted or I get convicted of street racing…I’m not sure what to do and I’m worried that even this reckless driving will derail my medical career. And yes I hired a lawyer and this is the choice that I need to make. He stated that he sees a 70-80% chance we lose at trial.

I fully own and realize the implication of my actions and how they could have hurt someone else. I truly am sorry for what I’ve done and I’m taking every precaution and measure to make sure nothing like this ever happens again. I was stupid, made a poor decision, and will make sure it won’t happen ever again.

This was in Arizona. Street racing is a class 1 misdo and reckless driving is a class 2. If anyone can weigh in on how reckless driving is viewed on adcoms would be very appreciated. As well as licensing and residency background checks.

We are not legal experts, but here's one firm's explanation of the differences. No one is advising you on your litigation strategy.

Class 2 Misdemeanor Crimes in Arizona

Class 2 misdemeanors are a category of misdemeanor crimes in Arizona that carry up to 4 months of jail time and $750 in fines, although the fines can increase with surcharges. There may be probation and other penalties, as well, including collateral consequences, community service, and paying...

www.shouselaw.com

My issue is that you "recently" got charged. I would advise that your application should be placed on a serious hold until your legal case has been decided. If the article I shared is accurate, I would have an issue with the recency of your class 2 misdemeanor. We would need the facts (like... how fast were you going, and whose lives were risked?) before I could envision a recommendation to reject.

 

[durtyburdie]

We are not legal experts, but here's one firm's explanation of the differences. No one is advising you on your litigation strategy.

Class 2 Misdemeanor Crimes in Arizona

Class 2 misdemeanors are a category of misdemeanor crimes in Arizona that carry up to 4 months of jail time and $750 in fines, although the fines can increase with surcharges. There may be probation and other penalties, as well, including collateral consequences, community service, and paying...

www.shouselaw.com

My issue is that you "recently" got charged. I would advise that your application should be placed on a serious hold until your legal case has been decided. If the article I shared is accurate, I would have an issue with the recency of your class 2 misdemeanor. We would need the facts (like... how fast were you going, and whose lives were risked?) before I could envision a recommendation to reject.

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[durtyburdie]

We are not legal experts, but here's one firm's explanation of the differences. No one is advising you on your litigation strategy.

Class 2 Misdemeanor Crimes in Arizona

Class 2 misdemeanors are a category of misdemeanor crimes in Arizona that carry up to 4 months of jail time and $750 in fines, although the fines can increase with surcharges. There may be probation and other penalties, as well, including collateral consequences, community service, and paying...

www.shouselaw.com

My issue is that you "recently" got charged. I would advise that your application should be placed on a serious hold until your legal case has been decided. If the article I shared is accurate, I would have an issue with the recency of your class 2 misdemeanor. We would need the facts (like... how fast were you going, and whose lives were risked?) before I could envision a recommendation to reject.

What about if I lose at trial, and they convict me of a class 1, of street racing. Would that change your opinion compared to a reckless driving?

 

[Mr.Smile12]

What about if I lose at trial, and they convict me of a class 1, of street racing. Would that change your opinion compared to a reckless driving?

I suppose, for comparison, I would be more likely to see your med school application be rejected for a class 1 misdemeanor (again, need full details).

 

[durtyburdie]

I suppose, for comparison, I would be more likely to see your med school application be rejected for a class 1 misdemeanor (again, need full details).

How in depth would I need to go? Original charge and then what it was plead down to, or the charge that I was convicted of?

Should I push my application back until I can get this sealed? Or should I apply with what I have and fully disclose

 

[Mr.Smile12]

How in depth would I need to go? Original charge and then what it was plead down to, or the charge that I was convicted of?

Should I push my application back until I can get this sealed? Or should I apply with what I have and fully disclose

I would not discuss details of your case here. That's between you and your attorney, including any plea strategy to seal your finding.

Ultimately, what matters is what will be recorded, not necessarily your original charge.

While AMCAS will not require you to disclose any sealed records, individual schools might ask you to.

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