If a crash occurs while texting and driving and someone is seriously injured, what misdemeanor could the driver face?

• A. Class A
• B. Class B
• C. Misdemeanor
• D. Felony

Answer: (A)

When a crash from texting and driving results in serious injury, the offense is treated as a high-severity misdemeanor. Misdemeanors are divided into classes, with Class A being the most serious level. The gravity of causing serious harm through distracted driving elevates the charge to this top misdemeanor class, reflecting the significant risk and recklessness involved. A Class A misdemeanor carries more punishment than lower misdemeanor classes, but it remains a misdemeanor rather than a felony (which would apply to the most severe situations, such as death or other aggravated factors). So in this scenario, the driver could face a Class A misdemeanor.