Reckless Driving is a violation of N.Y. Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1212. Reckless driving occurs when a person drives a motor vehicle or a motorcycle, a moped, or ATV in a manner that unreasonably interferes with the use of a public road or endangers the users of a highway, road, street or avenue.

Yes.  A Reckless Driving conviction will place 5 points on your license.

Yes.  Reckless Driving (N.Y. Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1212) is a crime.  It is considered an unclassified misdemeanor.

The penalties for Reckless Driving are: 5 points on your license. Up to 30 days in jail. A minimum fine of $100 and a maximum fine of $300. A surcharge of $88 (Municipality other than Town/Village)/or $93 (Towns/Villages).

Yes.  As Reckless Driving is a crime, your personal appearance will be required.  However, you should contact a criminal law attorney as there may be an opportunity for an attorney to appear on your behalf.

Yes.  Since Reckless Driving is a misdemeanor charge, a criminal lawyer will be required.

Speeding is a violation of N.Y. Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1180.  A speeding ticket can be issued in several ways: Driving too fast for road conditions (Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent). Driving over a posted speed limit. Driving over a posted speed limit in a school zone or restricted area.

Yes.  A conviction for speeding will result in points on your license.  The points are as follows: MILES PER HOUR OVER SPEED LIMIT NUMBER OF POINTS 1 to 10 3 11 to 20 4 21 to 30 6 31 to 40 8 Over 40 11

For a first-time (non-school zone/non restricted zone) offense, the following are potential penalties. MILES PER HOUR OVER SPEED LIMIT MINIMUM FINE MAXIMUM FINE DAYS OF JAIL SURCHARGE (other courts/town and village) 1 to 10 $45 $150 0 $88/$93 11 to 30 $90 $300 15 $88/$93 31 and higher $180 $600 30 $88/$93 The potential fines [...]

No. Since speeding is not a crime, an attorney is not required to handle your case.  You can appear in court and attempt to resolve your speeding ticket with the officer who issued the ticket or the attorney who represents the municipality where you were charged.