Monday, February 3, 2014

Facing Common Traffic Violations in Tampa

Traffic tickets provide you with instructions as to the option you are to choose on dealing with traffic violations. However, having your ticket dropped or charges lessened is usually not an option; the possibilities for you to escape or bargain will depend on how you are to be defended by your lawyer. Here are some of the things you can do with your ticket.

1.    1. Check your Ticket. Always be vigilant with the time allotted for you to respond to your ticket. Failure to appear or respond to your ticket will lead to the suspension of our driver’s license. If you don’t respond further, a guilty plea will be the verdict and will again cause your license to be suspended. Driving a vehicle without license will cause you more trouble such as felony conviction, huge fines, possible jail time, and even vehicle confiscation. Default convictions on common traffic violations aren’t necessarily permanent; once you finish paying your fines, suspensions will be over and the hearing will go on.

2.     2. Rescheduling or postponing your hearing. The hearing date of your ticket is adjustable as long as you go through the right processes. First, make a request by mail, phone or personally prior to the hearing date. Use the contact number printed at the back of your ticket. If you are to have a second postponement, you must make appearance at the nearest office at least a day before the hearing and present a valid document, which is up to the judge’s discretion. Note that common traffic violations ticket must be handled at a local court system because rescheduling options might vary.

3.    3. Prepare your case. It is common for the courts in Tampa to allow you to bring witnesses and written evidences. These will help you get through the case faster and easier. It is also good to practice your testimony before the hearing to avoid misunderstanding. Apart from that, assistance for those who have hearing impairments or those who are not fluent in the English language are easily adjusted during the court hearing.

These are just a few of the things you have to remember before having a court hearing due to the common traffic violations. Lastly, make a wise decision when choosing your lawyer for he could get you through the case smoothly.

Rick Silverman
311 S Brevard Ave. Tampa, Florida 33606
813-871-1125

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