Before getting into the courtroom
or as you go on with the process with your lawyer, you are briefly oriented on
the terms and rules on highway race. “Conviction” is a term used as a
determination of guilt that is the result of a plea or trial, regardless of
whether adjudication is withheld. Racing on highway defense would always
include the term “drag race,” which means the operation of two or more motor
vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive
attempt to outdistance each other. Lastly, “racing” means the use of one or
more motor vehicle in an attempt to outgain or outdistance another motor
vehicle, to prevent another vehicle from passing and be able to arrive at a
certain point.
In order to get a conviction for
your racing on a highway offense, the prosecution must prove the factors of the
case that indicate racing a reasonable doubt. An experienced traffic law
defense attorney has the ability to reduce your charges to speeding through
convincing evidence that the defendant was in fact only speeding or passing
through, and for a dismissal if the rate of speed was justified. A reduction or
dismissal of your highway charges would mean avoiding the serious consequences
that come with the conviction.
In case a law enforcement officer
determines that a person was engaged in a drag race or race, the officer has
the right to immediately arrest and take such person to custody so long as he
is able to provided reputable facts about the incident during the hearings. All
costs and fees for the impoundment of your vehicle will also add as a penalty
since all these including the cost of notification will be charged to the owner
of the vehicle.
Racing on highway defense will
require you to have a good lawyer since this case may also be a felony;
meaning, having consequences including the loss of certain rights, which can
affect your ability to land a job or have a good life.
Rick Silverman, P.A.
311 S Brevard Ave. Tampa, Florida
33606
813-871-1125
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