Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Traffic Infractions: Getting to Know Your Options

When you get a traffic infraction call or a ticket, you must act before the due date on your “Notice to Appear” runs out. You may get a courtesy notice in the mail from your court that tells you your options. However, it is best for you to know more about this rather than depending on your notice alone. When you have not attended to your traffic infraction immediately, consequences such as having your license suspended and having additional charges such as misdemeanor and receiving a warrant might be ahead of you.

Admitting responsibility for the traffic infraction ticket is generally done by entering the plea of no contest. This technically is not admitting or denying responsibility, but simply paying a fine. Paying the fine is done one of two ways; by mail or in person on or before your court date. If there is not a fine listed on the citation, there is typically a number listed on the traffic infraction notice, which will provide information as to the cost of the ticket and where to spend payment.

There is another way in fighting a traffic infraction and that is asking for professional help. There are different ways through which a traffic attorney can help when you are charged with a traffic infraction. They can list to the details of your situation and analyze your legal position. They can offer you the pros and cons of several alternate courses of actions. Your attorney will gather facts and information from you and evaluate all aspects of the traffic offense you are charged with. An experienced attorney will evaluate all legal defenses available in your case.  These can include mistakes and inaccuracies by the arresting officer, or other technical defenses that may be relevant.

In this situation, take time to meet with your attorneys who specialize in the laws governing traffic infractions. A well-experienced attorney will help you to understand the legal battle before you and will guide you through the legal process. When you are interviewing potential attorneys, be sure to take not of their experience in handling similar cases. Be sure to find out how many cases he or she has won and if those are similar cases to yours.

Rick Silverman, P.A.
311 S Brevard Ave. Tampa, Florida 33606
(813) 871-1125
http://www.businesslocallistings.com

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