There are numerous reasons as to why a person’s
license becomes suspended, but despite the reason for the suspension, if a
person is caught driving on a suspended license, they may be immediately
arrested and charged with heavy fines. A traffic attorney is a huge help for
this case.
What are the
possible forms of offenses when driving while license is suspended?
The
first thing to understand is that a citation for driving while license is suspended comes in two forms. The
first is driving without
knowledge of the
suspension. This is a civil traffic infraction and is presented like an
ordinary ticket. However, you need to be very careful on how you handle this
ticket. Do not just pay it. The second is driving with knowledge your
license is suspended. This is a criminal infraction. When this ticket is issued
to you the police officer has the option of taking you to jail or giving you a
notice to appear in court.
How
can a traffic attorney help me?
There are basic ways that
a traffic attorney can help when you are charged with a traffic violation. They
can listen 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 traffic attorney will gather facts and information from you and evaluate
all aspects of the traffic offense you are charged with.
It is important to have an attorney that can open
negotiations with the State Attorney’s office about you pending charge. An
experienced traffic attorney may convince the State to amend the charge or to
agree to a more lenient sentence designed to keep you out of jail and at work.
This is especially true where the traffic attorney can demonstrate a good faith
effort on your part to either obtain a reinstated driver’s license or show that
you have secured reliable alternative transportation.
How do I
choose a traffic attorney?
Take time to meet with attorneys who specialize in the laws
governing traffic violations. A well-experienced traffic attorney will help you
to understand the legal battle before you and will guide you through the legal
process. When you are interviewing potential traffic attorneys, be sure to take
note of their experience in handling similar cases. Be sure to find out how
much experience he or she has in the area of law that applies to your case.
Rick Silverman, P.A.
311 S Brevard Ave. Tampa, Florida 33606
(813) 871-1125
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