Be smart! Your choices made during a DUI defense
case or drunk driving investigation will have long-term and costly consequences
for at least 10 years. There are decisions and steps you can make to win or
lessen your dui case, or at the very least reduce your court and DMV penalties.
Why hire a
traffic attorney?
At first glance, hiring a traffic attorney for a
normal traffic ticket may seem like a waste of money. However, traffic attorneys
play a huge role in keeping you out of trouble in court since the results
affect a lot in your career and other insurance needs. Your driving record is
perhaps the biggest factor car insurance companies use to determine the price
of your car insurance premium. Blemishes in your driving record, including
crashes and traffic violation convictions, can negatively affect your rates. Also,
paying a traffic violation is not just about the fine involved. Admitting guilt
for a traffic offense can increase traffic violation points, leading to a
suspended license.
What are the
types of traffic attorneys?
There are two types of traffic attorneys: public
and private. Their job description is basically the same: they specialize in
traffic offenses, and know the players, the ever-changing laws, and the
processes by which cases are resolved in local traffic courts. Prosecutors
often take advantage of people who aren’t represented by legal counsel. An
experienced traffic attorney works to obtain the best possible outcome for your
DUI defense. Their goal is to get the citation dismissed or at least reduced to
a non-moving violation. The main difference between the two is the fee. If an
individual believes that he or she cannot afford an attorney, that person may
request the court to appoint a traffic attorney from the Public Defender’s
Office. Court-appointed traffic attorneys represent only indigent people facing
a jail sentence. Financial hardship caused by hiring an attorney is not
sufficient grounds for the appointment of an attorney.
Once you have chosen a traffic attorney, consult
with him, so that you understand the charges filed against you. If you are
charged with serious offenses, you must have a DUI defense attorney
representing you to the court.
Rick Silverman, P.A.
311 S Brevard Ave. Tampa, Florida 33606
(813) 871-1125
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