If this is your first time to
receive a traffic ticket for a traffic infraction, surely, you’ll be asking
yourself if you need to hire an attorney to get you out of this mess. Well, in
some cases, you do and in some, you don’t. It will really boil down to what
type of infraction you committed.
The most common traffic infractions
include speeding, no endorsement for riding a motorcycle, and driving without a
seatbelt. If you received a ticket because of any of these, know that you can
take care of it alone. You can do so by appearing in court or paying for the
ticket (payment methods vary from state to state). These are the non-costly
ways to take care of your ticket.
On the other hand, even if hiring
a lawyer can cost you more, you will need him in certain cases. Having a lawyer
with you can save you on court costs, fines, and fees. But more importantly, hiring
a lawyer can help you bring down your car insurance premiums, which is affected
when you commit traffic infractions.
You may have to check with your
state on how to handle certain traffic tickets. Each state has a different
policy. But usually, if you don’t want your insurance rates to go up, you will
need a lawyer. Also, your lawyer can help keep costs down including insurance costs
and points.
Now, when you go to the court with
a lawyer, this immediately means that you are defending your position on the
traffic violation. If you decide to just pay the ticket, this means you are
pleading guilty to the infraction. Just paying up is also an expensive thing to
do, especially if you can find a way to keep the costs down.
So, there’s really no question if
an attorney can help you out in court due to traffic infractions, because he
certainly will. Not only will your costs be minimized, your lawyer can also
help with shortening the court process, which can really be a hassle. Going to
court for a traffic ticket will just increase the fees, fines and costs, and if
you handle it alone, the process may take longer and the costs go up more.
It is important that you find an
experienced attorney --- one that deals with traffic infractions on a regular
basis. This guarantees that the lawyer knows what to do and will complete the
process immediately. He will know how to negotiate for lower costs and will
easily handle your traffic ticket.
Rick Silverman
813-871-1125
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