Category: Traffic Violations
When a person is arrested, the police are supposed to read them their rights as a person facing criminal allegations. This reading, sometimes known as a Miranda warning or a reading of the Miranda rights, is a basic part of most arrests and is required in many cases….
With a multitude of internet resources and books available regarding how the law works, many people believe that they are capable of handling their own defense if charged with a crime. However, even minor criminal convictions can have significantly greater effects than a person may first realize. Additionally,…
Many clients come into my office that have been charged with speeding. There are a number of different points that can be assigned to that speeding; it can be as little as two and upwards of five. It’s important to hire an attorney right away. There are a…
If you’ve been charged with using a cell phone in the car, it’s important to note that the violation penalties have changed very recently. For a first offense of using that cell phone not hands-free, you are facing a penalty of between two and four hundred dollars. For…
If you’ve been charged with leaving the scene of an accident, it’s important to contact an attorney right away. There are serious ramifications for leaving a scene of an accident. There are a number of different things; if somebody was killed, it could be an indictable offense, if…
Having multiple traffic tickets, especially if you do not pay them, can result in the suspension of your driver’s license. Depending on the traffic tickets, penalties can vary, but your first move should be to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney who can help you try and avoid…
In many traffic stops, the police will ask motorists if they can search the car, open the trunk, or to take other actions to see what is in the car. Often, they will ask innocuous questions like “you don’t have a gun in there, do you?” When the driver…
The basic process of a criminal case begins with a defendant being arrested and charged with committing a crime. The government is responsible for proving that there is irrefutable reason to believe that the defendant committed the crime. The following process then takes place: Bail hearing – The…
Reckless driving is broadly defined, but can generally be understood to be any kind of driving which might endanger a driver and his passengers, or any other driver on the road. Offenses include: Speeding Tailgating (following too closely) Not using a turn signal Ignoring traffic laws Distracted driving…