Traffic Violations
A traffic violation is any violation of the law performed by the driver of an automobile while it is moving. Charges include but are not limited to:
- Speeding – driving above the legal speed limit
- Careless Driving – driving without caution
- Reckless Driving – a major moving violation involving a disregard for rules of the road
- Traffic signal – failing to stop at a red light or stop sign
- Uninsured – driving without active insurance
- Driving While Suspended – driving with a suspended license
- Operating a vehicle with a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) – driving with drugs in the car
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
DWI is a very serious offense. You face loss of your driver’s license, large fines, and potential incarceration. Penalties vary depending on various factors such as:
- Level of blood alcohol content in the system
- Whether it is the drivers first, second, or third offense
- The time period between DWI offenses
- Whether there was an accident resulting in property damage or personal injury to others
- Whether the offense took place in a school zone
- Whether there was a refusal to submit to a blood-alcohol test
- Actions of the arresting officer will be taken into account as well
The blood alcohol test may be challenged based on the results, certificates, and administration of the test. If there is a defect, the test results may be able to be suppressed as evidence upon application to the Court. Our firm is experienced in reviewing the complex documents that must be provided by the State.
It is important to have representation for all infractions, even the most minor infractions.
Our firm is very experienced in negotiating pleas and mitigating with prosecutors in many of the municipalities. If you wish to reject a plea offer and mount a defense, we will zealously defend you at trial.
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