Traffic Law Practice in Redwood City, CA
A traffic violation can vary from failing to signal when changing lanes or as serious as reckless driving. By law these infractions are considered criminal offenses, because they are violations of the rules of the road generally found in the California Vehicle Code.
Don’t Wait to Take Action
If you were recently cited for a traffic violation, it is important that you take legal action as soon as possible. In some cases there may be legal defenses on the face of a citation which can be identified by an experienced attorney. Traffic infractions may not seem like a big deal; however, if you are found guilty of committing such a violation, you may face significant monetary fines and an increase in insurance rates. Multiple violations may result in the loss of your driver’s license. Unresolved traffic violations cause additional penalties to be added to the violation.
Dan Beatty, Attorney at Law, represents individuals facing traffic violations and welcomes the opportunity to speak with you about your charges. Although you may think you are dealing with a simple infraction, the reality is that you are being accused of a violation of the law. Proper defenses can only be identified by an experienced attorney. In addition there may be alternative resolutions to protect your driving record or reduce the fine. You should, therefore, do everything you can to protect yourself from tough, legal penalties. The first step is to obtain representation from an experienced attorney.
How a Lawyer Can Help
Once Dan Beatty, Attorney at Law, gets involved, you will be advised of the steps to take in order to avoid or minimize additional legal consequences. If you are facing a serious traffic offense, I will get to work to negotiate a dismissal of the charges or reach an agreement with prosecutors or law enforcement officers for a reduced charge or reduced fine and traffic school to try to keep the violation off your driving record. Should your case progress to trial, you will get attentive representation every step of the way. Attorney representation offers attending court hearings for you, so you can avoid long lines and waits in court and missing time off from work.
If you are ready to become informed of your legal options following a traffic violation, call today for a no-obligation consultation.