{"id":1337,"date":"2019-08-28T16:56:10","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T16:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1337"},"modified":"2019-08-28T16:56:10","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T16:56:10","slug":"do-i-need-a-lawyer-for-traffic-court","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/do-i-need-a-lawyer-for-traffic-court\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need a Lawyer for Traffic Court?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From the moment you get your drivers\u2019 license, it is only a\nmatter of time before you wind up being pulled over for a minor traffic\noffense. It is simply a part of the learning curve of operating a motor vehicle\nunder Indiana state and federal laws. From broken taillights and expired\nplates, to speeding, illegal U-turns, running red lights, and more, there are\nplenty of minor to moderate traffic offenses that drivers can be cited for on\nthe road. However, there are also quite of few serious traffic offenses, such\nas reckless driving, unlicensed driving, underage driving, intoxicated driving,\nand more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you were recently cited for a traffic offense, you are likely\nwondering what to expect from the process, including your personal obligations\nto resolve or satisfy the citation. One of the most common questions drivers\nask regarding traffic offenses is whether or not they will have to go to court;\nand if so, whether or not they require a traffic court lawyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn what you need to know about hiring\na lawyer for traffic court.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Indiana Traffic Court<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When you are given a ticket for a minor traffic offense,\ntypically you would simply pay the fine by following all instructions on the\ndocuments provided by the issuing officer. But if you pay the fine, it is the\nequivalent of pleading guilty to the traffic offense. This is where traffic\ncourt comes into play; if you want to refute or contest the ticket, you will\nneed to do so in a court of law. The instructions for notifying the proper authorities\nthat you wish to appeal the ticket would also be included in the documents\nprovided to you at the time of the citation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why <\/em>go to court? Well, many traffic offenses, such as speeding, will cause a driver to lose points on their driving record. In turn, loss of driving points can affect automotive insurance coverage, insurance rates, professional driving licenses, rental car eligibility, and more. Ultimately, the loss of too many driving points can result in a suspended or revoked drivers\u2019 license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to Hire a Traffic Court Lawyer<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

If you believe that you were unfairly or falsely cited for a\ntraffic offense, you can choose to represent yourself in traffic court.\nHowever, if your driving record is on the brink of serious penalization, and\nanother traffic conviction might mean losing your driving privileges, it is wise\nto discuss your case with a licensed attorney. They can determine how strong or\nimpactful your case is, and provide the proper legal guidance to avoid a\ntraffic conviction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Misdemeanor Traffic Lawyer in Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contact David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law, at 317-636-7514<\/strong> to start building a strong and impactful defense against your Indiana misdemeanor traffic charges<\/a> so that you have a chance at avoiding the maximum penalties for your suspected traffic offenses. Our Indianapolis criminal defense law firm offers free initial consultations, so there is no out-of-pocket obligations to you. Get started protecting your future, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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