Although many view traffic violations as minor infractions, tickets for offenses like speeding and driving with an expired registration have the potential to wreak havoc on your life. Fees can accumulate quickly, and points on your license can cause your insurance premiums to skyrocket, or even result in a revoked or suspended license.
At Christina Pendleton & Associates, we don’t underestimate the seriousness of traffic violations. If you’ve received a ticket for a driving infraction, our traffic violation lawyers in Richmond will work on your behalf to get your charges reduced or dismissed. Never shrug off a traffic ticket!
Violations a Traffic Attorney in Richmond Can Help You Fight
The Virginia DMV uses a points system to decide whether to revoke or suspend your driver’s license. If you accumulate too many points in a short time, your driving privileges may be revoked. Without the ability to drive, you could pay a fortune in rideshares or be forced to ask coworkers to take you to and from work.
Hiring an experienced lawyer can significantly reduce the likelihood that you’ll have points added to your license, or get it taken away. Our traffic violation attorneys in Richmond have represented clients in Virginia traffic violation cases involving:
- Reckless driving
- Speeding
- Expired registration
- Expired license
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Failure to signal when changing lanes
- Failure to wear a seatbelt
- Driving under the influence
- Driving without a license or with a suspended license
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Violating license restrictions
- Hit-and-run accidents
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Penalties a Richmond Traffic Lawyer Can Help You Avoid
When you work with a traffic violation attorney in Richmond, their main goal is to help you avoid unwanted outcomes like fines and demerit points. Here are some of the traffic fines and penalties they can protect you from:
- Fines (maximum is $2,500 in Richmond)
- Increase in insurance cost
- Jail time
- Revoked license
- Points on your license
If your offense was particularly reckless, you could be facing incarceration, a felony charge on your record, or at the very least a large fine. Felonies can stick with people for the rest of their lives and make it hard for them to find employment. If you’re facing criminal charges, seeking legal counsel is the best way to get them reduced.
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Our Approach to Traffic Violation Defense Cases
Our attorneys take a detail-oriented approach to traffic violation defense cases. First, we interview you to obtain as much information as possible regarding the circumstances of your moving violation.
We’ll explore every scenario to determine your best course of action, and we will question those testifying against you at trial. For example, if the police officer violated standard procedures or failed to perform their duties as required, we’ll find out and use that information to bolster your case.
If there’s a lot of evidence against you, we may be able to negotiate with the prosecutor to get you a lower sentence. Reaching out to a skilled attorney as soon as you’ve received a ticket is the best thing you can do to help your case. The sooner we hear from you, the sooner we’ll be able to start collecting evidence for your case.
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Defenses You Richmond Traffic Lawyer Will Use
There are a number of defenses your traffic violation lawyer can use to argue your innocence. Once they know more about the circumstances of your infraction, they’ll be able to build a solid case around one of the following defenses:
- Radar gun malfunction. If we can prove that the police officer’s radar gun was defective or not properly calibrated at the time of the violation, we can get your case dismissed. If you’re sure you were driving under or at the speed limit when you were pulled over, let your Richmond traffic violation lawyer know and they’ll request an inspection of the officer’s radar gun.
- False observations. We can also argue that the police officer had an obstructed view or was too far away from your vehicle to clearly observe a violation. If we can prove that it was impossible for them to have seen you commit the infraction, we can get your case dismissed.
- Violation committed out of urgency. If you were stopped for speeding on your way to the hospital or to deal with another urgent matter, we can argue that your violation was committed out of necessity. This can help reduce your fine and even result in your case being thrown out.
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Find Out How Many Points You Have From Previous Traffic Violations
Knowing how many points you’ve accumulated from previous violations can help you gauge the severity of your case. If you’ve received a lot of points in a short period of time, hiring a traffic violation attorney is definitely in your best interest. That being said, seeking legal counsel is a smart choice regardless of how many recent infractions you’ve had.
You can find out how many points you have by visiting the Virginia DMV website. If you don’t already have an account, you’ll need to make one. Once you’ve logged in, look for your “current point total” to check how many demerits you have on your license.
Although points related to a traffic violation usually fall off about two years after the infraction,
remember that the charge will still be on your driving record and could be used against you should you commit another traffic violation. In addition, insurance companies often use their own version of the points system when determining your premiums.
We Can Help if You Received a Ticket While Visiting From Out of State
If you live out of state and were given a ticket for a driving related infraction while visiting Richmond, our traffic violation lawyers can help you fight your charges. Our attorneys have won cases for a number of out-of-state drivers, so you can rest assured that you’re in good hands.
If you were charged with a criminal driving offense like DUI or hit and run, it’s of the utmost importance that you seek legal counsel as soon as you can. Reaching out to a skilled attorney right away can vastly improve your chances of receiving a positive outcome.
Contact a Qualified Traffic Violation Lawyer in Richmond Today
The attorneys at the Pendleton Law Team have decades of experience representing clients in Virginia traffic courts. They’ll analyze every angle and detail of your case to get you the lowest sentence possible.
Call our office or fill out a contact form on our website to speak to a seasoned traffic lawyer in Richmond. They’ll begin investigating your infraction and building your case as soon as possible. When you work with one of our lawyers, you can be confident that they are fully prepared to minimize the negative repercussions of your traffic violation.
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