Fort Myers Criminal Traffic Violations Attorneys
Most people who get a traffic ticket, for a parking or even a speeding violation, simply pay the ticket and then forget about it. A criminal traffic violation is a more serious matter. A criminal traffic violation can lead to:
- Points on your driving record
- Potential driver's license suspension
- Increased insurance rates
- Fines and penalties
- Potential jail time
- A criminal record
At The Law Offices of Agoston & Chandler, P.A., we represent clients who are charged in criminal court for traffic violations. These are misdemeanor, or in some cases felony, charges.
Protecting Your Rights and Your Driver's License
For many of us, a car, truck or motorcycle is our transportation to and from work. In some cases, we cannot work unless we can drive. At our law firm, we are Naples reckless driving defense attorneys and former prosecutors who can represent you for your traffic violation, as well as work to keep your driver's license.
Criminal traffic violations are awarded points, and as points accumulate they trigger automatic driver's license suspensions. For example, 12 points accumulated within 12 months results in an automatic 30-day suspension.
The most serious violations are shown below:
- Six points: Leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run) resulting in property damage of more than $50
- Six points: Driving at an unlawful speed resulting in an accident
- Four points: Reckless driving
- Four points: Any moving violation that results in an accident
- Four points: Passing a stopped school bus
- Four points: Speeding 16 miles per hour over the lawful or posted speed
One traffic stop can easily result in 12 points. For example, if you were speeding 20 miles per hour over the limit and winged a mailbox, you could be given 12 points if you also have two children in the car who weren't wearing seat belts. It all adds up.
Experienced and Effective Criminal Defense ∙ Se Habla Español
Our Naples criminal defense lawyers represent Florida residents and out-of-state visitors charged with misdemeanors or felonies. Contact our Naples law office, or call 239-206-4311 locally or 888-754-3002 toll free to discuss your case, your rights and your options.
