A
criminal traffic offense is a much more
serious matter than a minor traffic infraction in
which you are given a citation for you actions
involving a motor vehicle which warrants a simple
traffic ticket. A criminal traffic offense
may include jail or prison time if convicted, or if
you accept a plea to avoid a more severe penalty if
a trial goes to the jury.
When
charged with a criminal traffic offense, you
have rights which must be aggressively protected to
ensure you have every available legal resource used
at your disposal to prove your innocence, or to
achieve the best possible resolution relating to the
charges against you.
An
experienced criminal traffic attorney & lawyer
will ensure you are fully aware of your legal rights
and options for you defense regarding the charges
against you. When it is not possible to have the
charges dropped, reduced, or negotiate an acceptable
plea,
The Law Office of
Gail Cheatwood, P.A.,
will ensure the prosecution is held to the burden of
proving beyond a reasonable doubt the charges
against you were warranted. We will hold all
evidence, witness statements, and the actions of law
enforcement under a microscope, while aggressively
protection your legal rights.
Contact
an experienced Lakeland criminal traffic
defense attorney & lawyer
at
The Law Office of
Gail Cheatwood, P.A.,
by calling
(863) 686-0975,
and schedule a confidential consultation.
As an experienced
Lakeland criminal traffic defense attorney &
lawyer,
Gail Cheatwood
has successfully represented numerous Lakeland,
Winter Haven, Bartow,
or Polk County Florida area residents in the
defense of
criminal traffic charges and other criminal defense legal
issues.
Some
of the
criminal traffic offense charges one may
commonly face include, but are not limited to:
-
Driving under
the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol;
-
Driving with
suspended or revoked license;
-
Violating court approved
hardship driving privileges;
-
Reckless
driving;
-
Driving with an
open container;
-
Having illegal
drugs in the vehicle (drug possession, drug
trafficking);
-
Leaving the
scene of an accident;
-
Illegal street
racing.
If a
criminal traffic offense involves the death of
another, the charge may be Vehicular Homicide or
Vehicular Manslaughter which, depending upon the
circumstances of the crime, may result in up to 15
years in prison and permanent license revocation. If
the offender leaves the scene of the crime or does
not make a reasonable attempt provide assistance to
the victim the penalties may be increased or they
may face additional criminal charges.
It is
important to realize that when law enforcement
arrives on an auto accident scene where a death has
occurred, many times their immediate presumption is
that the deceased is the victim, and you are the
criminal offender. Due to the nature of the
accident, adrenaline, and the immediate confusion
regarding the accident, it is important to seek
experienced legal counsel before making any
statements which may be taken in the wrong light,
leading to you being arrested any defending yourself
against charges which may have been unwarranted in
the first place.
If you have been
charged with a
criminal traffic offense in
Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow,
or Polk County Florida,
contact an experienced
criminal traffic defense attorney &
lawyer at
The Law Office of
Gail Cheatwood, P.A., today
by calling
(863) 686-0975.
Your reputation is not the only thing at stake when facing
criminal traffic offense charges or other
criminal offenses, but your liberties, rights, freedom as
well. It is well documented that those who are innocent have
been known to have served or are currently serving time in our
County Jails and State Prisons. You should make every effort to
ensure you are not one of these statistics. Seek experienced
legal counsel to stand up and fight for your legal rights,
giving you the best opportunity to be treated fairly by the
criminal justice system.
If you
would like to schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced
Lakeland
criminal traffic defense attorney & lawyer
who proudly serves the
Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow,
or Polk County Florida
area, contact
The Law Office of
Gail Cheatwood, P.A.,
by calling
(863) 686-0975
or by email by filling out our confidential
case submission form.
