Because
being charged with a non-criminal traffic violation carries
lesser consequences than a criminal traffic violation, many
people find themselves overlooking or forgetting about the
infraction as they go about their busy lives. What these
people do not realize is that failure to pay the imposed
fine or show up on the designated court date may make
matters even worse.
Failure to pay
the imposed fine or failure to appear in court can be
serious enough to leave lasting consequences, such as the
potential suspension of your driving privileges, increase of
insurance rates and potential for jail time if you are
pulled over for driving on a suspended license.
An
experienced traffic violation attorney & lawyer
will ensure you are fully aware of your legal rights
and options for your defense regarding the citation
or ticket you have been issued. When it is not possible to have the
case dropped,
The Law Office of
Gail Cheatwood, P.A.,
will aggressively
protect your rights and prove your innocence
regarding your traffic infraction, also commonly
called a traffic violation, traffic citation,
traffic ticket, or speeding ticket.
Contact
an experienced Lakeland traffic violation 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 traffic violation defense attorney &
lawyer,
Gail Cheatwood
has successfully represented numerous Lakeland,
Winter Haven, Bartow,
or Polk County Florida area residents in the
defense of
traffic violations, as well as
criminal defense legal
issues.
Some
of the
non-criminal traffic violations one may
commonly face include, but are not limited to:
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Moving
Violations such as:
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Speeding;
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Careless driving;
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Failure to yield;
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Improper lane changes;
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Driving during restricted hours;
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Child restraint violations;
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Illegal U-turns;
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Stop sign or traffic light violations;
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Non-Moving
Violations such as:
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If you have been
cited for a
traffic violation in
Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow,
or Polk County Florida,
contact an experienced
traffic violation defense attorney &
lawyer at
The Law Office of
Gail Cheatwood, P.A., today
by calling
(863) 686-0975.
Points against
your drivers license are typically added for moving
violations. While these traffic violations typically do not
carry the possibility of jail time, they may still carry
substantial fines. Traffic infractions may also cause your
car insurance rates to go up and may result in a driver's
license suspension if you have multiple offenses.
Driver’s
license suspension guidelines: (need to check statute)
Lose 12 points within a 12-month period, suspension is
30 days
Lose 18 points within an 18-month period, suspension is
3 months
Lose 24 points within a 36-month period, suspension is 1
year
Point loss is
cumulative and does not start over once a suspension is
served. For example, you could lose your license for 30
days, get 6 more points and be ordered to serve the 3 month
suspension. Our team is ready to help you hold onto your
license.
If you
would like to schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced
Lakeland
traffic violation
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.