If you have received a ticket or have been charged with a crime involving a motor vehicle, the potential consequences are serious. You could lose your driving privileges, possibly be incarcerated, and suffer various other collateral consequences that can interfere with your life, job, and livelihood. A Cincinnati defense attorney at The Wieczorek Law Firm can review your case and explain your options. For a free and confidential evaluation of your traffic case, call us today.
How a Traffic Offenses Lawyer Can Help
Many people who are facing tickets might consider just paying the ticket. However, this can have far-reaching consequences. An experienced traffic offense lawyers can help by:
- Reviewing the ticket or charges and explaining your legal options
- Fighting to have the case dismissed
- Finding errors or evidentiary issues that help convince a judge or prosecutor side with you
- Fighting to avoid an automatic license suspension at an ALS hearing
- Representing you in court, if necessary
Common Ohio Traffic Violations
Ohio Revised Code classifies traffic violations may involve offenses related to the operation of a motor vehicle, such as speeding or criminal actions, such as OVI. Some of the most common traffic violations in Ohio include:
- Driving without a license
- Driving without insurance
- Driving on a suspended license
- Speeding
- Driving too slowly
- Running a stop sign
- Traffic control violation
- Failure to control the vehicle
- Failure to yield
- Failing to stop for a school bus
- Following too closely
- Lane violations
- Eluding and fleeing
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Texting while driving
- Grand theft auto
- OVI
- Reckless driving
- Vehicular assault
- Vehicular homicide
For any of these offenses, it is important to retain qualified Cincinnati criminal lawyer. Call us at (513) 317-5987 to learn more.
Consequences for Traffic Violations
Being convicted of a traffic offense could have many consequences, depending on the nature of the offense. Some may include:
- Points to your driving record – Driving offenses can result in points to your driving record. If you accumulate 12 points on your driving record within two years, your driver’s license can be suspended.
- Incarceration – Some offenses can result in incarceration. A misdemeanor offense can result in up to one year in jail. A first-degree felony can result in a prison sentence up to 11 years.
- A criminal record – Some offenses are considered serious crimes that can result in a criminal record that follows you around for years to come. Any prospective employer or landlord could find this information. Consider consulting an expungement attorney to clear your record.
- Fines – Fines can easily add up to thousands of dollars.
- Loss of driving privileges – Too many points can result in your driving privileges being suspended. Some offenses can result in an automatic suspension and ALS hearing separate from any criminal case.
- Increased auto insurance premiums – Your auto insurance rates will likely go up with any traffic ticket, offense, or accident you cause. This can add up to a substantial amount over the years.
- Financial penalties – You could face other financial penalties, including having to pay restitution to anyone who was injured in an accident, costs to have an ignition interlock device installed, and the requirement to attend drug and alcohol testing.
- Job loss – Depending on the nature of the offense, a conviction could result in the loss of your job or difficulty finding employment.
Call a Cincinnati Traffic Lawyer from Our Firm for Help
At The Wieczorek Law Firm, we provide the aggressive legal representation you need to protect your legal rights. Contact us today for a free case review.