Criminal, Traffic, DUI
General Traffic
Often people will be travelling in the area and will find they have speeding or other traffic violations. For the less serious cases, the person getting the ticket can elect to either pay for the ticket, request a full trial, or just a hearing where guilt is admitted, with an explanation given before disposition (sentencing.) In those types of cases where the defendant is not required to appear, often an attorney can appear on the client’s behalf and can often get the charges reduced, or sometimes can get a disposition where points may not be awarded. Especially for those out-of-town folks who have a speeding ticket, in many cases the defendant can have full representation without having to appear. In any event, with a lawyer, a defendant will most often have a better result than paying the ticket, and if it is a case where only the attorney needs to appear, the defendant can save travel time to come to court, even if the defendant lives locally.
In the more serious cases, where the defendant must appear, usually jailable offenses, having a lawyer is even more critical who often can obtain a favorable disposition short of going for a full trial. If necessary, a lawyer can help with a trial, and in the more serious cases, can even request a jury trial.
A lawyer in any of these cases may find issues where an improver procedure was used and may be able to provide other legal defenses. Additionally, a lawyer knows how to recommend what a defendant can do to mitigate the sentencing, such as community service, or driver improvement programs.
Over the road truckers can face stiff penalties that could have impacts on their trucking career. An attorney will likely be a huge benefit
People often find getting a lawyer is cost effective in terms of giving assistance to lessen the impact of the defendant’s driving record. While this website is not intended to give specific advice to anybody, we encourage those who seek assistance to personally contact the firm and schedule an appointment.
Traffic: Driving Under the Influence or Impaired
Often people will find themselves having been charged with driving a vehicle, or even a boat, under the influence or impaired by use of alcohol or drugs. The consequences can be severe, where having a lawyer can be essential.
Many procedural issues exist, such as whether the traffic stop was proper in the first place, how the field sobriety tests were handled, and validity of the breathalyzer or blood testing. Other issues arise if a defendant has refused a breath or blood test. Complications often crop up as both an administrative hearing and a hearing in district court may be involved, both of which can negatively impact one’s ability to drive. Also, enrolling in an interlock program may mitigate negative outcomes, and upon conviction, can be required by the court. An attorney can assist with navigating through getting into an interlock program. At an administrative hearing a defendant may gain the ability to continue to go to work or drug/alcohol educational programs and drive as well as the interlock option.
One should not hesitate to contact a lawyer upon being charged with a DUI, as there are short deadlines in which to request an administrative hearing or sign up for an interlock program to help ensure minimal, if any, interruption in driving privileges. Depending on the seriousness of the case, amount of blood alcohol content, and prior record there are multiple options available to minimize the negative outcomes with a lawyer.
This firm has extensive experience in assisting those who are facing DUI charges. Again, while this web page is not designed for specific legal advice, we encourage an appointment to explore all options.
General Criminal Cases
With years of experience handling criminal and juvenile delinquency cases, this firm can provide much assistance. As with the traffic cases, there are many issues involved with searches and seizures, how an arrest was made, and issues as to whether the person charged is the one who perpetuated the criminal activity.
As with the DUI cases, there may be many alternatives to trial, such as being involved in mitigation, anger management or other therapy and educational or treatment programs. Decisions can be made as to whether to have a trial, either a court trial, or in all but the most minor cases, a jury trial.
With this firm’s approach, being an advocate to give peace of mind, we advocate for the client in terms of court representation and to assist with healing, alternative sentencing, and other recommendations to allow a client relief.
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