Collierville Traffic Violation Attorney Protects Your Rights
Tennessee law firm fights for dismissal or reduction of charges
Being pulled over and getting a ticket can ruin your day. It can also result in costly fines, increased insurance rates and a black mark on your driving record. At Collierville Law Firm, we put our decades of experience to work toward getting you the most beneficial result in your traffic case. This can optimally mean having your offense reduced or dismissed altogether. Based in Collierville, we provide traffic violation defense across Shelby County.
Moving violations prosecuted in Tennessee
In fiscal year 2023, Tennessee courts handled approximately 1.1 million moving violation traffic-related cases statewide, according to state judicial records. This figure includes both criminal and civil traffic violations. Common moving violations include:
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- DUI offenses
- Texting while driving
- Distracted driving
- Careless or negligent driving
- Running stops signs and red lights
- Following improperly/tailgating
- Improper passing
- Failing to yield
- Driving on a suspended license or without a license
Our criminal defense attorney helps drivers fight tickets and decrease the negative consequences against them. Whatever your traffic offense, we may be able to have it dismissed or reduced.
Understanding the penalties
The punishment you face for a traffic violation depends on the specific offense and circumstances. Penalties for violations can include fines, court costs and points on your driving record. If you aggregate 12 or more points in 12 months, you may have your license suspended. You can also go to jail for certain violations, such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and speeding in excess of 100 miles per hour. In addition, traffic violation convictions cause increases in insurance premiums.
Benefits of hiring an attorney
For traffic violations carrying criminal consequences, hiring a capable defense attorney is in your best interests. While you may think you can fight the ticket yourself, you may be in a losing battle due to the intricacies and nuances of Tennessee traffic laws. Here are some of the advantages of retaining a lawyer from our firm:
- You will have the benefit of our experience and skill in recognizing possible errors by law enforcement during the traffic stop and ticketing, which could result in a dismissal of charges.
- As a seasoned negotiator, our lawyer may be able to have your violation and penalty reduced.
- Our attorney will go to court for you when you are contesting a ticket,
- Our attorney will advise you about driver safety courses and other programs that can allow you to reduce the impact of a conviction on your driving record.
When we meet with you, we will fully assess your situation, determine your best options and develop an effective defense strategy.
Contact our Tennessee law firm for assistance contesting a traffic ticket
Our defense lawyer at Collierville Law Firm help drivers fight charges involving the full range of Tennessee traffic violations. For assistance with your ticket, call 901-614-0318 or contact us online to schedule a time to speak with us.