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7 Common Traffic Ticket Myths which are Guaranteed NOT to Work for You in Traffic Court
Traffic Ticket Myth #1
The police officer made a single mistake on my traffic ticket.
While it may be possible for you to get your traffic or speeding ticket dismissed based on an error but if you're betting that you would be found not guilty because the officer misspelled your name of your car or your name, then this will not help you. In essence, a ticket is actually an accusatory document and the basis for prosecution which needs to be factually valid, however multiple errors could be grounds for dismissal. (We will show you how a series of errors or other obvious traffic ticket errors CAN help you get your case dismissed.)
Traffic Ticket Myth #2
Get my traffic ticket postponed, anticipating that the traffic officer does not show up in court.
If you follow this advice, you're destined to lose your traffic ticket case because most of the time, the traffic officer will show in court. If you don't have an adequate traffic ticket legal defense prepared, you're practically guaranteed to lose your case.
Traffic Ticket Myth #3
Using the "speeding out of necessity" excuse in traffic court.
Don't even waste your time. And if you decide to try this one, you better have someone in the back seat who is on the verge of dying while you were speeding to the hospital. Sad to say, this is one of the most overused traffic ticket legal defense strategies used but rarely works in the driver's favor.
Traffic Ticket Myth #4
Deciding to attend traffic school instead.
Why pay the fine and the additional fees for traffic school when you can simply fight the traffic ticket, then get your money back? The smart move is to first plead not guilty then decided which options are best for you to move regarding the specifics of your traffic ticket case.
Traffic Ticket Myth #5
I will fight my traffic ticket because it's going to be my word against the officer's testimony.
In case you didn't know, cops including traffic police and "officers" of the court. That means that their testimony will nearly always trump anything you say in your defense. Besides, a traffic officer or law enforcement official is trained about the law and the traffic process, which is significantly more credible than some driver who comes into traffic court unprepared.
Traffic Ticket Myth #6
Red cars get more traffic and speeding tickets.
Despite the rumors, there are NO official studies that red cars, vehicles or trucks receive more traffic or speeding tickets. It has been a common belief that red cars are cited more since they may give the optical illusion that they are traveling faster than other vehicles on the road. Some websites and blogs have suggested that bold color vehicles do tend to stand out thus they may be more susceptible to a higher ticket rate. According to a recent article published on Yahoo, they indicated that some drivers think that red cars pay higher premiums however both Allstate and Progressive have indicated that a vehicle's color has no bearing on the premiums they charge.
Traffic Ticket Myth #7
You need a lawyer to beat a traffic ticket.
Despite what some attorneys may indicate, you do not need an attorney to beat a traffic or speeding ticket. Provided you have the right information, virtually any driver can learn how to successfully fight their traffic citation. In most cases, attorney fees usually outweigh the cost of the ticket fine (which we believe is intentional) however in some states such as Florida, Nevada and Texas have some law firms dedicated to just fighting tickets. You can do it yourself but if not, at least check with an attorney to see what their rates are.
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A person is considered to be driving under the influence of alcohol if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08 percent or higher. While each state has final say over what BAC is considered intoxicated, .08 percent is the federal standard. A person’s BAC is calculated primarily through three types of tests: breath tests, blood tests and urine tests. Each of these tests has limitations and all are capable of error.
An experienced drunk driving lawyer should be aware of the different types of technology used to establish a person’s BAC and know how to refute evidence gained from such devices. Sometimes instruments are not properly calculated; sometimes instruments measure things other than alcohol; and sometimes instruments are not properly cared for. A skilled drunk driving attorney should be able to determine if any of these things were a factor in your BAC test.
In addition to BAC tests, law enforcement officials may ask those suspected of drunk driving to complete a field sobriety test. Field sobriety tests are subjective measures of a person’s intoxication level and are voluntary tests that you do not have perform (be aware that you still may be penalized for not taking this voluntary test with a license suspension in some states). When field sobriety tests are not performed correctly, they provide no evidence of intoxication. An experienced drunk driving lawyer should be able to argue in your defense if a field sobriety test was improperly administered.
If you have been arrested for drunk driving, it is important to contact a DUI lawyer right away. An attorney with experience defending those accused of DUI should have the knowledge and resources to provide you with the solid defense you need. A DUI attorney can not only inform you of your rights, but make sure those rights are protected.
Be aware that some states automatically revoke the driver’s license of those accused of drunk driving. To save your driving privileges, you may only have a limited amount of time to plead your case to save your license or maintain limited driving privileges. Often, driver’s license suspension is handled by the state department of transportation and requires a separate hearing. A DUI lawyer should be aware of the specific laws in your state and be able to help protect your driving privileges.
Traffic Ticket Myth #1
The police officer made a single mistake on my traffic ticket.
While it may be possible for you to get your traffic or speeding ticket dismissed based on an error but if you're betting that you would be found not guilty because the officer misspelled your name of your car or your name, then this will not help you. In essence, a ticket is actually an accusatory document and the basis for prosecution which needs to be factually valid, however multiple errors could be grounds for dismissal. (We will show you how a series of errors or other obvious traffic ticket errors CAN help you get your case dismissed.)
Traffic Ticket Myth #2
Get my traffic ticket postponed, anticipating that the traffic officer does not show up in court.
If you follow this advice, you're destined to lose your traffic ticket case because most of the time, the traffic officer will show in court. If you don't have an adequate traffic ticket legal defense prepared, you're practically guaranteed to lose your case.
Traffic Ticket Myth #3
Using the "speeding out of necessity" excuse in traffic court.
Don't even waste your time. And if you decide to try this one, you better have someone in the back seat who is on the verge of dying while you were speeding to the hospital. Sad to say, this is one of the most overused traffic ticket legal defense strategies used but rarely works in the driver's favor.
Traffic Ticket Myth #4
Deciding to attend traffic school instead.
Why pay the fine and the additional fees for traffic school when you can simply fight the traffic ticket, then get your money back? The smart move is to first plead not guilty then decided which options are best for you to move regarding the specifics of your traffic ticket case.
Traffic Ticket Myth #5
I will fight my traffic ticket because it's going to be my word against the officer's testimony.
In case you didn't know, cops including traffic police and "officers" of the court. That means that their testimony will nearly always trump anything you say in your defense. Besides, a traffic officer or law enforcement official is trained about the law and the traffic process, which is significantly more credible than some driver who comes into traffic court unprepared.
Traffic Ticket Myth #6
Red cars get more traffic and speeding tickets.
Despite the rumors, there are NO official studies that red cars, vehicles or trucks receive more traffic or speeding tickets. It has been a common belief that red cars are cited more since they may give the optical illusion that they are traveling faster than other vehicles on the road. Some websites and blogs have suggested that bold color vehicles do tend to stand out thus they may be more susceptible to a higher ticket rate. According to a recent article published on Yahoo, they indicated that some drivers think that red cars pay higher premiums however both Allstate and Progressive have indicated that a vehicle's color has no bearing on the premiums they charge.
Traffic Ticket Myth #7
You need a lawyer to beat a traffic ticket.
Despite what some attorneys may indicate, you do not need an attorney to beat a traffic or speeding ticket. Provided you have the right information, virtually any driver can learn how to successfully fight their traffic citation. In most cases, attorney fees usually outweigh the cost of the ticket fine (which we believe is intentional) however in some states such as Florida, Nevada and Texas have some law firms dedicated to just fighting tickets. You can do it yourself but if not, at least check with an attorney to see what their rates are.
***********DUI*************
A person is considered to be driving under the influence of alcohol if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08 percent or higher. While each state has final say over what BAC is considered intoxicated, .08 percent is the federal standard. A person’s BAC is calculated primarily through three types of tests: breath tests, blood tests and urine tests. Each of these tests has limitations and all are capable of error.
An experienced drunk driving lawyer should be aware of the different types of technology used to establish a person’s BAC and know how to refute evidence gained from such devices. Sometimes instruments are not properly calculated; sometimes instruments measure things other than alcohol; and sometimes instruments are not properly cared for. A skilled drunk driving attorney should be able to determine if any of these things were a factor in your BAC test.
In addition to BAC tests, law enforcement officials may ask those suspected of drunk driving to complete a field sobriety test. Field sobriety tests are subjective measures of a person’s intoxication level and are voluntary tests that you do not have perform (be aware that you still may be penalized for not taking this voluntary test with a license suspension in some states). When field sobriety tests are not performed correctly, they provide no evidence of intoxication. An experienced drunk driving lawyer should be able to argue in your defense if a field sobriety test was improperly administered.
If you have been arrested for drunk driving, it is important to contact a DUI lawyer right away. An attorney with experience defending those accused of DUI should have the knowledge and resources to provide you with the solid defense you need. A DUI attorney can not only inform you of your rights, but make sure those rights are protected.
Be aware that some states automatically revoke the driver’s license of those accused of drunk driving. To save your driving privileges, you may only have a limited amount of time to plead your case to save your license or maintain limited driving privileges. Often, driver’s license suspension is handled by the state department of transportation and requires a separate hearing. A DUI lawyer should be aware of the specific laws in your state and be able to help protect your driving privileges.
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