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Traffic attorneys can always be assured of one thing: business will be good in any economy. That’s because traffic tickets are given every day, and every day people hire attorneys to help them reduce their fines or get out of paying them.

Traffic court can be a place full of adventure, but it’s also an area of the law that is mired in process and bound by strict rules and state laws regarding traffic infractions and their penalties.

Attorneys who focus on traffic ticket defense and mitigation become familiar with the inner workings of a particular court system and help individuals fight their tickets or prepare for their “day in court.” Oftentimes traffic ticket defense attorneys take the place of the violator in court, entering a plea, arguing for reduced penalties, and even handling the required court proceedings and payments on behalf of the client.

This category provides writings from attorneys and others who practice in this important civil law area.

There is good news and bad news for people wondering about the odds of beating speeding ticket in Wilmington:

The good news—just because a cop wrote you a ticket does not mean you are guilty.
The bad news—you do not stand a great chance to get out of a speeding ticket in Wilmington or nearby areas if you go to court without a lawyer. 
 
Do not pay or plead guilty because you assume fighting a speeding ticket will be hard, but also do not try to take on the legal system by yourself.  The city or county will have professional lawyers on their side.  You should have one, too.

The likelihood of beating a speeding ticket in the Wilmington area greatly increases if you obtain qualified professional counsel.  The skilled attorneys at Isley & Wentz, PLLC are experienced in representing clients in traffic court and are serious about getting results:

Reduction of fines
Dismissal of charges
Retention of license
Negotiating felonies down to misdemeanors

Even on a minor charge, a guilty plea, or a conviction will have long-term consequences.  Even stiffer penalties can apply if you have a commercial driver’s license (CDL).  The loss of a CDL will affect your current job and your potential for future income.

No matter who you are, if the law allows it, a lawyer can help you with your speeding ticket.  The traffic ticket attorneys in Wilmington, At Isley & Wentz, PLLC we’ll be prepared to offer a vigorous defense on your behalf.

You have rights under the law, and fighting a speeding ticket in Wilmington or nearby areas is always an option. Ask the attorneys of Isley & Wentz, PLLC, how you might beat a ticket in the Wilmington, NC, area.

The best way to avoid a ticket is to pay close attention to traffic signs and signals and abide by local laws.  In some cases even the most lawful of drivers can find themselves in violation of the law.  Signs are not always properly posted, speed limits drop more quickly than expected and other similar misunderstanding can lead to traffic violations.  If you are pulled over for such a violation, make sure to be courteous and patient with the Memphis police officer.  In some case you may only receive a warning.  If the officer does ticket you, you will need to contact a traffic defense attorney as soon as possible.

Memphis Traffic Defense Attorney

The Law Firm of Mark S. McDaniel has been representing drivers in Tennessee traffic court for years.  Our understanding of Tennessee traffic laws and the local court system enables us to aggressively and effectively represent clients in all types of traffic cases.  From minor violations to more serious charges, we are prepared to represent you. We can assist you in fighting a speeding ticket in Memphis.

How to Fight a Traffic Ticket

Contact an Attorney

Many people are reluctant to hire legal counsel as they are fearful of the cost.  In many cases your traffic defense attorney will save you more than the cost of his or her legal fees.  Do some research and find an attorney in your area with experience in traffic defense law.  Once you have selected your attorney you will review your case together and determine your best strategy to fight speeding ticket in Memphis.

Contact the Courts

Your attorney will contact the courts on your behalf.  He or she will make an argument in your defense in order to have fines and penalties reduced or dismissed.  The court will then respond to your defense and make a ruling.

Article By:

Mark S. McDaniel
243 Exchange Avenue
Memphis, TN 38105
877-242-1681

The National Motorists Association ranks New York among the top ten unfriendly states for motorists. The NMA calculated the rankings using 17 criteria “related to specific traffic laws, enforcement practices, and the treatment of traffic ticket defendants.”

The top-ranked states include:
1. New Jersey
2. Ohio
3. Maryland
4. Louisiana
5. New York
6. Illinois
7. Delaware
8. Virginia
9. Washington
10.  Massachusetts

Actual New York state traffic ticket statistics are compiled by two different organizations within the Department of Motor Vehicles: Traffic Safety Law Enforcement and Disposition (TSLED) and the Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB). TVB serves New York City, Western Suffolk County, Rochester, and Buffalo, while TSLED handles the remainder of the state.

According to traffic safety data published in February 2009 by the Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research, the majority of speeding tickets across the state were issued by state police in 2005, 2006, and 2007.

• In 2007, state police issued 58% of speeding tickets, compared to 29% by local police, and 13% by sheriffs’ departments or county police.
• In 2006, state police issued 57% of speeding tickets, compared to 30% by local police, and 13% by sheriffs’ departments or county police.
• In 2005, state police issued 60% of speeding tickets, compared to 28% by local police, and 12% by sheriffs’ departments or county police.

The report also breaks out specific numbers of violations issued during those years. From 2005 through 2007, TSLED and TVB speeding tickets totaled:

• 731, 313 in 2007, 18.6% of total tickets, with 52 percent convicted or adjudicated.
• 735,222 in 2006, 18.7% of total tickets, with 52.3 percent convicted or adjudicated.
• 727, 995 in 2005, 18.5% of total tickets; conviction percentage not available.

Provided courtesy of the New York Traffic Violation Attorney:
Kenneth S. Feraru, Esq.
200 Old Country Rd, Suite 2 South
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 535-3333