CRIMINAL TRAFFIC CHARGES
SARASOTA CRIMINAL TRAFFIC ATTORNEY
The traffic defense lawyers of Soler & Simon have experience representing hundreds of people charged with criminal traffic violations, such as driving on a suspended license, no valid drivers license, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run), and DUI.
WHY CHOOSE SOLER & SIMON FOR YOUR DEFENSE?
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Free Consultation
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Reasonable Payment Plans Available!
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A+ Better Business Bureau Rating
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Excellent Communication
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Former Prosecutor
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Handled Hundreds of Trials and Thousands of Cases
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Reduced Rates For First-Time Offenders!
Violating Florida's Criminal Traffic Laws Can Put You In Jail
Unlike simple traffic tickets or traffic citations that usually involve just paying a fine, criminal traffic violations are technically crimes where the punishment can include jail sentences, or in cases of felony charges, prison sentences.
When one is charged with a criminal violation of a traffic law, their appearance in court is mandatory. If the person ignores the court date and fails to appear, a judge will likely issue a warrant for their arrest.
What Is The Punishment For Breaking A Criminal Traffic Law?
The punishment will depend on several factors such as whether the charge is a felony or not, the criminal history of the defendant, and the severity of the allegations. Generally speaking, one is at risk of:
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A possible jail or prison sentence
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Additional points on their driver's license
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A suspended or permanently revoked driver's license
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A term of probation
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Expensive court costs and fines
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Increased insurance premiums
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If the crime involved property damage or personal injury, the person could be sued in civil court.
How Soler & Simon Can Help You
One of the first things that we do when meeting with a client for the first time is evaluate their case to determine whether the reason for the stop was a valid legal reason. If the stop was bad, then it is possible that the entire case may be dropped. If the stop was legitimate, and the case cannot otherwise be dropped, we look for ways to ensure that the client gets the best possible offer from the prosecutor. This can involve:
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Filing motions to suppress or dismiss
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Handling depositions
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Negotiating with the prosecutor
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Presenting mitigation evidence to the prosecutor
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Helping people get their driver's license back
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Limiting the amount of money you will have to pay in traffic fines

