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Texas Traffic Offenses

Texas traffic offenses can be inconvenient at best; in many cases they can be quite damaging. Hiring an experienced traffic court attorney from a reputable criminal defense law firm in Dallas can help you reduce the impact the ticket has on your driving record and your future. Penalties of Dallas traffic tickets may include increased insurance premiums and hefty fines. Multiple violations may result in the loss or suspension of your driving privileges. In cases where driving is a direct part of your livelihood, this means you can lose your job or ability to earn income. Securing qualified representation as soon as possible means eliminating problems in the future.

Mandatory court appearances

When you are issued a traffic ticket, the officer will inform you whether or not you are required to appear in court. This information should also be stated on the ticket itself. For simple traffic violations such as speeding tickets, you have the option of paying the fine by mail, or appearing in court to contest your case. You must alert the court of your intentions. There are certain traffic offenses that are only punishable by a fine but require a court appearance. These include:

  • Driving without a valid license
  • Failure to properly secure a child in a moving vehicle
  • Driving an uninsured vehicle
  • Passing a school bus that is unloading children
  • Speeding in a school zone
  • Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle

Certain traffic offenses are considered misdemeanors. These offenses require a court appearance, and are punishable by fines and jail time. These include:

  • Driving on a suspended/revoked license
  • Racing

DWI

Like many states, Texas has a zero tolerance law. Anyone who exhibits any amount of detectable alcohol consumption is driving illegally and is subject to a 180-day license suspension and a charge of driving under the influence (DUI). Penalties for DWI differ based on whether the DWI is a repeated offense. However, all convictions carry fines, possible jail time and license suspension. More than two offenses are subject to felony DWI charges.

If you are like most people, you rely on your driver's license daily. Having it taken away can be a very crippling experience. Do not be left alone when dealing with a DWI charge. Contact a competent attorney from a criminal defense law firm in Dallas as soon as possible.

Consequences of traffic violations

You should keep in mind that when you agree to pay a fine for a traffic violation you are admitting guilt. Seemingly simple traffic violations are cumulative and can have serious consequences. Simple traffic tickets raise your insurance premiums and can even result in the loss of your driving privileges.

If you are a commercial driver with a CDL license, simple traffic offenses can affect your livelihood, even if you receive them while driving your personal vehicle. Criminal defense law firms can help you keep simple traffic violations off your record.

Contact a Dallas criminal defense law firm for help 

If you are dealing with a traffic offense, get legal help. Contact The Law Office of Alan C. Kazdoy today to find the best way to resolve your case. Call us at (214) 272-0043.