St. Petersburg Traffic Violations Lawyers

Dedicated Florida Traffic Violations Defense

Traffic violations and tickets are common occurrences due to the high number of drivers and increased traffic on Florida’s streets and highways every day. Traffic violations can range from simple infractions or tickets to misdemeanors or felonies, depending upon the severity of the violation and the specific circumstances involved.

If you have been accused of a traffic violation, you most likely have many questions. Should you contest the violation in court, or should you simply pay the ticket? Skilled criminal defense attorneys who know and understand traffic violations in your specific area will be able to advise you on your best option – whether to contest your violation or simply pay the ticket.

The lawyers and staff at Leavengood & Nash have are committed to helping St. Petersburg and Tampa residents with their traffic violations and are dedicated to protecting driver’s rights on the roads by using aggressive legal techniques and thorough investigation and examination.

Traffic Violations in St. Petersburg and Tampa
 
A traffic violation may fall under one or more of several categories:

• Strict-liability offense: a traffic violation which requires no need to prove criminal intent on the part of the driver – simply that the traffic law was violated. Speeding, a broken headlight, parking in a handicapped spot without proper identification, failure to use a turn signal, and similar infractions qualify as strict-liability offenses.
• Moving violation: any traffic violation that occurs while the vehicle is in motion, such as speeding, running a red light, etc.
• Non-moving violation: any traffic violation regarding an unmoving vehicle, such as a parking violation or a fault with the vehicle itself (e.g. non-functioning headlights.)
• Misdemeanor: these are traffic violations that carry the heavier penalty of up to one year in prison. Some misdemeanors include: driving under the influence (DUI), driving without a license, or reckless driving.
• Felony: severe injury or death as a result of a traffic violation will cause the charge to be classified as a felony with a sentence of more than one year in prison.

Accused of a traffic violation in St. Petersburg? Contact us today!