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If you have
received a speeding ticket or a ticket for a moving
violation in Louisiana, you need the help of a qualified
attorney. The attorneys at Babcock Law Firm will
help you!
Many
people consider speeding offenses as minor violations;
however, these charges can result in significant fines,
higher long-term insurance premiums and even the loss of
a drivers' license. If you have been charged with
speeding, our attorneys will help to protect your
permanent driving record, stop your insurance rates from
dramatically increasing and keep your driving privileges
intact. You can depend on the legal professionals at Babcock Law Firm for uncommon insight and a common sense
approach to solving legal problems and protecting your
rights.
While
Louisiana does not have a point system for traffic
violations; a bill is currently under way to establish
one as part of a pilot program for drivers under the age
of 18. Different violations will carry different point
values based on the seriousness of the offense. When a
driver receives a certain number of points within a
specific timeframe, their license will be suspended.
An
estimated 14 million people receive traffic citations
every year; however, just a fraction of all traffic
tickets are contested. Some estimates suggest that more
than half of all contested speeding tickets are
dismissed or result in a reduced fine or a verdict in
the driver's favor. A surprisingly large percentage of
speeding citations are issued because of:
- faulty
speed-measuring devices such as radar, laser or
pacing;
- aggressive
or untrained law enforcement officers; and
- a
pretense for stopping a vehicle.
It is
your right to dispute any ticket that you think was
given unfairly. Remember, your fines and penalties are
the same whether you choose to plead guilty prior to a
trial, or fight the ticket and are found guilty after a
trial. By investing some of your time now with a
qualified attorney at Babcock Law Firm to contest
the ticket, you may save thousands in court and
insurance penalties.
Our
attorneys may even be able to appear in court for you
provided that your speeding ticket is not associated
with serious offenses such as an accident, serious
injuries, death, or a DWI / DUI charge. This is a valuable
service that we offer that saves you time and money. If
you have already missed your court date, contact
an attorney now. Steps may already be in process to
serve an arrest warrant, suspend your license or levy a
contempt fine.
Consider
the long-term financial consequences before you
automatically plead guilty and pay a fine. Even if you
are caught legitimately speeding, you may be able to
avoid or reduce the fine and prevent higher auto
insurance premiums by working with our attorneys.
Depending on where you received your ticket there could
be a number of potential consequences. Different courts
charge different fines and penalties for the same
offenses, and while some may offer programs to keep the
offense off your record others do not. It is essential
that you hire an attorney who is knowledgeable about
Louisiana traffic laws and practices, as well as the
procedures in place in the individual courts throughout
the state. Call a Baton Rouge
Lawyer of The Babcock Law Firm at 866-309-0911 or
contact us via our online contact
form.
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