Legal Help For Fighting Traffic Violations In South Carolina
Think All Traffic Offenses Are Minor Offenses? You Better Think Again.
Traffic violations range from the minor, such as a parking ticket, to extremely serious such as vehicular homicide. Traffic violation penalties have several consequences, including fines, higher insurance rates and appearing in an employer’s background check of you.
If you have one or more violations, it’s in your best interest to consider hiring an attorney to fight a traffic violation charge. The Law Offices of Marion M. Moses, LLC, represents South Carolinians threatened by traffic violations. Having practiced law for more than 18 years, our criminal defense attorney can mount a strong defense and fight to have your charges dismissed.
Defending Speeding And Reckless Driving Charges
A speeding charge is a very common traffic violation. Many people disregard the requirements and penalties after they receive the citation. However, you must take speeding tickets seriously. The fines can be high, and auto insurance companies may consider you a driving risk — and this can lead to higher premiums or difficulty with finding an insurer.
Reckless driving is a serious charge that entails higher penalties. South Carolina defines it as a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of property or persons while driving. Penalties for reckless driving in South Carolina include:
- Six points being added to your license for your first offense
- A suspended license for three months after a second offense within five years
- A substantial fine
- A jail sentence of up to 30 days
If you have been ticketed for speeding or reckless driving, an experienced traffic violations attorney can review the charges, help decide if you have a strong defense and represent you in traffic court. If you are facing a significant moving violation, it’s in your best interest to speak with a knowledgeable attorney about your rights and options.
Moving Violations And Open Container Citations Are Serious Charges
The law takes moving violations seriously because such violations can cause physical harm to others and property. Types of moving violations include:
- Going through a red light or stop sign
- Making an illegal U-turn such as in the middle of an intersection
- Not yielding when merging onto a highway
- Cutting through a gas station or shopping center parking lot in order to avoid a red light
The law also penalizes a driver who has an open bottle of beer, liquor or other alcoholic beverage in the car while driving. There is an assumption that the bottle is open because the driver is drinking. Such incidents can result in a charge of driving under the influence
(DUI), a very serious crime.
Receiving multiple traffic violations, such as speeding tickets or moving violations, can lead to higher fines and even the suspension of your license. And if you continue to drive on a suspended license, you potentially face additional charges.
Contact Us Today For A Free Initial Consultation To Discuss Your Traffic Offense
The Law Offices of Marion M. Moses, LLC, represents clients accused of all types of traffic violations in Richland and Lexington counties, as well as other counties throughout South Carolina. Criminal defense attorney Moses is experienced at defending traffic violation cases, and our firm helps our clients have traffic charges reduced or dismissed. Contact us online today or call us at 803-771-7011 to schedule a free initial consultation about your case.