Michigan Traffic Ticket Attorney

A driver may face a citation for any of a number of traffic violations throughout Michigan, including on the I-75, I-696 or on the 10 Freeway. These range from relatively minor offense such as speeding all the way to DUI and hit and run. Depending on the particular offense, a driver may face only a fine or may face years of imprisonment and due to a felony conviction.

Talking to an experienced attorney is important if you or someone you know has received a traffic citation of any kind. Although many people may simply pay the ticket for a minor violation and may not even consider involving an attorney, there are actually a number of benefits to retaining legal counsel in these situations. At the very least, discussing the matter with a legal professional can help a driver understand the possible consequences of his or her traffic ticket and what can be done to fight it.

One of the most important points that we stress with our clients is that just because you have received a traffic ticket A) does not mean that you are necessarily guilty of the offense, and B) that you may be able to contest the violation and keep your traffic record clean. At Freedman & Freedman, our attorneys are very experienced in dealing with traffic violation and ticket matters for our clients. We take on traffic-related offenses throughout all of Michigan. With over 40 years of collective legal experience, our lawyers have the knowledge and understanding of Michigan traffic offenses to provide highly effective legal representation. We are also completely dedicated to our clients and to providing personalized service and one-on-one attention every step of the way.

Although traffic offenses are often considered the least serious of criminal matters that a person may face, we understand that you may still be dealing with a difficult situation. With our honest, straightforward advice and dedication to providing information that is applicable to your particular case, a traffic ticket lawyer at our firm can help you make a well-informed decision about how to approach your ticket.

Traffic Ticket Practice Areas

I-75 Tickets
Did you receive a traffic ticket while on Interstate 75, Walter P. Crysler Freeway? Many people do not realize that by paying their ticket, they are pleading guilty to the offense. They feel as though it is not worth the trouble to defend themselves or that it is impossible to do so. However, with the help of a traffic ticket attorney from our team, we could help you get your case completely dismissed.

I-696 Tickets
If you were ticketed for speeding on the Walter P. Reuther Freeway (Interstate I-696), your first step should be to contact a member of our legal team. Most are not aware of the fact that challenging a traffic ticket is possible and often successful. If you would like to learn if it is possible in your case, please talk to our firm.

10 Freeway Tickets
Were you given a traffic ticket while driving on the 10 Freeway in Michigan? This major highway goes from Detroit through to the Oakland County suburbs. As a busy thoroughfare, it is always a hot spot for police to wait for people committing traffic violations. If you would like to see if you could challenge your ticket and avoid paying heavy fines, please contact our team.

OWI/DUI
As one of the most serious types of traffic violations, you should talk to a traffic ticket lawyer as soon as possible if you were pulled over and arrested for drunk driving. Not only could an accusation of DUI or DWI lead to heavy fines, but time in jail and a suspended driver’s license as well. However, even if your case seems hopeless, we may still be able to help you.

Reckless Driving
What types of driving constitute reckless driving? In Michigan, it is driving in any way that puts others around you in real harm. This offense is taken so seriously that it could either be charged as a misdemeanor or as a felony. You could be facing jail time for up to 93 days, fines of up to $500, and a license suspension of at least 1 year.

Traffic & Speeding Tickets
If you were given a traffic ticket such as a speeding ticket, you may just be tempted to pay it and forget about it. However, what many people fail to consider is the fact that by paying the ticket, they are pleading guilty to the offense. Whether you are guilty or not, you could have a chance of getting your fine reduced or even dropped.

Misdemeanor Traffic Violation
A misdemeanor traffic violation could not only be penalized with a fine, but with jail time as well. Offenses are categorized into three areas: infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Even though not as serious as a felony crime, misdemeanors should still be treated seriously. If you were accused of this offense, either for DUI, reckless driving, or a hit and run, please contact our team as soon as possible.

Felony Traffic Violation
You could be charged with a felony traffic offense if you were arrested for DUI, hit and run, or DUI causing injury or death. As the most serious type of traffic offense, you should contact a legal representative as soon as possible if you were accused of this crime. Our team will do everything in our power to protect your rights and your freedom.

Running a Red Light
If you or a family member were cited for running a right light, you could you be charged with a civil infraction. Although you will not be facing time behind bars, you could have to pay a heavy fine. You have other options besides paying the fine and a lawyer from our team could help defend you in any way we can.

Driving Without a License
What happens if you were pulled over by a law enforcement officer and found to be driving without a license? Under Michigan law, individuals are legally not allowed to drive a vehicle on public roads without first acquiring a license. Depending on the age of the driver who was accused of this offense, you could be facing serious penalties.

Driving with a Suspended License
One of the penalties for a traffic violation is the suspension of your license for a specific amount of time. If you were found to be driving while your license was suspended, you could be facing severe penalties. For a first offense, you could be sent to jail for up to 93 days and fined $500. For a second offense, you could be put in jail for 1 year as well as pay a $1,000 fine.

Driver’s License Point System
As soon as you accumulate 12 points on your driving record, your license can be suspended by the Michigan Secretary of State. Fight every ticket you are written in order to keep your record clean and to keep your license and privilege to drive!

Racing / Drag Racing
If you were accused of drag racing on streets or freeways in Michigan, you could be facing serious penalties as it poses a danger to other people on the roads. You could be fined up to $100 and be put in jail for up to 90 days. Not only that, but you could lose your license for up to 1 year. If you have questions about the charges and penalties of drag racing, please contact our team.

Hit & Run
When a driver is involved in a car accident, it is their responsibility to remain at the scene. They are obliged to exchange personal information with the other driver as well as seek medical attention if someone was injured. If you do not, you could be accused of hit and run. Whether you did not know about this law or panicked and fled the scene, you could be facing fines and years in prison, depending on how serious the injuries were.

Commercial Drivers
Traffic violations committed by those who hold commercial driver’s licenses can prove to be detrimental to their career. If your license is suspended as a result of the offense, your ability to do your job may be compromised. In order to ensure that this does not happen, it is imperative that you contact a traffic ticket lawyer from the team to learn how we could help you.

Insurance Violations
Under Michigan law, drivers are required to possess car insurance. If you are pulled over by a law enforcement officer and are not able to provide them with proof of insurance, you could be facing severe penalties. The minimum insurance coverage for those living in Michigan is $20,000 for 1 person, $40,000 for bodily injury, and $10,000 for property damage.

Contact our traffic ticket lawyers today!

An attorney at Freedman & Freedman can help you if you or someone you know has received a citation or has been arrested for any of the above Michigan traffic violations. Our free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer offers you the valuable opportunity to find out more about your particular offense, your rights, and your options in fighting your ticket. Receiving a traffic ticket alone can have a number of negative consequences. If you pay the ticket, you are actually admitting guilt. Points may be assessed on your driving record, and this can result in increased insurance costs as well as possible driver’s license suspension if you accumulate too many points in a set period of time. As such, keeping your driving record clean is an important step to take to avoid future issues.

Being convicted of a misdemeanor or felony traffic violation in Michigan can have a more severe impact on your life. You may face imprisonment in county jail or state prison, along with fines, probation, community service and driver’s license suspension. These are criminal offenses, and this means that if you are convicted you will have a conviction on your criminal record. In Michigan, traffic violations of any kind, including DUI, cannot be removed from your criminal record through expungement. This means that you will have to carry the burden of a criminal record for the rest of your life. A Michigan criminal defense lawyer can help you avoid this in the first place, by helping you to challenge your offense from the onset.

Most often it is worth it to fight your traffic ticket or traffic offense. If you want to learn more about your choices and are interested in exploring your options in regard to fighting your ticket, contact Freedman & Freedman today. You will need an experienced lawyer at your side to have the highest potential of avoiding a conviction and serious consequences, so contact a Michigan traffic ticket attorney today!