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It’s very common to face a traffic violation of some kind at some point in your life. Even the most careful drivers can sometimes be caught out on a bad day. Some minor traffic infractions are easy to deal with by simply paying a fine, but there are some occasions when you might want to fight a traffic ticket to prevent it causing unnecessary problems for you. Having a record on your driver’s license can affect you in a number of ways, including sometimes making it difficult for you to work. There are several advantages to fighting a traffic ticket, instead of simply accepting it and the consequences that come with it.

You Get to State Your Side

Sometimes, when you receive a traffic ticket, it might seem completely understandable. Maybe you’re even willing to hold your hands up and admit you did something wrong and face the consequences. But there are other occasions when you might feel that you have been wrongly accused of a traffic violation or you think that you can justify your actions. Deciding to fight a traffic ticket gives you the option to state your side of the story and say why you think you shouldn’t have to pay the cost.

You Could Be Found Not Guilty

If you decide to fight a traffic ticket, there’s a chance that you will successfully argue your case. You could convince the court that you didn’t do what you have been accused of or sometimes you could find a way to get your case dismissed. It could even be dismissed for a technical or practical reason, such as the police officer who issued your ticket being unable to turn up to give evidence. If you don’t choose to fight the ticket, you will simply have to accept the consequences, which might range from a fine to having your driver’s license affected.

You Could Plea a Lesser Charge or Get a Better Deal

Fighting a traffic ticket doesn’t always mean that you will be let go without facing any consequences. However, there are times when you might be able to get a better deal by choosing to fight a traffic ticket. When you fight a traffic ticket, the prosecutor might decide to offer reduced fines, decide that you don’t have to attend traffic school or offer other lower consequences. It can be beneficial for them as well as for you, allowing them to quickly deal with your case. There can be so many traffic cases to deal with that some prosecutors will do whatever they can to get through them more quickly.

You Can Avoid an Increase in Your Insurance Rate

Your auto insurance provider doesn’t look kindly on traffic infractions. If you get a traffic ticket, you need to tell them about it, and it could affect your insurance rate. If you’re committing traffic offenses while you’re driving, you are more of a risk to your insurance company. However, if you can argue your way out of a conviction or get your charges lowered, you could avoid having your insurance premium increased or make sure that if it is raised, it isn’t by too much.

You Can Avoid a Record on Your Driver’s License

Having points against your driving record could cause a range of problems for you. It means that further offenses could result in having your license suspended or you could even face stronger consequences, including large fines and jail time. If you don’t want to have to deal with how this would affect your life, choosing to fight your traffic ticket can benefit you greatly. The time and money that it could take for you to fight the ticket could be well worth it if it means that you can reduce the impact it has on your present and future.

Avoid Having Your Driving Restricted

One of the consequences of a traffic ticket could be that you have your driving restricted. You might be unable to drive for a certain amount of time, you might have to be monitored or you might have to follow certain rules to be able to drive. This can be hugely inconvenient, especially if you need to drive for your job. If you drive for work, you could find it difficult to find and maintain employment. Even if driving isn’t a big part of your work, many people need to drive to be able to get to their job. With no alternative transport, it could be practically impossible for you to continue working.

You Can Save Money

Many traffic tickets come with fines as consequences. They can range from a few hundred dollars to thousands. No one wants to pay out money that they don’t have to pay. Sometimes, simply paying a fine is the cheapest route to take. However, if you could be facing a large fine or perhaps won’t be able to work because you’re not allowed to drive, fighting your traffic ticket could be the better option.

Get Legal Help to Fight a Traffic Ticket

If you want to fight a traffic ticket, getting the right legal help on your side is important. With assistance from a lawyer, you can work out the best path to take to get the result that you want. An attorney can let you know how much of a chance you have of successfully fighting your ticket, whether it’s getting the charges negotiated down or being let off completely. They can represent you in traffic court or advise you on your next steps. If you need a lawyer to help you fight a traffic ticket, choose an experienced attorney such as Mark Nicewicz who has a proven record of successfully defending traffic-related offenses. With the right lawyer on your side, you can get the best outcome possible when you face a traffic ticket. Fighting against it can help you to avoid it disrupting your life.

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal Law
  • DUI/DWI
  • Traffic Violations
  • Reckless Driving
  • Felonies and Misdemeanors

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia, 1985
  • District of Columbia, 1987
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, 1985
  • U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia, 1987
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1985
  • U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Education

  • University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, Virginia
    • J.D. - 1985
  • Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    • B.A. magna cum laude - 1982
    • Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
    • Major: Economics & Philosophy
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