ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA TRAFFIC TICKET LAWYERS

Alexandria, VA Traffic Lawyers

If you have been driving down street, and been stopped by the police and given a ticket, you should never treat this as a minor issue, or a "mere ticket." Traffic tickets can result in serious consequences, and even jail time, depending on the offense. What's more, these tickets have lasting consequences that most people don't realize. Your car insurance rates can go up! Some charges and citations will even show on background checks. You may be at risk for losing your driver's license! An Alexandria traffic lawyer will help you fight against these possibilities, and work hard to defend you against the other consequences of a traffic citation.

Blaszkow Legal has a team of experienced attorneys and litigators who will review your case, and evaluate all of the legal grounds for your defense, and for contesting the ticket. Successfully defending against a traffic ticket, or having the charge reduced, can help you reduce the chance of receiving a bigger fine, points on your license, or worse. If you have been stopped by the police and given a ticket for speeding, reckless driving, running a stoplight or stop sign, or other traffic violation, call an experienced Alexandria traffic lawyer today at 703-879-5910!

Why hire a traffic ticket lawyer? Should I handle the ticket myself?

This is the most common question that we get asked about traffic tickets. And the reality is, that you always have the opportunity, and right, to defend yourself in court. However, an experienced attorney knows the ins and outs of the court system, and how each Court works. County courts can be different from each other, even though they all follow some general rules and guidelines. How judges interpret things in one court, can be very different from anther.

An Alexandria Virginia traffic ticket lawyer is going to be able to begin investigating your case, and potentially negotiating with the prosecutor to hopefully reduce the charges, lessen the penalties, and lessen the fines that you can be facing. The ultimate question is, what kind of risk do you want to take? Do you want to pay a lawyer for his or her time, or do you want to roll the dice, end up with points on your license, and a much higher insurance premium?

Traffic citation conviction in Virginia

There are a lot of unforeseen consequences when you lose a case in court. But did you know, that you also lose if you pay the ticket? It's true. If you pay your ticket, that is an admission. You have admitted guilt, and admitted that everything the Commonwealth of Virginia, through the police officer who gave you the ticket, has said happened. If you were involved in a car accident, this can actually be used against you in the civil case!

Additionally, you can receive points on your driving record. If you get too many points, you can lose your driver's license. They may also require you to take driver improvement course or defensive driving classes.

Traffic convictions in other states also can be applied to your own driving record, if points were assessed. If you get too many points, the DMV will automatically suspend your driver's license!

See Virginia Code 8.01-418: Pleas in traffic court admissible in civil court

The most common traffic tickets in Alexandria

Some of the most common traffic citations that are issued in Alexandria are:

• Speeding

• Following too closely

• Failing to pay full time and attention to the operation of a motor vehicle

• Running a red light

• Running a stop sign

• Texting while driving

• Improper turn

• DUI/DWI

• Reckless driving

• Driving without a license

It is important to remember that not all of these are "only" tickets, meaning that some of them can result in a stay in the county jail, if found guilty. You should always speak to an attorney, before you speak to the prosecutor, any law enforcement officer, or even your car insurance company.

How much does it cost to hire a Traffic Lawyer?

For most cases, our office works on a flat fee, which varies based on the offense. This means that you pay a set amount, and then we will handle your case through its resolution. Not all offenses are the same, of course. A speeding ticket is generally not going to require as much work as, say, a DUI.

For some traffic court cases, we do have payment plans, but there will always be a retainer deposit. If you have questions about what the fee is going to be for any traffic ticket, call our office right away.

Call an Alexandria Traffic Ticket Lawyer right away!

Blaszkow Legal is ready to talk to you and to review your case, to see how we can help you fight the ticket that you got, or the charge that was given to you. Our job is to protect you to the best of our abilities, and we will do that! The sooner you contact us after getting a ticket, the more time we have to investigate, prepare, and try to resolve your issue. Do not wait to call a lawyer!

Blaszkow Legal is the only law firm in Northern Virginia that has retired police officers on staff, who are now attorneys and investigators, working for you!

Call Blaszkow Legal for a consultation about your traffic ticket, traffic offense, traffic citation, or other summons today!

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