Traffic Tickets
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No one wants to see the flashing blue lights of a police car in the rearview mirror because it usually means getting a traffic ticket. If you believe that the best way to handle a traffic ticket in Travis County is to plead guilty and pay the fine, think again. Retaining the services of an Austin defense attorney to aggressively fight a traffic ticket may avoid a suspension of your driver’s license, points, surcharges, or higher auto insurance premiums that could result from pleading guilty.
Common Traffic Offenses Texas laws provide police officers with a long list of traffic offenses for which they can issue traffic tickets, including:
If you ignore a traffic ticket and fail to appear in court on your scheduled court date, the judge can issue a warrant for your arrest. Retaining an attorney to handle your traffic tickets avoids the risk of missing a court date.
Consequences of Pleading Guilty to a Traffic Ticket Pleading guilty to a traffic ticket adds points to your driving record. When you accumulate too many points, your license to drive is suspended. If you earn a living by driving, suspension of your driver’s license could prevent you from supporting your family and could result in the loss of your job.
What a Traffic Ticket Attorney Does for YouWhen you retain Rick Cofer to represent you, he takes the burden off your shoulders by making court appearances on your behalf and negotiating with the prosecution for a dismissal, reduction in the charge, pretrial diversion, deferred disposition, reduced fine, or other resolution. He could make it possible for you to avoid points, surcharges and other long-term consequences caused by pleading guilty to a traffic ticket.
Rick Cofer is a former Travis County Assistant District Attorney who has successfully handled traffic tickets for clients in municipal and justice of the peace courts throughout Travis County. His intimate knowledge of the court system and Texas traffic laws make him capable of providing a thoughtful and creative defense with the goal of avoiding a conviction.
Common Traffic Offenses Texas laws provide police officers with a long list of traffic offenses for which they can issue traffic tickets, including:
- Speeding
- Passing a stopped school bus
- Failing to obey a stop sign
- Failing to stop for a red light
- Reckless driving
- Driving without a license or with a suspended license
- Failing to yield the right of way
If you ignore a traffic ticket and fail to appear in court on your scheduled court date, the judge can issue a warrant for your arrest. Retaining an attorney to handle your traffic tickets avoids the risk of missing a court date.
Consequences of Pleading Guilty to a Traffic Ticket Pleading guilty to a traffic ticket adds points to your driving record. When you accumulate too many points, your license to drive is suspended. If you earn a living by driving, suspension of your driver’s license could prevent you from supporting your family and could result in the loss of your job.
What a Traffic Ticket Attorney Does for YouWhen you retain Rick Cofer to represent you, he takes the burden off your shoulders by making court appearances on your behalf and negotiating with the prosecution for a dismissal, reduction in the charge, pretrial diversion, deferred disposition, reduced fine, or other resolution. He could make it possible for you to avoid points, surcharges and other long-term consequences caused by pleading guilty to a traffic ticket.
Rick Cofer is a former Travis County Assistant District Attorney who has successfully handled traffic tickets for clients in municipal and justice of the peace courts throughout Travis County. His intimate knowledge of the court system and Texas traffic laws make him capable of providing a thoughtful and creative defense with the goal of avoiding a conviction.
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Call (512) 200-3801 to start your defense today.
404 W 13 St. Austin, TX 78701
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