Types of Traffic Offenses in DC
In DC, there are minor traffic infractions that are resolved in the DMV in addition to criminal traffic misdemeanors and felonies that are resolved in the DC Superior Court. It is necessary to hire a DC traffic lawyer as soon as a person is charged with any type of traffic offense in DC to ensure that an individual’s rights are protected and that person is not exposed to any consequences associated with the conviction—whether it is points on an individual’s record, suspension or revocation of a license, or potential jail time.
Traffic Infractions
A DC traffic infraction is not considered criminal and is therefore resolved in the DMV. Additionally, a conviction of a traffic infraction does not carry any jail time. As such, the traffic infractions show up on an individual’s DC driver’s record, but will not show up on any criminal history record. With that said, these offenses will still typically carry a fine and points on your license.
Misdemeanors
The next type of offense you can be charged with is a traffic misdemeanor. In DC, traffic misdemeanors are handled in the DC Superior Court and a conviction carries fines of up to $1,000 and possibly jail time. Additionally, these types of offenses will show up on an individual’s criminal record which makes it even more important that an experienced attorney is contacted.
Felony Traffic Charges
A criminal traffic felony differs from an infraction and misdemeanor because of the penalties associated with it. While a felony is also resolved in the DC Superior Court and will show up on an individual’s criminal history record, if a person is convicted of a felony, they will face even higher fines, a longer sentence in prison, and the potential of being placed on supervised probation depending on the circumstances. These types of offenses are very serious and should be treated as such.
Importance of a Local Attorney
It is important to hire a local DC traffic attorney because she will be well versed in the DC driving laws. A lawyer will be able to work with the client to come up with any possible defenses and will be able to assist their client throughout the entire judicial process. After a full evaluation of an individual’s case, a lawyer may be able to get the charges reduced or dismissed altogether in some cases.
Having a clean driving record is very important for an individual’s day-to-day life and a local attorney will be able to maximize the chances in achieving that clean record. To discuss your case and begin planning a defense call and schedule a free consultation today.
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