4 Ways to Dispute Traffic Violations
UTAH TRAFFIC OFFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345
So you were pulled over and cited for a traffic violation? Not only can these be frustrating but traffic violations can become expensive as well. Not only will it cost the fine, but also if your insurance company finds out about it your insurance rates may go up. Due to this, fighting your violation ticket may prove desirable. At Howard Lewis & Petersen Provo Criminal Law Attorney, we can help you fight the ticket. Here are four possible ways we can look at disputing the charge.
Mistake of Fact:
Tracking down a mistake of fact can prove especially beneficial. This is true even if you did commit what you are cited for. Perhaps the officer pulled you over for running a stop sign, but a recent storm blew a branch over, covering the stop sign. Now, this does take some general documentation to prove (in the event of a he says verses she says, the officer will almost always win). So, return to the scene of your ticket and take several pictures. Perhaps the pedestrian crosswalk is faded and can’t be seen or there is graffiti on the sign. Document this and it may be used as a defense.
Legally Justified:
In some cases, you may be legally justified to do something that may be deemed illegal. This is usually for a safety reason. At Howard Lewis & Petersen Provo Criminal Law Attorney, we can help assist you with this. Perhaps you had to stop on a freeway because your engine was overheating or your wife was going into labor. This may be the justification you need.
Attempted to Avoid Harm:
Perhaps you had to speed up above the speed limit to avoid harm. Maybe a semi braked suddenly and you had to cut into the nearby lane abruptly and quickly to avoid an accident. This information may help you avoid the ticket.
Disprove the Officer:
Sometimes the officer is not in the best location to see everything. You can also ask to see service records for a speed gun. We can help you with this at Howard Lewis & Petersen Provo Criminal Law Attorney, as it may be the difference to paying the fine or not.
CALL/TXT UTAH TRAFFIC DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345. LET HIS 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU
