Monroe County Ticket Defense Lawyer For The Florida Keys

Traffic Offenses Defense Lawyer in the Florida Keys

Whether you are a fulltime resident, a seasonal visitor, or a tourist to the Florida Keys, there are few things as frustrating as receiving a traffic ticket from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office or the Florida Highway Patrol. In addition to the fine, you will also accrue points on your license for most moving violations, which will cause your insurance premiums to increase. At the Marathon Law Offices of W.J. Heffernan, Jr., we offer Florida drivers another alternative to accruing points or attending driving school. Attorney Bill Heffernan can fight your ticket for you at any Monroe County Courthouse location. In most cases, when you're represented by a traffic ticket attorney, your presence in court is not required.

Traffic Offenses in the State of Florida

In Florida, traffic violations are divided into three categories: moving violations, non-moving violations, and criminal offenses.

• Moving Violations – Most moving violations involve points being added to your license. Examples of moving violations include speeding, running red lights and stop signs, and improper lane changes. Additionally, when you are found to be at fault in an accident, you may be charged with a moving violation, such as following too closely or failure to use due care.
• Non-Moving Violations – These include equipment violations, tags that are expired for less than six months, and seatbelt violations.
• Criminal Offenses – Traffic misdemeanors include driving on a suspended license with knowledge, failure to register a motor vehicle, reckless driving, and violations of driver's license restrictions. Police officers may take you to jail over a traffic misdemeanor or issue you a citation with a mandatory court date.

Fighting a Traffic Ticket in Court

Retaining the services of Marathon criminal defense attorney Bill Heffernan to fight your traffic ticket is both efficient and cost-effective. If you pay your citation, you will accrue points that will lead to higher insurance premiums. Fighting the ticket yourself requires two to three appearances in the Monroe County traffic courts—often causing you to miss work for those days. Ticket attorney Bill Heffernan can appear in court for you and he has an established record of success when it comes to beating traffic citations and getting reduced sentences.

To schedule an appointment with one of the Florida Keys' top traffic defense lawyers, contact Marathon's Law Offices of W.J. Heffernan, Jr. at 305-602-5003.

To schedule an appointment with one of the Florida Keys' top traffic defense lawyers, contact Marathon's Law Offices of W.J. Heffernan, Jr. at 305-602-5003.