Indiana Traffic Ticket And CDL Defense Attorneys
If you have a traffic ticket or commercial driver’s license (CDL) infractions, a traffic ticket lawyer or CDL attorney working on your behalf might be able to help you reduce the charges and maybe even keep the infractions off of your driving record.
At Rodriguez Law Firm, Inc., we are founding criminal defense attorneys who were previously state prosecutors. Now, we defend clients throughout northwestern Indiana who have been accused of misdemeanor and felony charges, including those facing traffic violations. If you have been ticketed, call us at 219-444-4322 today to set up an appointment.
How Indiana’s Point System Works
The state of Indiana assesses point values for convictions of traffic violations, ranging from 0-10 depending on the infraction. Any points will stay on your record for two years from the date of conviction. If you are convicted of two or more offenses within a one-year period, you may be required to take a driver’s safety class or risk suspension of your driver’s license. Our Indiana traffic ticket attorneys can help negotiate terms with the prosecutor on your behalf.
Some of the most common traffic infractions and their point values include:
- Driving one to 15 miles per hour over the speed limit: 2 points
- Driving 16 to 25 miles per hour over the speed limit: 4 points
- Driving 26 or more miles per hour over the speed limit: 6 points
- Not using headlights: 2 points
- Broken brake lights or signal lights: 2 points
- Illegal U-turn: 4 points
- Running a stop sign or ignoring a yield sign: 4 points
- Tailgating/following too closely: 6 points
- Driving on a suspended license: 8 points
- Racing/speed contest: 8 points
Indiana Traffic Violation Defense
Nearly everyone gets a traffic ticket at some point in their lives. You may have been ticketed for any of the following offenses:
- Reckless driving
- Speeding
- Failure to yield
- Improper lane changes
- Failing to wear a motorcycle helmet
While it is not a traffic violation, but a criminal offense, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious charge. We have considerable experience with operating while intoxicated (OWI) cases and can craft a strong defense for you.
We also take cases involving leaving the scene of an accident. This is another serious criminal vehicular offense that requires an experienced defense lawyer.
Traffic violations and criminal offenses must be addressed immediately. Having 20 points on your license will trigger a one-month suspension. Additional points will require longer suspensions; 42 points results in a one-year suspension.
Protecting Your CDL And Your Career
There are a number of different types of commercial license violations. A CDL driver can risk their license and livelihood with convictions for traffic violations, an accumulation of tickets and points, or CDL violations. We defend clients who are facing CDL violations including:
- Equipment or logbook violations
- Hours of service violations
- Violations of local weight restrictions
- Driving violations, like speeding or tailgating
At Rodriguez Law Firm, Inc., we understand that some of our clients are commercial drivers and need to provide for their families. Whether you need a traffic offense attorney or wish to challenge a CDL, our criminal defense attorneys can protect your rights and try to help you minimize the damage to your Indiana driving record.
Why Clients Trust Rodriguez Law Firm, Inc.
As former Indiana state prosecutors, we know how the prosecution thinks. This allows us to anticipate what they may do in your case. It also gives us an advantage when negotiating with the prosecutor. Our experience can give you an edge when fighting the charges.
Consult Our Traffic Ticket And CDL Defense Attorneys Today
At our firm, our criminal defense attorneys offer free, initial consultations. During this appointment, we can assess the traffic violations you are facing and tell you more about how we can help you try to minimize the impact of the charges. You can schedule your free appointment by calling 219-444-4322 or by sending us an email through the firm’s online form.
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