Before making the decision to fight a traffic ticket, first consider the evidence you have to support your version of the facts. If it’s simply a case of your word against the word of the police officer, you can be sure that the judge will believe the officer 99.99 percent of the time. For example, if you received a citation for failing to stop because the police officer claims you only came to a “rolling stop,” the judge will believe the officer’s version over your word that you came to a complete stop. You will need some solid evidence to back up your side of the story.

The testimony of a witness can swing the scales of justice in your favor, however, the judge will consider the reliability of the witness’s testimony based on who the witness is. If the witness is your best friend or your spouse, the judge probably won’t put much faith in his or her story. But if the witness is a complete stranger to you, his or her testimony is more likely to persuade the judge that your story has merit.

Another thing to consider before fighting a ticket is whether you have a valid legal defense or merely some excuse the law doesn’t recognize as sufficient. For instance, a handicap parking space is for use by persons who have applies for and received a special permit to park in such areas. You can’t park there because your back is sore that day. Likewise, trying to defense a speeding ticket on the basis that you were late for work is no defense. If, however , a true emergency existed – for instance, you were taking a person who had just severed a limb to the hospital – this may act as a valid defense. Towing a car with a rope instead of a tow bar cannot be justified on the basis that you were only towing it to the repair shop; on the other hand, using a rope to tow the disabled vehicle from the middle of a busy intersection to the side of the road might be justified if the car posed a clear danger to passing motorists.

Traffic law is complicated and should be handles by an experienced Fairfield traffic lawyer. If you have received a citation call Fairfield traffic attorney Dionne Choyce today.

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Fairfield, CA 94533
Office: 707-422-1202
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Successful Traffic Violation Defense

At CHOYCE & CROWELL, LLP, we have an excellent track record in defending against traffic violations. Our track record is the direct result of our oral argument skills and our ability to provide the judge and district attorney with an excellent “common sense” view of the situation. We work hard to obtain a successful resolution through either reduction of the charge, reduction of the fine, or dismissal of the charges. Contact our traffic ticket attorneys for experienced defense representation throughout California 916-449-9636 or 707-422-1202.

At Choyce & Crowell, LLP, we recognize how important a clean driving record is. A clean traffic record is especially critical for commercial truck drivers whose livelihood depends on the driver’s license and driving record. Therefore, we work to challenge and mitigate the impact of traffic offenses. We handle all types of traffic tickets, such as:

• Speeding in excess of 55 mph (22349(b))
• Speeding in excess of 65 mph (22349(a))
• Speeding over 100 mph (22348(b))
• Exhibition of speed (23109c))
• Speed contest (23109(a))
• Driving with a suspended license (14601.1)
• Driving Too Fast For Conditions (22350)
• Improper Or Excessive Lane Changing (21754, 21755, 21756(b))
• Exceeding maximum speed for trucks or tractor trailer (22406(a))
• Reckless Driving (23103(a))
• Stop Sign Violations (22450(a))