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Jacksonville Leaving the Scene of an Accident Cases involve some kind of damage. In some cases, only property is damaged. Florida Statute § 316.061 covers Jacksonville Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle or Property.

This Florida Law states, “the driver of any vehicle involved in a crash resulting only in damage to a vehicle or other property which is driven or attended by any person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such crash or as close thereto as possible, and shall forthwith return to, and in every event shall remain at, the scene of the crash until he or she has fulfilled” his or her duty to give information and render aid. In most Jacksonville Leaving the Scene of an Accident Cases involving only property damage, the driver should stop his or her vehicle without obstructing traffic, exchange information with the other driver, and contact the police.

If you are ticketed in Jacksonville for Leaving the Scene of an Accident, contact a Jacksonville Criminal Attorney. Even if you were not arrested and only received a citation, the Criminal Offense of Leaving the Scene of an Accident is a second-degree misdemeanor and will result in a criminal charge.

Have you received a Florida Traffic Ticket? Do you not want points on your Florida Driver’s License? Are you afraid if you get another Ticket you License will be Suspended? Can you not afford an insurance increase? If you answered “YES” to any of the previous questions, you will want to contact a Florida Traffic Ticket Lawyer today.

As a Florida Traffic Ticket Lawyer, I assist my clients in numerous counties around Florida. Through my knowledge and know-how I work with my clients and the Courts to withhold adjudication and prevent points on my client’s license and increases in insurance premiums. However, I cannot guarantee results, I can reassure my clients that I will do my best to resolve their Florida Traffic Ticket in a manner that is amicable for my Client.

Sometimes, my Clients call me too late (i.e. after they paid the fine) and I cannot assist them. However, if you call soon after you receive the ticket and within the days allowable, I will assist you in getting a withhold of adjudication. Furthermore, did you know that simply paying a traffic ticket is an automatic GUILTY? Therefore, points are going to be accessed on your license and your insurance company will take the Florida Traffic Ticket into consideration. So, don’t just simply pay the ticket and walk away, contact a Florida Traffic Ticket Lawyer today!

As a Jacksonville Traffic Ticket Lawyer, I have seen many cases regarding Habitual Traffic Offenders (HTO). Although every case has its specific characteristics and details, the end result is always the same; the individual is facing a 5-year suspension of their Florida license. This will not only have a negative impact on an individual’s job, but also their social life, travel plans, and ability to acquire basic living necessities. This hindrance will only be compounded with Jacksonville’s less than adequate public transportation system. Therefore, as a Habitual Traffic Offender what can I do? You can contact a Jacksonville Traffic Ticket Lawyer to fight for your rights and potentially keep you with a valid Florida Driver’s License. Let me explain HTO.

First, Florida Statute § 322.264 directly addresses this issue. According to the statute, a Habitual Traffic Offender is any person whose record, as maintained by the DMV, shows that such person has accumulated the specific number of convictions for offenses described in (1) or (2) within a 5-year period:

1. 3 or more convictions of any one or more of the following arising out of separate acts: [a]Voluntary/involuntary manslaughter with a vehicle; [b]Any violation of § 316.193 (DUI);[c]Any felony using a vehicle; [d]Driving with suspended or revoked license; [e]Failing to stop or render aid as required by law; [f]Driving a commercial vehicle with privilege revoked; OR

In Jacksonville and across Florida life comes at you fast and sometimes you follow. However, this could lead to a Jacksonville Speeding Ticket. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) is cracking down on aggressive and speeding drivers this month. Therefore, with the increase in Police presence on our motorways, more Traffic Tickets are to follow. But, what happens after I get a Jacksonville Speeding Ticket?

In most Traffic Tickets you are given three (3) options. First, you may elect to just pay the ticket. Second, you may elect to complete a traffic school in order to reduce the penalty and potentially your insurance. Finally, you have the option of setting a court date and appearing before the Duval County Traffic Court, thereby arguing your case before a judge. However, some Jacksonville Traffic Tickets do not allow these options and you must set a court date to appear before a judge. These types of tickets are Criminal Traffic Tickets, the most common being driving with knowledge of revoked or suspended license.

The next aspect to consider is the points that will be added to your license at the conviction of each Traffic Citation. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles the amount of points that will be placed on your license will be determined by the speed you were traveling over the speed limit. For example, if you are ticketed for traveling 15 MPH or more over the speed limit you will most likely face 4 points on your license. If your ticket is less than 15 MPH over the speed limit you are likely to face 3 points on your license. The points placed on your license will depend upon what was noted on the ticket, not your actual speed. So, if the Officer reduces the amount to only 13 over as a “favor” you are still going to have 3 points placed on your license.

No one is perfect, however when our imperfections lead us to too many traffic offenses, we can lose our Florida Driver’s license for five years. This is most often known as being a “Habitual Traffic Offender” or “HTO”. The State of Florida feels that people who make it a habit to violate traffic laws should be strongly discouraged from driving on our roads and should be faced with a firm punishment.

There are a few different events that can lead to HTO status, all of which must occur within a five-year period. The most common is to have three offenses of driving while license is suspended or revoked. It is important to remember that this includes convictions as well as cases where withheld adjudication. Some people make the mistake of believing that because adjudication was withheld and no conviction occurred that these cases are not counted when it comes to determining whether someone is should is a HTO. The HTO sentencing guidelines do examine how many points your license has, they count your convictions and withholds instead. Further, no distinction is made as to whether or not you “knowingly” drove while your license was suspended or not.

HTO status lasts for five years and requires the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DMV) to revoke your license, but there are things that may be done to get you back on the road. After sufficient time and class work, a hardship license may be issued to allow you some right to drive, but with restrictions. After the five year revocation is over, you must petition the DMV to have your license reinstated. A hearing may be required to determine whether or not your reinstatement can be granted or if you should have an alternative, restricted license.

As a San Marco Habitual Traffic Offender Defense Lawyer, I have seen many cases regarding Habitual Traffic Offenders (HTO). Although every case has its specific characteristics and details, the end result is always the same; the individual is facing a 5-year suspension of their Florida license. This will not only have a negative impact on an individual’s job, but also their social life, travel plans, and ability to acquire basic living necessities. This hindrance will only be compounded with Jacksonville’s less than adequate public transportation system. Therefore, as a San Marco Habitual Traffic Offender what can I do? You can contact a San Marco HTO Defense Lawyer to fight for your rights and potentially keep you with a valid Florida Driver’s License. Let me explain HTO.

First, Florida Statute § 322.264 directly addresses this issue. According to the statute, a Habitual Traffic Offender is any person whose record, as maintained by the DMV, shows that such person has accumulated the specific number of convictions for offenses described in (1) or (2) within a 5-year period:

1. 3 or more convictions of any one or more of the following arising out of separate acts: [a]Voluntary/involuntary manslaughter with a vehicle; [b]Any violation of § 316.193 (DUI);[c]Any felony using a vehicle; [d]Driving with suspended or revoked license; [e]Failing to stop or render aid as required by law; [f]Driving a commercial vehicle with privilege revoked; OR

As a Florida Traffic Citation Attorney, I am no stranger to Traffic Court. All too often Florida Drivers just pay the fine and never think about the ticket again. However, that is not the best way to dispose of your Florida Traffic Citation. Did you know when you simply pay the Florida Traffic Ticket you are adjudicated guilty? This could have serious negative impact upon your Florida driver’s license and your insurance. An adjudication of guilt for a Florida Traffic Ticket could result in increased insurance premiums and the loss of your driving privileges.

As a result, I advise my clients not to simply pay the fine, but to hire a Florida Traffic Citation Attorney to represent them and to prevent points being incurred upon their license and insurance.

As a Florida Traffic Citation Attorney, I have represented Clients in the following Counties: