Hire an attorney to help you with your traffic ticket.
Fixing your traffic ticket does not mean using personal contacts within the court system to get rid of the traffic citation as if it was never issued. It means that you seek assistance regarding your traffic citation by using court-established methods and procedures that will allow you to receive better possible consideration with your case in court. Contact a defense attorney in Las Vegas who handles driving issues to provide advice and court representation.
Instructions
1. Hire a defense attorney whose focus is specifically on traffic citations/violations. Provide all information in reference to your traffic ticket and discuss your case with your attorney so he can best represent you in court. If you're an out-of-state motorist cited for a violation in Las Vegas, contact your home state DMV for its policy on demerit points and traffic safety schools. In such case, there's no need to directly contact the Nevada DMV.
Your court of jurisdiction provides you with any possible plea or bargain arrangement. If you're a Nevada resident, state law sets a maximum penalty of $1,000 and/or six months in jail for misdemeanor traffic offenses. Las Vegas also imposes steep fines for speeding in school zones and drug-related cases. For moving violations, the fine typically starts at $250. However, the amount issued is always on a case-to-case basis.
Confirm all fees and expenses you will incur for both the possibilities involved with the traffic ticket and the services for "fixing" the traffic ticket by the law firm. Pay initial fees involved with the attorney's services. This amount varies per law firm.
2. Confirm the information about the progress of your case. Once you are accepted as a client, the attorney will obtain a hearing date on your behalf and appear in court for it. This helps you avoid the hassles and expense of personally appearing in court for a number of hours during a day or two for the hearing, especially if you are a tourist and cannot return to Las Vegas for the court date.
Being represented by an attorney is also beneficial for your defense. After the court has adjudicated your case, your attorney will inform you of any imposed fines, other court-imposed requirements and where to send the payment of any fine as well as your proof of compliance.
3. Get all the documents you need from your attorney. Follow any requirements provided by the court. During the procedure, you may be proven guilty, not guilty or have the offense reduced from your original citation. If there are fees that still need to be paid, do so within the given time frame stated by the court to avoid additional problems.
