The Zuckerman Law Firm always prepares for the worst while working behind the scenes to negotiate the best possible result on your traffic case. We will fight your ticket as far as it needs to go, and have contested tickets at the Summary Trial and Summary Appeals phases. The traffic ticket lawyers of ZLF have significant negotiation and summary trial experience, and are familiar with case law that can be used to defend your case. In many instances, your best chance of getting your desired result is before a magistrate, and not at summary appeals court. Our attorneys have seen several self-represented individuals not have the chance to negotiate a reduction, fail to object to inadmissible evidence, or otherwise mishandle their defense at the magistrate level. Third, don't make the mistake of fighting your ticket alone. Do not pay for the total amount of the citation, or this will be treated as a guilty plea. ZLF enters not guilty pleas on behalf of our clients by faxing in documentation directly to the Magistrate's Office. You should either plead not guilty yourself or hire an attorney to do it for you. Second, if you're facing points or suspensions, you have 10 days from the date you were issued the citation to enter a plea of guilty or not-guilty. Call Attorney Dave Zuckerman at 41 for a free consultation to learn more about whether or not your offense carries points, license suspensions or jail time, so that you can make an educated decision about your case. WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE ISSUED A TRAFFIC TICKETįirst, seek an immediate consultation with a local traffic ticket defense attorney. To make matters worse, you may face 6 or more points from one incident alone! For example, if you're charged with doing 25mph over the speed limit, and are cited with Speeding and Accident with Unattended Vehicle, you're facing a total of 10 points. Out of State Drivers may be subject to points and penalties in their home state. CDL Drivers face suspensions of their driving privileges for accruing serious violations. Drivers may also see a hike in their auto insurance rates. Under Pennsylvania's Point System, drivers who accrue 6 points face serious consequences, including a requirement to attend a mandatory departmental hearing, a 15-day mandatory license suspension, and the need to take a written examination. You can find out the penalties for most common traffic tickets here. Certain types of traffic offenses carry points, license suspensions, and mandatory jail sentences. Some citations only carry fines and court costs. WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL PENALTIES AND CONSEQUENCES OF A TRAFFIC VIOLATION? "I did what the officer charged me with, so I might as well plead guilty." "I thought I could get into more trouble by fighting the ticket." "I wanted to teach my child to accept responsibility for his or her actions." "I didn't know that the ticket carried points or that I would lose my license." "I can't afford to hire an attorney to help me fight the ticket." If you are cited with a traffic offense and are facing points or a license suspension, don't make the mistake of pleading guilty without talking to an experienced Pittsburgh traffic ticket lawyer. Taking a couple of points on your license today can have a negative impact upon your ability to drive if you are cited in the future. Never plead guilty to a traffic ticket that carries points, suspensions and fines for any of these reasons: ![]() DON'T PLEAD GUILTY TO CHARGES THAT CARRY POINTS! The Zuckerman Law Firm has represented drivers of all ages and backgrounds in traffic courts throughout Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania with one goal in mind: eliminate points, license suspensions and potential jail time. ![]() A simple auto accident or one time lapse in judgment can have a devastating impact upon your ability to drive in the future. It happens to good drivers, bad drivers, junior and experienced drivers, CDL holders, law abiding citizens and career criminals. It is nearly impossible to find a driver that has not been cited with a traffic violation.
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