Colorado Traffic Ticket Defense
The Law Offices of Steven J. Pisani effectively represent clients who have been charged with a traffic offense. Traffic laws are typically broken up into two categories; an infraction and an offense. An infraction is not considered a crime and the penalty is usually a fine. Most traffic tickets, such as non-moving violations and non-dangerous moving violations are considered infractions. A traffic offense is more severe and can be considered a crime. These may include: driving under the influence (DUI); reckless or dangerous driving; driving without proof of auto insurance; and failure to stop at the scene of an accident (hit & run).
If you have been cited for speeding in the Denver Metro Area, including Arvada, Aurora, Brighton, Broomfield, Centennial, Commerce City, Denver, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Golden, Lakewood, Littleton, Northglenn, Thornton, Westminster, Wheat Ridge, Adams County, Arapahoe County and Jefferson County, be aware that a speeding ticket will add points to your driver’s license.
The Colorado Traffic Ticket Defense Lawyers at the Law Offices of Steven J. Pisani can assist with:
- Speeding Tickets
- Reckless Driving Tickets
- Careless Driving Violation
- Driving without a License
- Driving Under Restraint
- Driving without Insurance
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Hit & Run)
- Running a Red Light
- Failing to Stop at a Stop Sign
- Improper Passing
- Tailgating Violation
- Street Racing or Speed Contest
- Improper U-Turn Tickets
- Illegal Turn Violation
Understanding Colorado’s Point System
In Colorado, convictions for traffic violations are assessed a certain number of “points” against a person’s driving record with the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles. For example, a conviction for speeding ticket generally carries four or six points, whereas, a conviction for reckless driving or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) carries a point assessment of eight points. Unfortunately, for an adult driver over 21 years of age, the Division of Motor Vehicles will suspend a person’s license upon the accumulation of 12 points in a 12-month period, or 18 points within a 24-month period.
If your ticket was unfair, if there were extenuating circumstances, or if you were stopped for reasons other than a moving violation, don’t just pay the traffic ticket. It could become a problem if you get other traffic tickets. More points can mean higher insurance rates. And when you have too many points, your license can be suspended or revoked.
Out of State Defendants
Generally, traffic offenses require the defendant to appear in court. If you were just visiting the Denver Metro Area, or no longer live in Colorado, traffic ticket defense attorney Steven Pisani can represent most out of state drivers without them ever setting foot in the state. In addition to waiving your appearance, we can usually reduce the charge, fines and points associated with your ticket.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case
