If you have received a ticket for speeding, for being a super speeder, or for a DUI, you need an attorney with experience on your side. It is easy to simply write off a speeding ticket by paying the fines and avoiding court, but is that really the best option? In most cases, no. There are many tickets issued in Coffee County that may have been issued in error. Many others contain mistakes that can be used to invalidate them. If you have been charged with a traffic ticket, you need to know your rights and the chances of being found not guilty. For that, you need the experienced team from the Kunes Law Office on your side.
Coffee County Speeding Tickets
If you have case involving a speeding ticket in Coffee County, you may find yourself at the Coffee County Magistrate Court in Douglas. If your ticket was issued by the police force of Broxton, Douglas, or Nicholls, your case may be tried at the municipal court located in the respect city.
Too many people write off a speeding ticket as something of little importance. They pay their fine, skip the court date, and continue as if there will be few or no consequences. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Paying your fine instead of going to court is automatically seen as a guilty plea. This plea will impact your insurance. Drivers who speed are more likely to cause accidents, and insurance companies will raise your premium if they suspect you may cost them money in the future.
Before you pay any fines, you need to talk to an expert. You should call the Kunes Law Office at 229-382-4900 to speak to us about your case. We may be able to find errors in the ticket or note a lack of evidence that can lead to your case being dismissed. Even if we cannot do that, we may be able to negotiate on your behalf to lower the penalties or fines you have to pay. It is worth exploring your options, especially if you believe you did not deserve the ticket.
Coffee County Super Speeder
In Georgia, if you are given a speeding ticket for driving over 75 miles per hour on a two-lane street or over 85 on other roads, you are classified as a super speeder. This automatically adds an additional $200 fine to your ticket. Again, do not immediately pay this fine. Just like a regular speeding ticket, you may not truly be guilty of being a super speeder. You need to give us a call at 229-382-4900 to discuss your case and how we can help you.
Coffee County Commercial Driving Violations
If you drive commercially and are given a citation for a traffic violation, it will be higher than if you were a standard driver. These penalties for a commercial driving violation can include more than just higher fines, too. They can result in your commercial license being suspected or even a jail sentence. They may also impact your job and could result in your termination. They can also make it difficult to find a new job in the field because you will be required by law to disclose this driving violation on job applications. With so much riding on the outcome of this case, you absolutely need experienced legal representation. Call the Kunes Law Office at 229-382-4900 for a consultation.
Joe Kunes
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