Most people do not know that when you pay a ticket for a traffic offense, like speeding, you are actually pleading guilty to that offense. Most moving traffic violations add points to your driving record, and each one can negatively effect your record and cause your insurance premiums to increase. The points that are added to your record with each offense can lead to a suspended license.
If you have been charged with a traffic offense, contact DeMent Askew now. We offer free case evaluations to those charged with speeding, failure to obey a traffic signal, driving without insurance, driving under suspension, careless or reckless driving, or any other traffic violation.
Traffic violations that garner 2 points on your record can boost the cost of your auto insurance up to 40 percent, and 4-point offenses can increase your rates by nearly 80 percent.
Insurance companies may keep your premiums increased for several years, and if you try to get new insurance coverage, they will look at the last 3 to 5 years of your driving records to determine your rate. As you can see, simply paying your fine may not be your best option. In fact, between the fines and increased insurance rates, your traffic offense could cost much more then obtaining legal representation.
The highly experienced traffic offense attorneys at DeMent Askew will work hard to reduce the adverse consequences traffic violations can have on your record, your budget, and your life. We will fight to help you keep your driver’s license, keep points of your driving record so your insurance don’t go up, and depending on the circumstances of your case, help keep you out of jail.
The Raleigh traffic offense attorney of DeMent Askew offers free case reviews, and will evaluate the charges and your driving record and help you determine your best options. If your license has already been suspended, contact us immediately so we can advocate for you at the DMV hearing. Contact us now at 919-833-5555 to schedule an appointment.
Author Bio
J. RUSSELL W. DeMENT III
RALEIGH CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER
Russell W. “Rusty” DeMent III is a trial lawyer and managing partner at DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall. A former Wake County Assistant District Attorney, he brings decades of courtroom experience to defending serious criminal charges in both state and federal courts, including DWI, violent crimes, and drug offenses.
Regularly recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite, Rusty is a Fellow of the National College for DUI Defense and the Litigation Counsel of America. His legal insight and calm command in high-stakes cases make him a trusted advocate across North Carolina.
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