Vehicle – Traffic Crimes in Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh PA Traffic Crime Defense Lawyer

Our Pittsburgh attorneys handle the following traffic offenses in Pennsylvania:

• Speeding
• Drunk driving
• DUI
• Hit and Run
• Driving on a suspended license
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• mproper movement
• No registration
• No license
• The PA Point System
• Traffic Offenses
• Aggressive Driving
• Reckless Driving
• Road Rage
• Running red light
• Fleeing & Eluding
• Driving Without a License
• Driving With No Insurance
• Leaving the Scene of an Accident
• Serious Injury By Vehicle

Traffic crimes are serious. Do not take them lightly. Certain traffic crimes are considered felonies and on conviction, you will be sent to prison. Penalties for traffic crimes include heavy fines and license revocation.

Certain traffic offenses such as illegal U turn, parking in a handicapped space without authorization are strict liability offenses. These do not require any criminal intent. The only proof required is that you committed the offense. A traffic violation committed by a moving vehicle is referred to as a moving violation while a non-moving violation is related to a vehicle that is not in motion. Generally moving violations are considered more severe and the fines are higher than for non-moving violations because of the potential for an accident or other dangers.

Minor traffic crimes such as jumping lanes are infractions and you will be let off with a fine or warning. But such infractions can add points to your license. Too many points and your license may be revoked. If you have too many points on your license, you will end up paying more for insurance.

If a traffic crime causes injury to a person or results in destruction of property or creates a real threat of injury to a person or destruction of property, it will be treated as a misdemeanor or felony. Misdemeanor traffic crimes include driving without a license or valid insurance, drag racing, reckless driving and DUI. The penalties for a misdemeanor traffic offense include fine, prison time, or a combination or both. You will be taken into custody and be required to post a bail bond, just as you would for non-traffic crimes.

Serious traffic crimes are considered as felony crimes. Felony traffic crimes are punishable by prison time. In some cases, you can face the death sentence if convicted for a felony traffic crime.

Never forgo legal representation when fighting a traffic crime. The consequences may be far more serious than what you might have imagined. You might loose your driver’s license. You may even be sentenced to a prison term.

If you are facing traffic crime charges, contact our aggressive criminal defense lawyers now. Our experienced attorneys can study your case and defend you. They may be defenses available based on your circumstances. Do not take unnecessary risks. If required, our in house experts can recreate the scene of the traffic crime to prove your innocence. Contact us now. From our offices in Pittsburgh, PA, we represent clients all over Pennsylvania.