Zero points on License: How We Helped Reduce Speed Ticket Charges for a Philly Client
Most speeding violations in Pennsylvania are classified as minor infractions. But the question is, why are people so afraid of speeding charges if it is a summary offense?
That’s because speeding can attract points to your license. And for each point you acquire, your vehicle insurance rates shoot up significantly! In fact, on average, a single speeding ticket might elevate your insurance rates by 6%!
Not just that, but if you are charged with reckless driving, some vehicle insurance companies might even raise their premiums by 40- 60%! And that adds up to a substantial amount, which, obviously, feels like a burden to pay. That’s exactly why people resort to our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers for an effective settlement.
So, let’s explore this blog and find out how we at Logue Law Group recently helped a client reduce his speed ticket charge and saved him from attracting points on his license.
What Were the Charges?
Just a week ago, we got a call from an existing client. He confessed he was speeding in a school zone. However, he also stated the reason for the infraction. He was running late for an important meeting, which would’ve decided the fate of the company he was working for. And our client, being a member of the board of managing directors, had to be present there.
So, he decided to put extra pressure on the gas pedal that morning! But, unfortunately, before he passed the school zone, he was pulled over by the cops and charged with speeding.
Now, given our client’s busy schedule, he couldn’t have afforded to skip work for court appearances. But, he also told our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers that he wasn’t ready to tarnish his clean driving record and pay up extra insurance premiums. All he wanted was a clean settlement.
How Did We Assist?
When our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers checked the evidence of this case, they saw that our client was driving at 29 mph in a 25 mph zone! Although this was negligible, technically, our client had violated the law, for which he was charged with a speed ticket.
Normally, any person would’ve paid the meager fine amount and not gotten bothered about this. But our client was a member of the board of managing directors, and he was quite sensitive about his reputation. So, our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers appealed for a reduction in the charges at trial. We stated our client’s state of emergency in that situation, and also argued that, with an otherwise clean driving record, his charges should be reduced. The prosecution finally agreed to our terms and reduced the charges to a zero-point, non-moving violation.
This was great news, as the outcome helped our client avoid points on his license. In fact, the outcome also meant that our client wouldn’t have to bear the increased insurance premiums and would walk away freely.
Life doesn’t always move as we plan. You never know what kind of urgency or emergency would pop up, and therefore, you need to stay prepared for that. So, if you are facing similar charges and have genuine reasons to support your cause, call our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers to help you protect your rights immediately. Send an email to sean@seanloguelaw.com or place a call at 844.PITT.DUI to schedule an appointment.