Traffic Criminal Matters

Defend against serious traffic offenses with Roderman & Johnston, Florida

When are traffic cases considered crimes?

Violation of traffic is not always a minor ticket. In Florida, serious offenses are prosecuted as criminal charges, carrying severe consequences that can impact your license and other aspects of life. It includes DUI, hit-and-run, driving with a suspended license, reckless driving, eluding law enforcement or fleeing, and vehicular manslaughter.

Unlike civil traffic infractions, traffic crime cases are presented in criminal court. Convictions can include hefty fines, prison time, license revocation or suspension, probation, a permanent criminal record, and compulsory driving courses.

The complexities of criminal traffic charges

Criminal traffic charges are usually misunderstood. It is generally seen as a ‘driving mistake’, but it has a quick escalation to a felony offense if property damage, injuries, or alcohol are involved. Prosecutors can pursue these cases to deter future crimes; on the other hand, law enforcement usually collects evidence through roadside sobriety tests, breathalyzers, or dash cameras – all of these can be challenged.

Take help from Roderman & Johnston attorneys

Our team can challenge the evidence through a thorough scrutiny of traffic stops, breathalyzers, and field sobriety procedures for faults that may invalidate the state’s case. Apart from fighting for your charges in court, we also work to protect your license and lessen disruption in your regular life. In the event your case goes to trial, the team can vigorously defend the required credibility against counter-aggressive prosecution.