Do I Need a Lawyer to Fight a Traffic Ticket?

If you have been charged with a violation involving no points, then you most likely don’t need a lawyer. However, if you have been charged with a moving vehicle violation which carries points upon conviction, then you should strongly consider hiring a lawyer to represent you and defend your rights. This is because the stakes go up when you are talking about points. Upon conviction of a point-related offense, you risk an increase of your auto insurance rates (click here for an analysis by insurance.com), jeopardize your driving record and in some cases risk a suspension of your license.  To see if you have been charged with a violation which involves points, click here and check the Pennsylvania Point System Fact Sheet.

Neither the police officer nor the judge is required to look out for your best interests when you go to court, but a lawyer is. Without a lawyer, many people don’t know if they are getting the best deal - assuming one is even offered. They also don’t know how to win their case if it goes to trial. And, unfortunately, many people even lose their own case because they don’t know what to do or how to cross-examine the police officer. Other people say the wrong thing at the wrong time and simply wind up convicting themselves in a case that might have otherwise been won had a lawyer been involved.

With a lawyer, you will maximize your chances of winning.  A lawyer is trained to scrutinize the facts and utilize the law to your advantage.  A lawyer brings knowledge, skill, litigation experience and negotiation ability to work for you.  In the long run, hiring a lawyer just might cost you less than the costs you might face otherwise.



For more information, call attorney Joseph Adams at 215-996-9977.