Los Angeles Traffic Defense Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

How can a traffic lawyer help me?
A Los Angeles traffic lawyer can help you if you have received a traffic ticket, have been arrested for DUI or have received any type of citation for a traffic violation. Even for a minor infraction such as a speeding ticket, a driver may get a point on his or her driving record which will result in increased insurance premiums as well as future license suspension if he or she accumulates enough points within a certain period of time. For a more serious offense, such as driving under the influence, a driver will be facing criminal penalties as well. An experienced Los Angeles traffic attorney can help a driver avoid all of these penalties and consequences.

What are “points”, and how do I get them on my driving record?
A point is assessed for certain traffic violations. In Los Angeles, you may receive 2 points for a DUI, 1 point for an accident which you caused, and 2 points for reckless driving. This is just an example of some point counts for specific violations. If you accumulate 4 points within 12 months, 6 points in 24 months or 8 points in 36 months, you will face license suspension by the DMV. This is why a lawyer is important in helping you avoid license suspension – because he or she can help a driver contest a ticket and then avoid points on his or her record.

Will the DMV just suspend my license if I have too many points or if I’m arrested for DUI? Is there anything I can do?
You are usually entitled to a DMV hearing if your license is facing suspension or revocation by the DMV. For a DUI arrest, you have 10 days to schedule a hearing with the DMV or your license will be suspended automatically. You can work with an attorney in these matters, in order to get the best possible outcome for your DMV hearing. A Los Angeles DMV hearing lawyer at Gold & Witham can prepare for the hearing and will fight to help you keep your driving privileges.

What types of traffic cases do your attorneys handle?
At Gold & Witham we deal with virtually any traffic-related case throughout Los Angeles County. This includes: DUI, traffic accidents, red light tickets, speeding tickets, mandatory infractions, offenses involving commercial drivers, and more serious offenses such as vehicular manslaughter, DUI auto accidents and multiple DUI offenses. We even handle driving under the influence cases for out of state drivers.

Will I need to go to court?
In many cases, a court appearance is not required (particularly for minor traffic infractions.) For a serious offense such as driving under the influence, a court appearance may be required. However, our Los Angeles traffic defense attorneys will try to help you avoid court appearances whenever possible.

To find out how an experienced lawyer can help you with your Los Angeles County traffic matter, contact a Los Angeles traffic attorney at Gold & Witham today!