Traffic Offenses

Florida Traffic Ticket Courtroom Defense and FL Criminal Traffic Defense Trial Attorney Representation

Most Florida Traffic Tickets Require IMMEDIATE ATTENTION Don’t Assume your “Traffic Ticket” is not actually a Florida Criminal Allegation Call Today 866-608-5529

How Can We Help You?

Unlike many traffic ticket websites, call services, referral agencies, or lawyer directories, we are a real law firm dedicated to providing genuine legal services. Our team consists of qualified and experienced attorneys who offer reliable legal representation. In addition to our state and federal criminal defense practice, we also provide strong defense for traffic tickets.

Our Traffic Defense Trial Services

Our services are trusted by a variety of clients, including:

• Over-the-road truck drivers
• Holders of CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)
• Employees with commercial insurance needs
• University or high school students and their parents
• Vacationers or foreigners who cannot attend traffic citation hearings
• Out-of-state drivers
• Individuals who are unable to attend traffic school or want to prevent an increase in their personal automobile insurance rate due to points on their record

Florida Traffic Ticket Defense Attorneys Ready to Help

We are here to help you fight your traffic tickets. We at Whittel & Melton are experienced Florida traffic ticket defense attorneys. Our team handles cases in all of the following counties and cities:

• Hernando County (Spring Hill, Brooksville)
• Pasco County (New Port Richey, Dade City)
• Citrus County (Inverness, Crystal River)
• Sumter County (Bushnell, The Villages)
• Marion County (Ocala)
• Levy County (Bronson)
• Alachua County (Gainesville)
• Bradford County (Starke)
• Pinellas County (Clearwater, St. Petersburg)
• Hillsborough County (Tampa, Brandon)
• Polk County (Bartow, Lakeland)
• Sarasota County
• Taylor County
• Hamilton County
• Lake County (Tavares, Leesburg)
• Gilchrist County
• Dixie County
• Union County
• Columbia County
• Suwannee County

Driving on a Suspended License in Florida

Have you been ticketed for driving on a suspended license three times within five years? If so, you could be facing habitual traffic offender (HTO) status. Our experienced traffic ticket attorneys may be able to help you get your license reinstated and get you back on the road legally.

Florida Traffic Ticket Defense for CDL Drivers

Let us fight for your ability to earn a living. The traffic rules are unduly harsh on truck drivers – we are ready to stand by you and your rights. Our trained Florida Traffic Ticket defense lawyers will work to see that you resolve the matter with no points. When applicable, we work towards a dismissal of all charges.

We Are Here For You

Traffic Court Representation includes tickets for Speeding, Over 30 mph Speeding Tickets, Careless Driving, Careless Driving with Injury, Careless Driving with Death/Fatality, Violation of Traffic Control Device(Running a Red Light) with Injury or Death, Violation of Right of Way with Injury or Death, Improper Lane Change, Failure to Yield(Running a Stop Sign) with Injury or Death, Spectator to Racing on the Highway, Improper Passing, Improper Backing, Open Container and Violation of the Florida Move Over Act.

Other Criminal Traffic Representation includes: HTO(Habitual Traffic Offender), DUI Manslaughter, DUI Serious Bodily Injury, DWI, DUI, Driving Under the Influence, Refusal to Submit to Breath Test, Refusal to Submit to Roadside Exercise or Examination, Refusal to Submit to Blood Breath or Urine, Leaving the Scene of Accident (LSA), Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Injury and/or Property Damage, Reckless Driving, Racing on the Highway, No Valid Drivers License(NVDL), Expired Drivers License, Expired Tag, Expired Registration, Tag Not Assigned, No Motorcycle Endorsement.

Florida Traffic Point Suspensions

• Twelve (12) Points in Twelve (12) Months – thirty (30) days
• Eighteen (18) Points in Eighteen (18) Months – three (3) months
• Twenty-Four (24) Points in Thirty-Six Months – one (1) year

Florida Traffic Point Consequences of a Conviction (Paid Ticket or Court Determination of Guilt) *

• Leaving the Scene of an Accident with property damage of fifty dollars or more – six (6) points
• Unlawful Speed with accident – six (6) points
• Reckless Driving – four (4) points
• A moving violation with accident – four (4) points
• Passing a school bus parked – four (4) points
• Driving during restricted hours – three (3) points
• Speeding – 16 miles per hour or more over speed limit – four (4) points
• Speeding – 15 miles per hour or less over speed limit – three (3) points
• Most other moving violations – three (3) points
• Improper equipment – zero (0) points
• Open Container – three (3) points

*No Points associated with judgment of WITHHOLD in Florida Courtrooms