Traffic Violations

Ottumwa / Oskaloosa Traffic Violation Attorney

If you are facing a traffic violation in Ottumwa, Oskaloosa, or anywhere in Iowa, you can get competent legal representation from the Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Smith. By automatically paying your fines, you are admitting guilt in any traffic citation, which will be reported to the Iowa Department of Transportation. You do have the right to fight the charges by appearing in court. With the help of the Ottumwa / Oskaloosa traffic violation lawyer at the firm, you may be able to avoid a conviction along with accrued points, in some cases.

Your Options in a Traffic Violation

You have the right to dispute a traffic citation. In order to do so, you will have to appear in court on the scheduled date and enter a not guilty plea. When you are represented by the attorney at our firm, he can negotiate with the prosecutor on your behalf. If no agreement can be reached, your case will be scheduled for a trial. Ottumwa / Oskaloosa traffic violation attorney Jeff Smith can defend you at the trial. Because of his substantial experience in handling jury trials, you will be well-represented, increasing your chances for a positive case result.

If you do not fight the charges of your traffic ticket, you will be considered guilty of the offense. If you are found guilty of 6 moving violations within 2 years, such as speeding, running a stop sign or red light, driving without a seat belt, or drunk driving, you will considered a habitual offender and lose your license for one year. If you do lose your license, you will be required to take the written exam, driving test, and a vision screening to get a new license.

Contact the Ottumwa / Oskaloosa traffic violation lawyer at the firm if you need legal representation in fighting a traffic citation.