Dallas Traffic Violation Attorney: Saving You From Lasting Financial Pitfalls

Hi, I’m attorney Todd E. Tkach. The attorneys at the Law Office of Todd E. Tkach, P.C. represent people who have received traffic citations, in any jurisdiction throughout the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex. Many people have asked whether it's worth hiring a Dallas traffic violation attorney. Most of them don't, and end up simply paying their traffic violation. Unfortunately, that's the worst thing they can do. Not only did they just pay a high fine, but they agreed that they were guilty and now have a conviction on their driving record. Although it may initially seem trivial, a conviction can have long lasting affects. It can immediately raise auto insurance rates and put your driver's license at risk for suspension with any future citations. It can also affect your ability to get a job or lease a house or apartment.

Why you need a Dallas traffic violation attorney

As Dallas traffic violation attorneys, we know the financial pitfalls of simply paying a ticket and have the knowledge and experience to achieve a much better result. Our goal is to have your ticket dismissed! We know that the Texas Transportation Code and the Texas Rules of Criminal Procedure contain hundreds of laws dealing specifically and solely with traffic citations. Don’t go-it-alone! Call the Dallas traffic violation attorneys with the Law Office of Todd E. Tkach now to talk with one of our courteous staff members, who can explain the traffic citation process, answer any questions you may have, and ultimately resolve your traffic ticket case.

Dallas ticket dismissal, harder to get than it used to be

After receiving a traffic violation, you must act quickly. You only have a few days to act until your case goes into warrant status. With the attorneys of Todd E. Tkach, P.C. on your side, your worries are over. After hiring us, we’ll immediately send a notice of representation to the court, enter a plea of not guilty on your behalf and set your traffic ticket or traffic violation case for a court hearing. We’ll then promptly discuss with you the entire procedure we’ll take to pursue a dismissal of your traffic violation case or a negotiated plea agreement in your favor. We'll notify you of your court date, and of course, a Dallas traffic violation attorney with our office will be with you on the date of your court hearing to fight for a dismissal of the charges against you. If your traffic violation is not dismissed, we’ll aggressively negotiate for a favorable plea agreement with the prosecutor or take your case to trial.

What if I don’t hire a Dallas traffic violation attorney?

Many people try to handle their own tickets or rely on the advice of a friend on how to handle a ticket. Unfortunately, what you don’t know can hurt you!

Warrants for your arrest without a Dallas traffic violation attorney

After you receive a traffic ticket, you only have a few days to either pay the ticket or set it for a court hearing. If you fail to do either, a warrant for your arrest will be issued. In that event, you cannot resolve that traffic violation with the court unless and until you do one of the following two things: 1) pay the maximum fine amount for the ticket; or 2) post a cash bond in an amount equal to the maximum fine amount plus court costs! Neither of those options is advisable. If you simply pay the ticket, not only are you paying the highest fine possible for that particular ticket, but you are convicted of the charge, which means it will go on your driving record. Posting a cash bond can also be problematic. The amount of the cash bond will be equal to the maximum possible fine for that ticket, plus an additional amount for court costs. The cash necessary for that bond will be several hundred dollars. The Court holds your cash until you resolve your traffic violation, which could take several months.

Let me suggest an alternative. Keep your cash and protect your driving record! For a nominal fee, hire attorney Todd E. Tkach to post an attorney bond, lift the warrant and go to court to fight for a dismissal of the traffic ticket. You don’t even have to go to court, unless you want to. Don’t wait. Call attorney Todd E. Tkach now at 214-999-0595. Our team of attorneys and staff have the experience, knowledge and skills to aggressively represent you to make sure that your rights are protected.

Avoid paying fines or get fine reductions with a Dallas traffic violation attorney

Simply paying your fine for a traffic violation means that you agree that you are “guilty” of the charge. If you are guilty, you must pay a monetary fine. Depending on the traffic violation involved, the fine could be several hundred dollars. Hiring attorney Todd E. Tkach to fight your traffic ticket could result in a dismissal of the charges. In that event, you don’t have to pay any fine!! Even if we can’t get the charge completely dismissed, we’ll aggressive negotiate with the prosecutor to reduce the fine amount and keep the charge off your record.

Avoid “points” on your driving record with a Dallas traffic violation attorney

The State of Texas has a “Point System” that affects your right to hold and maintain a Texas driver’s license. You are charged “Points” against your driving record if you are convicted of certain traffic violations. The number of “Points” charged varies depending on the type of traffic violation you are given, but ranges from one (1) to six (6) points. A Texas driver gets 2 points for most traffic violation convictions (3 points if a crash is involved). “Points” remain on a driver’s record for 3 years. Accumulating points on your driving record can result in huge “surcharges” assessed by the Texas Department of Public Safety and a possible driver’s license suspension. If that happens, you cannot legally drive an automobile in Texas. Let attorney Todd E. Tkach represent you on your traffic violations and protect your driver’s license.

Avoid paying surcharges with a Dallas traffic violation attorney

Convictions of certain traffic violations can cost you “surcharges” imposed by the Texas Department of Public Safety. A yearly $100 surcharge is assessed for 6 Points on your driving record; with another $25 surcharge for each additional point. The surcharge continues to be assessed as long as the Points total 6 or more. Additionally, convictions for “no insurance” and “driving while license invalid” mandate a $750.00 surcharge each! Don’t risk being convicted of these traffic violations. Call attorney Todd E. Tkach now! We’ll fight for a dismissal of these traffic violations and the surcharges that accompany them. If we can’t obtain an outright dismissal, we’ll fight to get a dismissal through plea negotiations and keep the charges off your driving record.

Stop insurance rate increases with a Dallas traffic violation attorney

Convictions of traffic violations can raise your automobile insurance rates. Many automobile insurance companies check your driving record before agreeing to insure you or renew your automobile insurance. Having “convictions” for traffic or traffic violations on your driving record can cost you a lot of money. Your automobile insurance company may increase your insurance rates when you apply for new insurance or for a renewal of your existing insurance. Avoid paying increased insurance rates! Call attorney Todd E. Tkach now to protect your driving record.

Do I have to be in court with my Dallas traffic violation attorney?

In most cases, it is not necessary for you to be present with your Dallas traffic violation attorney on the day of your traffic violation hearing. Although it can help us get a dismissal and/or to negotiate a more favorable plea agreement, your presence is usually not necessary. If you can’t be in court on the day of your hearing either because of prior commitments, work, being out of the state, or you just don’t want to take the time, no problem! Attorney Todd E. Tkach can make the court appearance for you. Even if you’re not there, Todd E. Tkach will fight to have your traffic ticket dismissed outright! If we can’t get an outright dismissal, we’ll aggressively negotiate to get the traffic ticket dismissed within a few months in the future to keep the citation off your driving record.

Attorney representation for all Class C misdemeanors

All traffic tickets, traffic violations,code violations and other municipal tickets are “Class C” misdemeanors, according to the laws of the State of Texas. The attorneys with Todd E. Tkach, P.C. handle all types of Class “C” misdemeanors, as well as all other Penal Code violations. All Class C misdemeanors in the State of Texas are adjudicated in Municipal Courts and Justice of the Peace Courts. Although these are the lowest level of criminal courts in the State, some Class C misdemeanors can have significant and long-term effects. Attorney representation can become very important. For example, multiple convictions for disorderly conduct can be enhanced to Class B or Class A misdemeanors, which carry jail time in their range of punishment. A conviction for a charge of Class C assault/family violence can be enhanced and can prohibit you from owning or possessing a firearm. Don’t “go-it-alone.” The long-term effects can be devastating. Call Todd E. Tkach to make sure your rights are protected!

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