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What Are Your Rights In Traffic Court?
In our last blog post we covered a few basic tips that will help you walk into your traffic court case confident and prepared for the standard procedure that will happen, but this week we want to focus on a little more of the legal aspect regarding traffic violations. In the event that you do choose to take a traffic ticket to court, you will need the assistance of a traffic violation attorney, which you can find here at Susan Gwinn Law of Athens. Aside from that, it never hurts to be aware of what your rights are as a citizen when it comes to traffic court. Below are just a few of the standards that you have with every case that you choose to rebut.
Your Rights as a Defendant in a Traffic Court Case
- You can plead guilty, or not guilty, to any violation that you are charged with.
- To have your own attorney defend you, or in certain cases, have a public defender represent your case.
- You have the right to an impartial jury trial.
- The right to a fair, speedy, public trial.
- The right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure.
- The right to equal protection under the law.
Aside from the laws that are mentioned above, there are quite a few other laws that you are protected from during traffic court. When you are in need of the support that it takes to turnover a case like that, you need a trustworthy traffic attorney that has what it takes to stand behind you. Aside from the different laws that protect you, we are aware of the evidence that you need to win over a case and ensure that you’re not taken advantage at the end of your case. Call our office today and schedule an appointment with one of our traffic violation attorneys and let us do our absolute best to support you. Susan Gwinn practices traffic law in Southeastern Ohio, serving individuals throughout Athens County and beyond.