Here in the United States, most people rely on their cars to get around. Because of this, having your driver’s license suspended can create serious difficulties in your everyday life. If you are facing traffic law charges that could affect your license, you can turn to our team at Jones, Childers, Donaldson & Webb, PLLC for help. We have extensive experience in traffic law, and we can help you fight unjust charges and get any consequences reduced.
However, depending on the specific charges and consequences, it may not always be worth it to fight them. In this article, we’ll provide more information to help you decide whether it’s worth your time and money to contest traffic law charges.
- Severity of Consequences – The first thing you should consider when deciding whether to go to court over traffic law charges is the severity of the consequences. Depending on the offense, you may have to pay a fine, have your license suspended, and/or face an increase in your car insurance costs. Decide whether you can deal with the consequences—for example, if you can afford to pay the fine, it might be simpler to just pay it rather than fight your way through traffic court. On the other hand, if you depend on being able to drive for your livelihood, then you should try to fight a license suspension.
- Time Investment – The other main thing to consider when deciding whether to fight traffic law charges is the time and energy it will take to go to court. Getting a traffic charge dismissed can require multiple court dates, so you will need to think about whether it’s worth your time to go through this process.