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Broward County Giving Up to 35% Off Court Costs

Attention all procrastinators out there. Broward County is offering a deal too good to refuse. From now until March 16, 2019 (this Saturday), ANYONE who has a conviction for a felony, misdemeanor, or ANY traffic infraction that resulted in court …

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Red Light Camera Ticket Refunds

ARTICLE UPDATE: 2/25/19 Since this post was written, much has been happening in the Red Light Camera Ticket world. First of all, the Florida Supreme Court ruled in Jimenez v. State, on May 3, 2018, that cities are within their …

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Worst Thing To Do When You Get A Traffic Ticket

If you drive long enough, eventually you will see flashing blue lights in your rear view mirror. It’s unavoidable. You know it’s true. In fact, you should probably consider yourself lucky you don’t get more tickets. If you’re being honest, …

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Help! My Teenager Got His First Ticket. Now What?

Bad news: Your 16-year-old was carelessly cruising down the highway when suddenly he was startled by the wail of a police siren. Slowing down at first sight of a cop didn’t cut it this time and he was left with …

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Red Light Camera Tickets Ruled Unconstitutional

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What To Do With a Sunpass or Toll Ticket in Florida

As much as I love technology, I must say, there are some things that I miss. Do you remember tossing the coins in the bucket when you were about to enter a toll road. Of course, back in the day …

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How To Get Traffic Tickets Dismissed in Florida

As I was sitting in court today I had an opportunity to watch not only the other traffic attorneys, but the unrepresented people (that would be the people who choose to fight a ticket themselves and not hire a lawyer), …

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How Long Do Points Stay on Your License and Why it Matters

Traffic tickets are the bane of many a driver’s existence (as this blog routinely points out!). And, unfortunately, they are often the gift that keeps on giving. That’s because the points that come attached to many traffic infractions –including speeding, …

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The Only Way to Save Time and Money in Traffic Court

Time is money. Trust us, we’re lawyers and we know what we are talking about. So when clients ask us “How long it will take to fight a traffic ticket in court?” the answer is . . . it depends. …

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3 Things To Know About Court Costs and Your Traffic Ticket

Traffic court fees are some of the most misunderstood aspects of the entire traffic ticket process, and, unfortunately, often some of the costliest. The possibility of an added expense to your already high-priced ticket is not something to which driver’s …

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