Fees And Cost
Many typical traffic situations are relatively simple to handle. In fact, many municipalities now allow attorneys on-line access to traffic matters, which can mean significant savings. Depending on your infraction (rate of speed, etc.), driving record, and the municipality involved; legal fees can vary.
Possible scenarios
1) Speeding charge [41 in a 30], good driving record, student, on-line participating municipality - $45.00 |
2) Speeding charge [41 in a 30], good driving record, municipality requiring attorney in-person appearance - $95 |
3) Driving while suspended charge, imperfect driving record, license eligible for reinstatement, on-line participating municipality - $200 |
4) Driving while suspended charge, imperfect driving record, license eligible for reinstatement, municipality requiring attorney appearance - $350 |
5) Driving while intoxicated, first time offense, took breathalizer at officer's request and defendant is now beyond 15 day temporary driving permit expiration - $500. |