Morehead City Attorneys Provide Effective Traffic Defense
Proven trial lawyers work to protect your license and your wallet
As the largest town in North Carolina’s scenic Crystal Coast region, Morehead City gets a lot of traffic. Tourist attractions such as Jaycee Park, Big Rock Stadium and the Morehead City Waterfront attract cars from near and far. This often leads to enhanced enforcement of traffic rules and substantial fines for violators. Getting a ticket might also result in license points and higher insurance premiums. If you’re cited for a moving violation in the Morehead City area, the Carolina Law Group is ready to help. We thoroughly investigate the circumstances of your alleged violation to discover ways we can raise doubt about the allegations in your case. When you retain our services, you get a determined legal team, focused on results.
Common types of traffic offenses in Morehead City, NC
Though much of the coastal Morehead City consists of narrow streets with moderate traffic, U.S. Route 70 does pass directly through town. Motorists passing through Morehead City are often flagged for:
- Speeding
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Making lane changes or turns without signaling
- Running a red light or stop sign
These infractions come with heavy fines and license penalty points. North Carolina will suspend a driver’s license if they accumulate 12 points in three years, or eight points in three years following reinstatement of a suspended license. Insurance companies also don’t like penalty points, and they seize the opportunity to increase your rates as your total goes up. When you add up all the negative consequences, your ticket can be pretty expensive over time. The best course might be to fight that ticket with the assistance of a capable defense attorney.
Capable trial lawyers for serious traffic violations
Some violations carry much more severe penalties than the standard moving violation. In North Carolina, reckless driving is a Class 2 misdemeanor. A conviction is punishable by up to 30 days in jail for a first offense, as well as a fine of up to $1,000. If you have a prior conviction, you could serve as many as 60 days in jail.
Reckless driving means you were operating the vehicle “carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others,” or “without due caution and circumspection and at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property.” However, reckless driving is somewhat subjective and there might be extenuating circumstances that form the basis of a strong defense.
Our attorneys also defend drivers arrested on suspicion of DUI/DWI. Again, this is not just a traffic violation. You face jail time, fines and the suspension of your license, even for a first drunk driving offense. If you do receive a license suspension for this or any other offense, you could be facing Class 3 or Class 1 misdemeanor charges if you are caught.
To fight any of these serious traffic charges, you need professional representation from a skilled and determined traffic defense lawyer.
Contact a proven North Carolina defense attorney for a traffic violation case
Carolina Law Group defends clients accused of a wide range of traffic violations throughout the Morehead City area. To discuss your options with an experienced North Carolina attorney, please call 252-636-3737 or contact us online. Our Morehead City office is located at 610 Arendell St., just a short drive from the Carteret County Courthouse.
