Last updated on July 18, 2024

Americans love their cars, and most of us rely heavily on our vehicles for the demands of our day-to-day lives. Being ticketed or losing your license can be incredibly inconvenient and may affect your job and livelihood.

Whether you were speeding, driving without a license or driving while intoxicated, our defense attorney at The Khan Law Offices, PLLC, can help protect your driving privileges. Based in Monroe, lawyer Bobby Khan, defends people facing traffic citations and charges in Union County, Stanley County and beyond. You can benefit from his decades of criminal defense experience and determined approach toward protecting your rights.

Most people think of traffic violations as fairly minor infractions, such as speeding. However, there are some very serious traffic crimes, including hit-and-run, reckless driving, and aggressive driving (road rage). Aside from losing your license, you can also face other significant consequences for traffic violations, including:

• Increased insurance premiums
• Heavy fines
• Costly driver education courses
• Various court fees
• Points added to your driver’s license (12 points will result in suspension of your license)

Mr. Khan will work tirelessly to shield you from these harsh consequences. He will explore every avenue toward pursuing a more favorable outcome.

There are many types of moving violations in North Carolina. Some of the more common violations are:

• Speeding
• Running a red light or stop sign
• Illegally passing a stopped school bus
• Making any unsafe maneuver that causes an accident

Moving violations will result in points on your license and higher insurance premiums. Our attorney can evaluate the circumstances of your violation, your driving history and your insurance policy to come up with the best course of action.

The possibility of getting a traffic ticket dismissed can depend on several factors, including:

• The nature of the violation
• Your driving record
• The jurisdiction where the ticket was issued
• The strength of the evidence against you
• Any violations of your rights during the traffic stop
• Any extenuating circumstances that may apply to your case

For minor infractions, you might be able to get the ticket dismissed through strategic plea bargaining – for example, by agreeing to attend a defensive driving course. If you’re facing a more serious violation, or if you have a history of traffic violations, dismissal might be more challenging. Our lawyer can evaluate your situation and walk you through your options.

If you can’t get the ticket dismissed, another way to protect your driving privileges is to request a prayer for judgment continued (PJC). This is a fairly complex legal tool that allows you to avoid accruing points on your driver’s license or with your insurance company. You won’t accrue points or pay a fine, but the violation will be on your record.

You are only allowed a certain number of PJCs. The limits are two PJC in every five-year period to avoid points on your driver license, and one PJC every three years to avoid insurance points. It is important to note that these numbers refer to PJCs allowed per household, not per individual.

A PJC is not appropriate for every case. Our lawyer can explain whether you would benefit from requesting one.

If you were issued a traffic citation, call 704-954-8744 to speak to a skilled lawyer about your defense options. You can also contact us online.