¿Puede Ser Arrestado Por Un Ticket por Exceso de Velocidad en Florida?

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¿Puede un ticket por exceso de velocidad resultar en su arresto? Depende, dice nuestro abogado de transito Frank Menendez.

En Florida hay dos tipos de infracciones de tránsito: civiles y penales. Si bien las infracciones de tránsito civiles incluyen sanciones como multas y puntos, las infracciones de tránsito criminales pueden resultar en arresto.

Afortunadamente, la mayoría de los tickets por exceso de velocidad en Florida no son criminales. Y aunque algunos tickets por exceso de velocidad, como las de manejar a 30 millas o más, son graves, aún así no resultarán en arresto.

Cuando el Exceso de Velocidad es un Delito en Florida

El exceso de velocidad es un delito cuando es imprudente (“reckless”).

La conducción imprudente (“reckless driving”) se define en el Estatuto 316.192 de la Florida, como conducir con “desprecio voluntario o sin sentido por la seguridad de las personas o la propiedad”. Los ejemplos incluyen carreras, pasar de una senda a otra para adelantar peligrosamente y huir de la policía.

Si un oficial lo detiene por acelerar imprudentemente, emitirá un ticket de tránsito por “reckless driving”; que técnicamente no es un ticket por exceso de velocidad, si no criminal.

Sanciones por Conducir Imprudentemente

Las sanciones dependerán de la cantidad de tickets por “reckless driving” que usted haya tenido previamente, y si hubo daños o lesiones a la propiedad.

  • Primera ofensa sin lesiones ni daños a la propiedad: hasta 90 días en la cárcel, una multa de $ 500 y 4 puntos en su registro de manejo.
  • Segundo cargo o posterior: hasta 6 meses de cárcel, una multa de $ 1,000 y 4 puntos.
  • Con daños o lesiones a la propiedad: hasta 1 año en la cárcel, una multa de $ 1,000 y suspensión de la licencia.
  • Con lesiones graves: hasta 5 años de prisión, una multa de $ 5,000 y suspensión de la licencia.

Nuestro Abogado de Tickets de Transito Lo Ayuda

Ya sea que haya recibido un ticket por exceso de velocidad o un ticket por “reckless driving,” nuestro abogado puede ayudarlo.

En TicketFit, nuestro abogado examinará su caso y luchará para desestimar o reducir sus sanciones. No se demore, llámenos al (305) 775-3720 o envíenos un correo electrónico para una consulta gratuita con el abogado Frank Menendez.

Can You Be Arrested for a Speeding Ticket in Florida?

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Getting arrested for speeding will depends on what kind of traffic ticket you get. In Florida there are two types of tickets: civil and criminal.

While civil traffic tickets include penalties such as fines and points, criminal tickets can result in your arrest.

Fortunately, most speeding cases in Florida are not criminal. And while some speeding tickets, such as those for going 30 miles or over are serious, they still won’t result in your arrest.

When is Speeding a Crime

Speeding is a crime when it is reckless.

Reckless driving is defined under Florida Statute 316.192 as driving in a “willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.” Examples include racing, weaving in and out of traffic while speeding, and fleeing the police.

And if an officer stops you for speeding recklessly, he will issue a traffic ticket for reckless driving; which is technically not a speeding ticket.

Penalties for Reckless Driving

The penalties will depend on the number of prior reckless driving tickets you have had, and whether there was injury or property damage.

  • First offense with no injury or property damage: Up to 90 days in jail, a $500 fine, and 4 points on your driving record.
  • Second or subsequent charge: Up to 6 months in jail, a $1,000 fine, and 4 points.
  • With injury or property damage: Up to 1 year in jail, a $1,000 fine, and license suspension.
  • With serious injury: Up to 5 years in prison, a $5,000 fine, and license suspension.

Our Florida Speeding Ticket Attorney Can Help You

Whether you have received a speeding ticket or a traffic ticket for reckless driving, our attorney can help you.

At TicketFit, our traffic ticket lawyer will examine your case and fight to dismiss or reduce your penalties. Don’t delay, call us now at (305) 775-3720 or email us for a free consultation.

¿Multa por Pasar un Autobús Escolar con Señal de Pare en Florida?

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¿Recibió una multa de tránsito por no parar ante una señal de stop de un autobús escolar? No está solo. La policía emite miles de tickets cada año por no detenerse detrás de un autobús escolar en pare.

Sin embargo, no pague esa multa de tráfico y ponga en riesgo su licencia de conducir y sus tasas de seguro. ¡Siga leyendo!

Sanciones por Multa de Tránsito por Pasar un Autobús Escolar

Según el Estatuto 316.172 de Florida, usted debe detenerse por completo al acercarse a un autobús escolar con las señales de parada mostradas. De lo contrario, le darán una multa de tráfico con sanciones graves.

Una multa de tránsito por pasar un autobús escolar detenido conlleva una penalidad de hasta $400. Si hay una segunda violación dentro de los cinco años, el Departamento de Seguridad de Carreteras y Vehículos Motorizados puede suspender su licencia por hasta dos años.

Esta infracción de tráfico también puede generar puntos en contra de su historial de manejo. Los puntos no sólo pueden hacer que se le suspenda su licencia, sino que pueden aumentar el precio de su seguro.

Además, si pasa un autobús escolar por el lado en el que entran y salen los niños, el tribunal impondrá una presentación obligatoria. Si no se presenta, el juez ordenará la suspensión de su licencia: Lo que se conoce como “Suspensión D6“.

Un Abogado de Multas de Tránsito de Florida Puede Ayudarlo

No se asuste, si lo han citado por pasar un autobús escolar, nuestro abogado de multas de tránsito puede ayudarlo.

En TicketFit, nuestro abogado experimentando en multas de tránsito ha peleado con éxito miles de multas de tránsito de Florida, incluyendo este tipo de infracion.

Nuestro abogado irá a la corte en su nombre y luchará para desestimar o reducir las sanciones asociadas con esta multa de tráfico. No se demore, llámenos al (305) 775-3720 o envíenos un correo electrónico para una consulta gratuita.

Got a Ticket for Passing a Stopped School Bus in Florida?

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Did you get a traffic ticket for blowing through a school bus stop sign? You are not alone. Police issue thousands of tickets each year for failing to stop for a school bus or passing a stopped school bus.

However, don’t just pay that traffic ticket and put your driver’s license and insurance rates at risk, read on!

Penalties for Running a School Bus Stop Sign

Under Florida Statute 316.172, you must come to a full stop when approaching a school bus with stop signals displayed. Failure to do so results in a traffic ticket with serious penalties.

A traffic ticket for passing a stopped school bus carries with it a fine of up to $400. If there is a second violation within five years, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles may suspend your license for up to two years.

This traffic offense can also result in points against your driving record. Points not only suspend your license, but can increase your insurance rates.

In addition, if you pass a school bus on the side that children enter and exit, the court will impose mandatory court appearance. If you fail to appear, the judge will order a suspension of your license. Also known as a “D6 Suspension.”

A Florida Traffic Ticket Attorney Can Help You

Don’t panic, If you have been cited for running a school bus stop sign, our traffic ticket attorney can help.

At TicketFit, our experienced traffic ticket attorney has successfully challenged thousands of Florida traffic tickets, including many for running a school bus stop sign.

Our attorney will go to court on your behalf, and fight to dismiss or reduce the penalties associated with this traffic ticket. Don’t delay, call us now at (305) 775-3720 or send us an e-mail for a free consultation.

Como Saber Si Tiene Una Orden de Arresto en Florida

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Si no asistió a su cita de corte en la Florida, es probable que tenga una orden de arresto (“arrest warrant” o “bench warrant” en ingles).

Y si bien puede comunicarse con nuestro abogado criminalista al (305) 775-3720 para obtener un chequeo gratuito, aquí hay algunos pasos que puede seguir para verificarlo.

Cómo Verificar Si Tiene Una Orden de Arresto en Florida

Afortunadamente, hay varias maneras en que puede averiguarlo.

Primero, debe visitar el sitio web del Centro de Información sobre Delitos de Florida. Esta pagina le permite buscar órdenes de detención activas bajo su nombre. Lamentablemente, la información no siempre está actualizada, por lo que es importante que realice pasos adicionales para confirmar.

Si su nombre no aparece en la base de datos, debe buscar en el sitio web de la Corte del Condado donde cree que tiene una orden judicial. Por ejemplo, puede buscar en el sitio web del condado de Miami-Dade, el sitio web del condado de Broward y el sitio web del condado de Palm Beach.

Si su nombre aún no aparece, puede llamar a la corte directamente y pedirle ayuda a un asistente. Para su conveniencia, hemos enumerado algunos de los números aquí:

  • Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts: 305-275-1111
  • Broward County Clerk of Courts: 954-831-6565
  • Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts: 561-355-2994
  • Para condados adicionales, haga click aquí.

Nuestro Abogado de Defensa Criminal de Florida Puede Ayudarlo

Ya sea que tenga una orden de arresto activa o que haya sido acusado de un delito en Florida, es importante que contacte a un abogado con experiencia en defensa penal lo antes posible.

En TicketFit, nuestro abogado defensor penal tiene la experiencia necesaria para levantar su orden de arresto rápidamente. Además, puede ayudarlo a evitar o minimizar las graves consecuencias del cargo penal subyacente. ¡No se demore, llámenos ahora al (305) 775-3720 o envíe un correo electrónico para una consulta gratis!

How to Check if You Have a Bench Warrant in Florida

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If you missed a court date in Florida, you may have a bench warrant out for your arrest.

And while you can contact our criminal defense attorney at (305) 775-3720 for a free warrant check, here are a few steps you can take to check.

How to Check If You Have a Bench Warrant in Florida

Fortunately, there are a few ways you can find out if you have a warrant out for your arrest. 

First, you should visit the Florida Crime Information Center Website. This site allows you to search for active warrants under your name. Unfortunately, the information is not always up to date so it is important you take additional steps to confirm.

If your name does not come up on their database, you should search the Clerk of Court website of the County where you believe you have a warrant. For example, you can search the Miami-Dade County website, Broward County website, and Palm Beach County website.

If your name still does not come up, you can also call the courthouse directly and ask a clerk for help.  For your convenience, we have listed some of the numbers here:

  • Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts: 305-275-1111
  • Broward County Clerk of Courts: 954-831-6565
  • Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts: 561-355-2994
  • For additional Counties, click here.

A Florida Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You

Whether you have an active bench warrant out for your arrest or you have been charged with a crime in Florida, it is important you contact an criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.

At TicketFit, our criminal defense lawyer has the experience necessary to lift your warrant fast. In addition, he can help you avoid or minimize the severe consequences of the underlying criminal charge. Don’t delay, call us now at (305) 775-3720 or email us for a free consultation!

¿Ticket de Transito por Manejar Descuidadamente en Florida?

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En TicketFit, nuestro abogado de tránsito ha ganado miles de tickets por manejo descuidado en Florida. Y si bien es una infracción común, no la pague y reciba puntos en su licencia, ¡siga leyendo!

Qué es Conducir Descuidadamente

Según el Estatuto 316.1925 de Florida, debe conducir de una “manera prudente” o recibirá un ticket de tráfico por “careless driving.”

Y aunque la definición de conducción descuidada es amplia, algunos ejemplos incluyen el cambio de carril sin señalizar, seguir demasiado de cerca a otro carro, o en casos de accidentes.

No importa la razón, nunca debe poner en riesgo su licencia de conducir ni su seguro al pagar ese ticket.

Sanciones por Manejar Descuidadamente

La conducción descuidada se castiga con una multa de $179 y 3 puntos en su record de manejo; cuatro puntos si ocurrió un accidente.

Los puntos no solo pueden suspender su licencia, sino que su compañía de seguros puede usarlos para aumentar sus primas o negarle la cobertura.

Nuestro Abogado de Tickets de Transito Lo Ayuda

Debido a que pagar un ticket de tráfico es una admisión de culpa, siempre debes luchar contra ella. Pelear su ticket es la única forma de reducir o eliminar la multa y evitar los puntos.

Ahora, si se siente cómodo con la idea de ir a la corte para impugnar su ticket de tránsito, siga las instrucciones en el folleto para solicitar una cita en la corte. Una vez que su audiencia esté programada, no olvide asistir. De lo contrario, siempre puede llamar a nuestro abogado experimentado en tickets de tránsito para obtener ayuda.

¡En TicketFit, nuestro abogado desestima tickets de “careless driving” más del 90% del tiempo!

No se demore, llámenos al (305) 775-3720 o envíenos un correo electrónico para una consulta gratuita. Garantizamos no puntos en su historial de manejo o le devolvemos su dinero.

Got a Careless Driving Ticket in Florida?

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At TicketFit, our traffic ticket lawyer has handled thousands of careless driving tickets in Florida. And while it is a common traffic offense, don’t just pay that ticket and get points on your record, read on!

What is a Careless Driving

Under Florida Statute 316.1925 you must drive in a “careful and prudent manner” or you will get a traffic ticket.

And while the definition of careless driving is broad, examples include weaving through traffic, following too closely, or after an accident if the police believed you were to blame.

No matter the reason, you should never put your driver’s license and insurance at risk by paying that traffic ticket.

Penalties

Careless driving is punishable by a $179 fine and 3 points on your driving record. Four points if an accident occurred.

Points do not only suspend your license, but your insurance company can use them to increase your premiums or deny you coverage.

RELATED: Florida Point System & License Suspension Guide

Don’t Pay the Ticket, Fight It

Because paying a traffic ticket in Florida is an admission of guilt, you should always fight it. Fighting your traffic ticket is the only way to reduce or eliminate the fine and avoid the points.

RELATED: 3 Reasons to Fight Your Florida Careless Driving Ticket

Now If you are comfortable with the idea of going to court to contest your traffic ticket, follow the instructions on the pamphlet to request a court date. Once your hearing is scheduled, don’t forget to attend. Otherwise, you can always call our experienced traffic ticket attorney for help.

At TicketFit, our attorney dismisses careless driving tickets over 90% of the time!

Don’t delay, give us a call at (305) 775-3720 or email us for a free consultation. We guarantee no points on your driving record or your money back!

Florida’s Point System & Point Suspensions Explained

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Getting a traffic ticket in Florida can have serious consequences. Not only are traffic tickets expensive, but they can result in points on your license if not properly handled.

To maintain your driving privilege in Florida, it is important that you understand how Florida’s point system works.

Florida’s Point System

In Florida, most traffic infractions carry with them “points.” These points are recorded on your driving record by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, also known as the DMV.

For example, common traffic violations that carry points include:

Infraction Points
Speeding (29 miles or less) 3
Speeding (30 miles or more) 4
Careless driving 4
Improper backing 4
Running a stop sign 3
Driving with a suspended license 3
Reckless driving 6

The DMV is responsible for keeping track of points on your driving record and are authorized to suspend or revoke your license if you accumulate too many points.

In addition, your insurance company may increase your premium or deny future coverage.

Florida Point System Suspensions

When you accumulate too many points on driving record, the DMV will suspend your license. The length of suspension will depend on the number of points you have:

  • 12 points within 12 months will result in a 30 day suspension
  • 18 points within 18 months will result in a 3-month suspension
  • 24 points within 36 months will result in a one-year suspension

Moreover, if you receive points for fifteen or more traffic tickets, you will be labeled a “Habitual Traffic Offender” resulting in a 5-year revocation of your driver’s license.

How to Avoid Points

While points from a traffic ticket can be devastating, they can be avoided.

First, if you receive a traffic ticket in Florida, DO NOT pay it. Paying a traffic ticket is an admission of guilt that results in points being assessed against your driving record.

Second, you should consider hiring TicketFit’s traffic ticket attorney to fight your traffic ticket. At TicketFit, our traffic ticket lawyer is experienced at fighting all tickets issued in Florida, and in most cases, can guarantee no points on your driving record.

Don’t put your license and insurance at risk, call us now at (305) 775-3720 or email us for a free consultation!

Are Red Light Camera Tickets Legal in Miami-Dade County?

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A recent ruling by a County Court Judge threatens the future of red light camera tickets in Miami-Dade County.

Specifically, the ruling says that all cities in the county should have the same rules when it comes to enforcing red light camera violations. 

While this is great news in the battle against these cameras, here are three facts you need to know:

1. This ruling is NOT final

Although this ruling applies to certain cities in Miami-Dade County, it is not final. The case will now got to the Court of Appeals, a process that can take a very long time.

2. This ruling does NOT apply to the entire state

Only a decision by the Florida Supreme Court can affect red light camera tickets state-wide. 

For now, this ruling only applies to Miami-Dade County, and only in certain cities within the County.

Among others, these cities include Aventura, Florida City, Homestead, Miami Gardens, North Miami Beach, Sweetwater, and West Miami.

3. Do NOT ignore that ticket

Even if some cities are not enforcing red light cameras, you should not ignore any notice you receive in the mail.

Ignoring a red light ticket can result in late fees and license suspension. In addition, an outstanding ticket can go to a collection agency where it will affect your credit.

RELATED: Red Light Camera Ticket in Florida? Learn Your Options!

RELATED: How To Check If You Have a Red Light Camera Ticket in Florida

An Traffic Ticket Attorney in Florida Can Help You

Whether you have a red light camera ticket, a notice of suspension, or your traffic ticket is already in collections, TicketFit can help.

At TicketFit, our experienced traffic ticket attorney will review your case and provide clear guidance on what you need to do next.

Don’t delay, give us a call at (305) 775-3720 or email us for a free consultation.