Starting off the week (or any day) with a Kansas traffic ticket is not an ideal scenario for anyone. If you find yourself in a stare-down with a speeding ticket, or more complex violations like a DUI/DWI charge or MIP — it may be the right time for a traffic ticket lawyer to step in and help.
Ready to take the next step with a Kansas traffic attorney? Give Kitchin Law Firm a call at (816) 945-2656 today!
Know Your Options
When you’re issued a traffic violation, it’s important to know your options and what position you want to take. You can choose to:
- Plead guilty and pay the ticket
- Have the ticket amended to a non-moving violation, or placed on diversion.
- Plead NOT guilty and fight the ticket
When you plead “guilty” and choose not to contest the ticket, you may be running the risk for a possible license suspension or revocation, depending on the type of violation, and you increase the chances that your car insurance rates will go up as well.
Consequently, before pleading guilty, you should consider checking your driving record to ensure you’re not positioning yourself to lose any driving privileges upon making your plea, and you should consider getting your ticket amended to a non-moving violation, or placed on diversion.
Fighting Your Kansas Traffic Ticket
Taking the stance to plead “not guilty,” means you are voluntarily choosing to fight or “contest” the ticket. From there, you can schedule your hearing and prepare to present your case in court.
Also by choosing to plead not guilty you have the opportunity to fight for the dismissal of your traffic ticket, which may help you avoid paying ticket fines and getting the violation recorded on your driving record (if you win).
With an experienced traffic ticket lawyer, you don’t have to build your case alone.
How Kitchin Law Firm Can Help
When preparing to fight for the dismissal of a traffic ticket, it’s only to your advantage to hire a traffic lawyer to give you the strong legal backing you’ll need to build and strengthen your case.
You want an attorney who is local and understands the ins and outs of the Kansas legal system, has a reputable amount of experience, and is someone you can build relational equity with.
An experienced traffic lawyer may help you:
- avoid charges/lessen penalties
- avoid significant fines
- protect you from license suspension
At Kitchin Law Firm, we bring over 25 years of experience to every traffic ticket case we take on. From speeding tickets, to DUIs/DWIs and MIPs — we’ve been through it before and know how to help.
Our firm will be committed to doing whatever it takes protect you, your rights, and your future — while working tirelessly to reach a positive resolve for your case.
Contact us to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how we can work together to build your case!
