| If you are cited leaving the scene of an accident, there | | | | and consumer reviews. |
| is no need to panic. You don't necessarily have to pay | | | | What options do I have? |
| the fine, nor do you have to accept the charges as | | | | Once you've found a qualified attorney, you will work |
| they are cited against you. If you know that you were | | | | together to prepare your case for court. On the date |
| in the wrong and don't mind having the charge on your | | | | of your hearing, the judge will hear your case, and then |
| record, then go ahead and pay the fine. If, however, | | | | make a decision based upon your argument. There |
| you don't want the charges on your record, or if you | | | | are only a few alternatives to paying the fine, but they |
| feel you were wronged, you can fight the citation by | | | | are well worth fighting for. The judge will decide one of |
| hiring a traffic attorney and requesting a court hearing. | | | | the following:o Pay the fine and/or court costs, which |
| How do I choose a lawyer? | | | | may or may not appear on your recordo Attend |
| Finding the right lawyer, and the best lawyer, may | | | | traffic school in lieu of fines, which will go on your |
| seem at first like a daunting task. However, as long as | | | | recordo Your case is dismissed altogether, and the |
| you are prepared and informed, choosing the most | | | | charges will be removed from your driving record |
| qualified lawyer to fight your case isn't really that | | | | Ultimately, the decision will be up to the presiding judge, |
| complex of an issue. First you need to understand | | | | but in this country you are entitled to being innocent |
| your case and the charges against you. Once you are | | | | until proven guilty, so do not despair. As long as you |
| well aware of the case that you will be fighting, you | | | | hire a qualified lawyer and prepare yourself and your |
| can ask family and friends for referrals for a traffic | | | | case well, avoiding a Florida leaving the scene of an |
| lawyer. If that option doesn't work, then all you need to | | | | accident charge shouldn't be too difficult. If you are |
| do is get on the internet and search for one. There | | | | unsure of anything, contact your local Clerk of Courts |
| you will be able to read about all the different law firms | | | | office for more information on particular laws and rules |
| and lawyers available to you, as well as fee schedules | | | | in your jurisdiction. |