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PROTECTING YOUR RECORD!
ATTENTION DRIVERS! NEW LAW--BIG PENALTIES!
Michigan’s new DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY LAW provides for new penalties IN ADDITION to traffic fines, points and insurance increases. The penalty is payable to the Michigan Department of Treasury. Now, a qualifying offense requires payment of the fine to the court and a fee payable to the Michigan Treasury for two consecutive years. These fees are a downward spiral ending in loss of your driver’s license.
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NOW, HIRING AN ATTORNEY IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST!
The new Driver Responsibility Fees of $1,000, $500, $200 are charged over and above the court fines and costs, despite increased insurance premiums, making the hiring an attorney a must.
Increased Insurance Premiums:
Any moving violation entered onto your record increases your insurance premiums. Insurance companies “rate” your driving propensities based on traffic convictions. Keep the convictions off of your record and avoid the additional charges.
More Fees:
If you acquire over 7 points, you must pay an additional $100.00 per year for 2 years (beyond court fines). Any point over 7 points bills an additional $50 for each year more than 7 points exist.
IF YOU GET A TICKET, CALL IMMEDIATELY!
The effects of a blemished driving record last a long time and cost a lot of money. It is far better to hire an attorney at the time you receive a ticket to advise you what to do, than to pay the ticket, admit guilt, and face adverse consequences for years and years. If you receive a ticket of any kind, you should immediately consult with an attorney. THE LAW OFFICE OF GLENN A. MCCANDLISS 7397 Bernice Avenue Center Line, MI 48015-1248 |
Should I Get A Lawyer? (Analysis)
| SCENARIO A 1. Driver is ticketed 2. Does not hire a lawyer (i) pleads guilty or (ii) goes to court alone 3. Court sets arraignment/trial date 4. Police Officer and Prosecutor Present case 5. Driver found guilty and sentenced by Court 6. Court imposes Fine, Probation, or JAIL 7. Placed on Master Driving Record 8. Offense on record with L.I.E.N./N.C.I.C. 9. Secretary of State/DMV Points assessed 10. Driver Responsibility Fees charged by mail. 11. Insurance Company "Rates" Driver <7 years |
SCENARIO B 1. Driver is ticketed 2. Hires a lawyer 3. Lawyer files an appearance 4. Court waives arraignment 5. Court extends hearing date 6. Lawyer meets with prosecutor 7. Reduced Plea Negotiated 8. Plea May Include No Abstract 9. Fine imposed with time to pay 10. No Master Driving Record entry 11. No LIEN/NCIC Conviction 12. No Driver Responsibility Fees 13. No Insurance rate increases |