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Whether you feel that the ticket is not justified or if you are looking for a way to get the points dropped or reduced, you should contact an attorney. Call The Law Offices of THOMAS J. TOMKO and Associates, P.C., at 586-795-8822 (Macomb or St. Clair), or 248-656-7722 (Oakland or Wayne), for an in-office appointment, or request a Free E-Mail Case Analysis. Find out what can be done in your case by calling today!

Your Traffic Ticket can be charged under "State Law", contrary to the Michigan Vehicle Code, or under "Local Ordinance." State Law violations are all found in and authorized by the Michigan Vehicle Code. Local Ordinance violations are those set forth by a municipality or township by authority of the Michigan Vehicle Code. All violations issued by the State Police or by the Sheriff's Department are State Law Violations. Most tickets issued by local police departments can be charged under either State Law or Civil Ordinance. Parking tickets are typically Civil Ordinance violations.

Your case can be a Civil Infraction or a Misdemeanor. Most Traffic Tickets are "Civil Infractions", which means that there is no "criminal penalty", (e.g. no jail time), associated with the offense. However, there are a number of Traffic Violations which are Misdemeanors and carry a potential criminal penalty. A Misdemeanor conviction will not only appear on your driving record but also appear on your criminal record. Your attorney at The Law Offices of THOMAS J. TOMKO and Associates, P.C. will be able to explain whether your offense is a Civil Infraction or a Misdemeanor. Call 586-795-8822 (Macomb or St. Clair), or 248-656-7722 (Oakland or Wayne), for an in-office appointment, or request a Free E-Mail Case Analysis.

A partial list of common Traffic Violations which are Civil Infractions and Misdemeanors is as follows:

Civil Infractions	Examples: Speeding, Disobey Traffic Control Device, Improper Turn, Follow Too Close, Fail To Stop in Assured Clear Distance, Fail to Come to Complete Stop at Stop Sign, Improper Lane Use, Careless Driving, Cracked Windshield, Unlawful Rider Moped, Fail to Stop For School Bus.
Misdemeanors	Examples: Drive With Suspended License, DUI, OUIL, OWI, Reckless Driving, Disobey School Crossing Guard, Flee & Elude Police Officer (possibly a felony), Drag Racing, Fail To Stop & I.D. After Property/Personal Injury Accident, Person Under 21 Transport/Possess Alcohol In Vehicle, False Info To Police Officer.

What Will I Have to Pay?

Fines	Generally, from $65 to $150. The Judge can add Court Costs. Fines can be doubled in construction Areas. (See Fines and Points)
Attorney Fees	Generally, $250 for a Civil Infraction. (In some case, they can be higher, but those are rare exceptions). Generally $500 and $950 for a Misdemeanor. (Higher for felony cases and 1-year misdemeanors.) Your attorney at The Law Offices of THOMAS J. TOMKO and Associates, P.C. can best explain the fees that apply to your case. Call 586-795-8822 (Macomb or St. Clair), or 248-656-7722 (Oakland or Wayne), for an in-office appointment, or request a Free E-Mail Case Analysis. Fees cover paperwork and Court appearances, except for motions and trial. Costs, such as costs of driving records, police reports, etc. extra. In Civil Infraction cases, you may not even need to appear in Court! Start your BEST DEFENSE* today by calling for an appointment.
AAA Discount	AAA Insurance Company offers a partial rebate of attorney fees where the points associated with a traffic ticket are reduced. The Law Offices of TOMAS J. TOMKO and Associates P.C. will assist you in providing needed documentation for your rebate.

If you are facing a ticket, don't go it alone. Many times having an attorney can positively influence the outcome of a ticketed offense. Call an attorney at The Law Offices of THOMAS J. TOMKO and Associates, P.C. to find out what can be done in your case, 586-795-8822 (Macomb or St. Clair), or 248-656-7722 (Oakland or Wayne), or request a Free E-Mail Case Analysis. You may save your license or save insurance premiums! Either way, contacting an attorney can be your first step to a better result.