Galveston County Traffic Ticket Overview
Introduction:
Living in Galveston County and facing minor legal troubles like traffic tickets or being a bit too loud in public? You’re not alone and you’ll need a strong Galveston County Traffic Ticket defense. This article explains these issues, most Galveston County Class C misdemeanor charges, and how the experts at Krieger and Tillinger Law Firm can help you navigate these waters.
Galveston County Traffic Ticket Defense overview:
Everyone gets in a rush sometimes, leading to a traffic ticket. Should you find yourself with a ticket in Galveston County you have the following options:
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Jury Trial: Did you know you can ask for a jury trial for your traffic ticket? This allows you to share your side of the story with people just like you. We try jury trials ranging from traffic tickets to murder.
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Deferred Adjudication: Here you are placed on a probationary period of anywhere from 1-180 days. If you don’t receive any other traffic convictions, your case is fully dismissed and eligible for expunction.
- Defensive Driving: When you have not taken the defensive driving class within 1 year of the citation, you may be eligible to take the defensive driving class to have the case dismissed. If you have taken the class within the past year, you may be eligible for a discretionary allowance to take the class again. Additionally, if you are under 25 years old, you will have to take the class as a condition of any deferred adjudication.
Do not just pay your ticket. Call Galveston County Traffic Ticket Defense expert – Dan Krieger – to help you today!
Being Loud, Disorderly or Fighting in Public:
Having too much fun can sometimes lead to a “disorderly conduct” charge. We’re frequently able to have these cases dismissed depending on the facts of the case and the evidence involved.
Public Intoxication:
Enjoying a bit too much alcohol and the officers claiming you’ve become a danger to yourself or others will typically result in a public intoxication charge. Often these cases are filed with absolutely no tests and are based solely on the officer’s opinion. We handle may of the these cases and have tried several to a jury to avoid the long-term effects on your future.
Minor in Possession (MIP), Minor in Consumption (MIC)
If you’re under 21, the police will cite or arrest you if you’re in possession of alcohol or if you’ve consumed alcohol. At a young age, this can have a detrimental effect on your future job and education prospects. Additionally, some cities will try to suspend your driver’s license, force you to attend alcohol awareness classes, perform community service, and fine you. You need a solid criminal defense to avoid these lifelong consequenses.
Each municipal court is different in Galveston County:
Each city or justice of the peace precinct has its own set of rules. Here’s a list of Galveston County cities and their court websites:
- Galveston: Galveston City Municipal CourtWebsite
- League City: League City Website
- Texas City: Texas City Website
- La Marque: La Marque City Municipal Court Website
- Santa Fe: Santa Fe City Municipal Court Website
- Dickinson: Dickinson City Website
- Kemah Municipal Court Website
- Friendswood Municipal Court Website
- Tiki Island Municipal Court
- Bayou Vista Municipal Court Website
- Hitchcock Municipal Court Website
- Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 (JP1)
- Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 (JP 2)
- Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 (JP 3)
- Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 (JP 4)
Get the Right Representation:
Don’t just pay your ticket and don’t face these issues alone. Krieger and Tillinger Law Firm has been serving Galveston County residents for years. We have provide top-notch defense for criminal defense issues for over a decade. Give us a call at 281-486-8125 and ensure you have the best representation.
Conclusion:
Whether it’s a traffic ticket, a bit of rowdiness, or enjoying a few too many, Galveston County residents have rights and options. From jury trials to dismissals, there are paths to resolve these situations. And remember, if you ever need assistance, Krieger and Tillinger Law Firm is just a phone call away.