Charlottesville, Virginia Traffic Tickets

Experienced Virginia Traffic and DUI Attorney with offices in Charlottesville and Lake Monticello

 

What we do in traffic and DUI cases

André Hakes, our Charlottesville criminal defense lawyer at Tucker Griffin Barnes, protects your rights when you receive a ticket or are charged with drunk driving.  A traffic citation does not have to mean high fines and increased insurance rates. And a drunken driving arrest does not have to ruin your life.

André Hakes conducts a thorough investigation to see if the prosecution has made any mistakes, or can prove their case in court.  She negotiates a positive resolution for clients whenever possible, but does not hesitate to defend charges at trial.

 

Recent Awards and Recognition:

  • Voted Charlottesville's "Favorite Law Firm," 2011 Daily Progress.
  • Voted Charlottesville's "Best Of" Law Firm, 2011 C-Ville.
  • Voted Charlottesville's "No.1 Family Lawyer," 2010 Albemarle Family Magazine.
  • Recognized in BestAttorneyOnline.com for "Best Accident & Injury Law Firms" in Va.
  • Recognized in Guaranteed Lawyers for our "Personal Injury Practice."
  • Recognized in the Super Lawyers "Virginia Rising Stars" list.
  • Listed in Martindale-Hubbell's 2011 "Directory of Distinguished Attorneys."

 

Our Charlottesville traffic violations and DUI trial lawyer

 

Frequently asked questions about Virginia traffic violations and DUI

Why should I bother challenging a traffic violation?

It may seem easier to plead guilty to a traffic violation than to hire an attorney and appear at a hearing.  But a guilty plea can have long-term consequences, including points on your license that raise your insurance rates and result in lost driving privileges.

You have the right to challenge traffic violations, including:

  • Speeding
  • Improper driving
  • Reckless driving
  • Child restraint or car seat violations
  • Failure to stop
  • Seat belt violations
  • Following too closely
  • Drunk driving
  • Failure to yield
  • Lane change violations
  • Failure to drive on the right side of the road
  • Driving without insurance
  • Driving while revoked or suspended

We can educate you on the phone about your charge, possible defenses, and potential consequences.  Every case, court, and every person is different.  There are some situations where it may not be worth the cost to hire counsel.  In other cases, an attorney can make all the difference.  Tell us about your case, ask questions, get a fee quote, and when you have all the information, decide how you want to proceed.

What drunk driving indicators do police look for?

Police look for the following types of behaviors that may indicate a driver is intoxicated.

  • Driving too slow
  • Weaving within a lane
  • Touching lane markers, with a tire
  • Frequent changes of speed
  • Improper stopping
  • Headlights off at night
  • Crossing lane markers
  • Failure to use turn signal
  • Failure to turn off signal
  • Wide or abrupt turns

What is your fee structure?

For most DUI and traffic chages we can quote a flat fee over the phone, before you ever come in to the office.

Tucker Griffin Barnes - Where deep insight equals powerful advantage.

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Please contact Tucker Griffin Barnes in Charlottesville, VA, or Lake Monticello, VA, when you need legal advice.  We have helped people in many areas of the law, including those injured in an automobile accident, car accident, tractor trailer accident and on the job.

We are a full-service law firm and represent clients in matters ranging from personal injury, workers compensation, and Social Security Disability to criminal law, divorce, and real estate.

Our geographic reach is broad.  We provide legal services all over the state of Virginia, but especially to locations in our immediate area:  Charlottesville, Crozet, Ruckersville, Earlysville, Scottsville, Lake Monticello, Palmyra, Stanardsville, Barboursville, Gordonsville, Waynesboro, Albemarle Co., Greene Co., Madison Co., Culpeper Co., Orange Co., Fluvanna Co., Louisa Co., Nelson Co. and Augusta Co.

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Business Hours: 9-5 Monday through Friday
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Main Office:
307 West Rio Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
434.973.7474
866.246.1969 (Toll Free)
434.951.0856 (Español)
Fax - 434.973.3227
Branch Office:
Lake Monticello
Jefferson Centre, Suite 111
(Opposite Food Lion)
265 Turkey Sag Trail
Palmyra, VA 22963
434.589.3636
Fax - 434.589.6553
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