Q: Ticket says failure to stay in lane- accident. Do I need to get a lawyer?
Got in an accident went off the road hit a pole no property damage pole was fine. Responding officer gave me a ticket for failure to stay in lane-accident. Do I need a lawyer or just go to the court date estimated cost for ticket?
A: If you pay the fine, that means you are pleading guilty to "Failure to Maintain a Single Lane," which is a moving violation, and points will be added to your driving record. If you accumulate too many points, your license will be suspended. If you hire a traffic law attorney to represent you, they can probably get your ticket reduced to a non-moving, no-point violation that won't negatively affect your driving record.
A: Sounds like you may have a defense. Not clear if another vehicle involved, or why you went off the road. Get a consult from an attorney who handles tickets.
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