Misdemeanor Traffic Violations

Traffic violations are categorized as civil infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. A civil infraction is the least serious, as the only criminal penalty imposed is a fine. A misdemeanor conviction may result in a fine and/or a county jail sentence of up to 12 months, and a felony is typically a violation that may be penalized by a minimum of 1 year in state prison and a fine. All of these classes of violations may also result in the assessment of points on your driving record. Depending upon the particular offense, the specific fines, terms of imprisonment, driver's license suspension and other penalties that a driver may face will vary.

If you received a citation or were arrested for a misdemeanor traffic violation, take a moment to contact a Michigan traffic ticket lawyer at Freedman Law Group. We represent clients throughout Michigan. Since 1994, our firm has been helping drivers in the face of all kinds of misdemeanor traffic violations. With our dedicated representation and the personalized service we provide, we strive to help our clients avoid convictions and serious penalties while at the same time bringing them peace of mind from knowing what's happening every step of the way.

Defense Lawyer for Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses

Following are some traffic violations which may be classified as misdemeanors:

Some of the offenses listed above may also be charged as felonies, depending upon the particular case. These are what are commonly referred to as "wobblers" – crimes which may be charged as misdemeanors or felonies depending on the unique situation. The prosecuting Michigan criminal defense attorney will typically make the determination of whether to charge as a misdemeanor or a more serious felony.

Contact a Michigan traffic ticket lawyer about your misdemeanor traffic violation.