Traffic - What are the possible penalties for traffic offenses?

If the case has been charged in County Court, the penalties are often times more serious. Many traffic offenses are classified as Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses (MT1 or MT2) or are classified as regular Misdemeanors. A traffic offense charged as an MT2 can carry a jail sentence of up to 90 days. Some examples of an MT2 are: Careless Driving, Reckless Driving and certain speeding offenses (example 25 or more over speed limit). Other traffic offenses carry mandatory jail offense such as driving under restraint (5 days mandatory minimum jail) or driving under restraint for an alcohol-related conviction (mandatory minimum of 30 days in jail).  In all cases a knowledgeable defense attorney can help you minimize or even avoid jail on even the most serious traffic charges.

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