The Social Security system is in place to help us through difficult times. Unfortunately, there are some instances in which the system makes our lives even more difficult than they need to be. The day I received the denial letter for my claim, I wasn't sure what I was going to do. After talking with a few friends, I contacted a lawyer. That was the best decision I had ever made. Even with the professional assistance, getting the denial overturned and getting the money that I was owed took several months. I have kept a clear journal of my experience and loaded it with information that can help others get through what can be an impossible time.
-
Navigating The Realm Of Estate Planning Lawyers 23 February 2024
-
Signs that You Need a Vehicle Accident Claim Attorney 22 January 2024
-
Understanding Social Security Disability Lawyers 19 December 2023
Social security denial - a journal of assistance
3 Ways To Beat A Reckless Driving Charge With A Driving Offenses Attorney
Alexis Garcia
Reckless driving is considered to be a major moving traffic violation, and comes with hefty fines and penalties. The penalties and fines differ from state by state. For example, you could be jailed for anywhere from 30 days to 6 months and fined anywhere from $250 to $1,000 if you were found guilty in California. If you're facing a ticket or charge, it might be wise to contact a driving offenses attorney to build a strong case on your behalf. Here are 3 defenses that are commonly used.
Prove Blockage of Proper Signage
If the charge for reckless driving comes from the fact that you were speeding while you were driving in an unsafe manner, you could technically get the charge reduced or lowered if you can prove that you were speeding because there weren't any signs present for you to see. This proves that you did not willfully disregard the law. Your attorney will want to take a look at the scene of the incident to determine whether the signs are in full view or whether they might have been blocked by some sort of obstruction.
Argue for Necessity
To prove that you were not necessarily driving with wanton disregard for safety and for the law, they might want to argue necessity. This means that while you might have been driving recklessly, you did so because you thought that an emergency that was not created by you existed. In addition, you believed that the emergency presented a viable threat to either you or a third party. Naturally, this argument requires your attorney to build a strong and convincing case that can prove that your emergency was important enough to incite the type of driving you were doing.
Argue That You Did Not Drive the Vehicle
It's surprising at how often improper paperwork is filed. The onus is on the prosecution to prove that you were the one behind the wheel. For that, the officer will need to have followed proper protocol, and must be able to prove that you were behind the wheel. Your attorney might want to argue that you were not the one driving the vehicle to see whether the prosecution has sufficient evidence to prove that it was indeed you.
Conclusion
The fines and penalties that come with reckless driving can be quite hefty. Instead of facing this obstacle alone, contact a driving offenses attorney, such as Sam Baxter Bardwell, P.A., to determine what you can do in your situation to help your case.
Share