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If you have been arrested for a traffic crime, you are undoubtedly worried about the potential impacts on your ability to drive, as well as your future. You may feel that there is little you can do to avoid a conviction and the fines, license suspension, and even jail time that may come with it. However, with the help of an experienced and skilled attorney, you can fight back against your charges. 

At the Muldavin Law Firm, I am here to help you navigate your criminal case and defend your rights and freedom. For more than 30 years, I have represented clients in all kinds of criminal matters, including traffic offenses like DUI, reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, and others. To learn more about your charges, defense options, and how I can assist you, request a free consultation. 

To speak one-on-one with a Memphis traffic crime attorney, call (901) 460-3017 or connect with Muldavin Law Firm online.

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    Criminal Traffic Violations vs. Traffic Infractions

    Criminal traffic violations include a wide range of misdemeanor and felony offenses that can be punished by jail time, probation, and other criminal penalties. On the other hand, traffic infractions are much less severe and are generally punished with fines and driver's license points. Examples of traffic infractions include speeding, running a red light, and failing to signal properly. 

    Common Criminal Traffic Violations in Tennessee

    The state of Tennessee can charge criminal traffic violations as felonies or misdemeanors. As with other crimes, felony offenses are treated much more seriously than misdemeanors, and this is reflected in the penalties. However, even a misdemeanor traffic violation can result in penalties that have lasting effects on your life. 

    Felony criminal traffic violations generally cause significant harm or death. Additionally, repeat instances of misdemeanor traffic crimes may constitute a felony. 

    Examples of these types of offenses include:

    • Aggravated and standard vehicular assault 
    • Vehicular homicide 
    • Drag racing
    • A fourth DUI
    • DUI that causes injury or death
    • Leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death 

    While technically less severe, Tennessee still aggressively pursues convictions for misdemeanor offenses. 

    Examples of these offenses include:

    • DUI
    • Reckless driving
    • Driving with a suspended license
    • Driving without a seatbelt

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    The Penalties for Criminal Traffic Violations

    The criminal penalties for a criminal traffic violation depend on its classification. Felonies are classified as A, B, C, D, or E. Class A are the most severe, while Class E are the least. Similarly, misdemeanors are classified as A, B, and C. Class A offenses are more serious than Class C. 

    For felonies, a conviction can result in anywhere between 15 to 60 years incarceration for Class A offenses and one to six years for a Class E offense. The fines for felonies are in the thousands and can reach as high as $50,000. 

    Convictions for misdemeanor offenses can be punished by as much as 11 months and 29 days of incarceration. Additionally, courts can impose fines of up to $2,500. 

    Insurance Spikes, License Suspensions, & Other Consequences of Convictions

    Apart from criminal penalties, a conviction for a traffic crime can also impact your life in several other ways. For example, your insurance premiums may soar after a DUI or reckless driving conviction. In some cases, insurers may even drop clients altogether. 

    In addition to increased costs for insurance coverage, should you be convicted of a criminal traffic violation, you could face a driver's license suspension. This means that you will not be able to operate a vehicle legally for the duration of your sentence and will have to navigate the complex reinstatement process afterward.

    Finally, having a criminal record, whether for a felony or misdemeanor, can have far-reaching consequences on your employment opportunities, housing options, and even personal relationships.

    Can Speeding Be a Criminal Offense in Tennessee? 

    Yes, the state can treat speeding as a criminal offense. Going over the limit in a heavily trafficked area, such as a construction or school zone, can result in criminal penalties. Additionally, speeding in heavy traffic, in poor weather, or near pedestrians can count as reckless driving, a criminal offense. The same applies to cases where speeding results in a collision that kills another person, which is vehicular homicide. 

    Arrested for a Criminal Traffic Violation? Turn to My Firm. 

    No matter your reason for turning to Muldavin Law Firm, you can expect to be treated with respect. My team and I take great pride in representing people who, whether by mistake or the misapplication of the law, have found themselves in difficult situations. Thousands have counted on my firm to defend them in all kinds of criminal cases, including those stemming from alleged roadway violations. I welcome you to contact my firm to find out more about your charges and how I could fight to have them dropped or lessened.

    To schedule a free consultation with a highly experienced Memphis traffic crime lawyer, call (901) 460-3017 or submit my firm's online contact form.

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