If you’ve received a speeding ticket or traffic ticket in St. Charles, O’Fallon, Wentzville, or St. Peters, Missouri, don’t rush to pay it. Hiring a traffic lawyer could save you money, points on your license, and serious headaches down the road. It might be “just a speeding ticket,” but it can cause you more problems you may think.
The True Cost of a Missouri speeding Ticket
Just paying a speeding ticket equals a guilty plea. That can lead to:
- Points added to your license
- Increased car insurance premiums
- Risk of license suspension
- A long-term blemish on your record
Even a single speeding ticket can raise your insurance for years. Missouri’s point system adds penalties fast. Prosecutors and judges also usually wish to impose tougher penalties on people the worse their driving record is. Having your licenses suspended for points often results in getting driving while suspended or driving while revoked tickets. Multiple such tickets can actually lead to felony charges and even prison time in Missouri.
How a Traffic Lawyer Can Help
Here’s how a local attorney protects you:
- Negotiate to reduce or dismiss charges
- Keep points off your license
- Appear in court on your behalf
- Preserve your driving record
- Save you money over time
Why Local Knowledge Matters
Each court in St. Charles County operates differently:
- St. Charles Municipal Court
- O’Fallon Municipal Court
- Wentzville Municipal Court
- St. Peters Municipal Court
We know how to navigate them all — and that can make all the difference. Each prosecutor and judge views speeding tickets and other traffic tickets differently. We can let you know what to expect and get you the best result possible based on your individual ticket. We can tell you what to expect and make the process simpler and relatively pain-free.
Common Traffic Tickets We Handle
- Speeding
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Driving without insurance
- Driving while suspended
- Careless & imprudent driving
- Failure to yield
- Failure to maintain a single lane
Don’t Face It Alone — Let Us Fight for You
Many of our clients never have to appear in court. We handle everything so you can move on with your life.
Even a minor ticket could cost you more than you think. Protect yourself now.
If you received a ticket in St. Charles, O’Fallon, Wentzville, or St. Peters, Missouri, contact James Law Group, LLC today.