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Traffic Violations Attorney
Las Vegas, Nevada

Traffic Violations are extremely common and typically involve a fine, which must be paid by a certain date or a bench warrant will issue. Obtaining an attorney to resolve your traffic citation in Las Vegas, Nevada will typically lead to a reduced fine, or no points against your license.

Below are some laws and traffic regulations in the state of Nevada:

Drinking & Driving Violations	Driving under the influence (NRS 484.379)
Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License	Licensing of drivers required (NRS 483.230)
Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance	Insurance required (NRS 485.185)
Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration	Registration required for certain vehicles (NRS 482.205)
Illegal U-Turn	Allowed and prohibited u-turns (NRS 484.337)
Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run	Duty to stop...accident involving death or personal injury (NRS 484.219) Duty to stop...accident involving damage to vehicle or property (NRS 484.221)
Mechanical Violations	Equipment of Vehicles (NRS 484.541 to 484.646)
Reckless Driving	Reckless driving (NRS 484.377)
Running a Red Light / Stop Sign	Obedience to devices for control of traffic (NRS 484.278)
Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations	Safety belts and shoulder harness (NRS 484.641)
Speeding	Restrictions on speed (NRS 484.361 to 484.375)
Unlawful Vehicle Modifications	Equipment of Vehicles (NRS 484.541 to 484.646)

Penalties on Traffic Violations - Las Vegas, Nevada

Fines for traffic violations depend on the violation. Typically, states will have standard fines for a specific group of moving violations, with the fines increasing with the seriousness of the violation. Some states will also increase the fine if violators have other violations on their record. Courts will occasionally reduce fines on violations while still recording the violation as part of the violator's record.

Extreme Traffic Violation - Las Vegas, NV

In March 2011, in CONROE, Texas — A man got a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of driving while intoxicated for the 16th time.

Montgomery County prosecutors said James Steven Corley, 52, was pulled over for a broken taillight and weaving within his lane in August. It was a felony DWI stop. Prosecutors said Corley's blood alcohol level was .10.

Penalties on Traffic Violations - Las Vegas, Nevada

"This defendant is an extremely dangerous driver," Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney Warren Diepramm said. "Practically every time he's getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, according to the testimony, he's driving drunk. He testified that whenever he does it, he doesn't think about anybody who is on the street with him. It's all about him. All about getting drunk."

Corley was sentenced as a habitual offender to 99 years in prison. Prosecutors estimate Corley could be up for parole in 10 to 15 years depending on his behavior.

Penalties on Traffic Violations - Las Vegas, Nevada

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