Atlanta Traffic Ticket Attorney

Failure to Appear (FTA) Hearings & Penalties

If you have received a traffic ticket, the worst thing you can do is ignore the citation. If you miss a court date for a traffic citation, you will be considered in "failure to appear" status and a bench warrant may be issued for your arrest. Your driver's license may also be suspended in conjunction with your failure to appear (FTA) status. Fortunately, you may be able to avoid further penalties and you may be able to have your driver's license reinstated. An  Atlanta traffic ticket attorney experienced in handling these matters can guide you to seek a successful resolution.

Scheduling an appearance before a judge at a Failure to Appear (FTA) hearing will be necessary if you missed your court date. In Atlanta, these hearings are typically held on a limited basis from Monday through Friday. A lawyer can help with these matters by scheduling your hearing for you, fully preparing for the hearing and then presenting your case at the hearing to seek a positive result. These are legal proceedings and therefore must be approached properly - and quickly - if you are to have the opportunity of avoiding additional fines and penalties.

License Suspension for a Failure to Appear in Atlanta

According to Georgia Code, a driver may face license suspension for a failure to appear in court after receiving a traffic citation for any type of traffic violation other than a parking ticket. If your license was suspended, you will need to get a license reinstatement form or clearance letter from the court and take this to your local Department of Driver Services (DDS) to have your driving privileges reinstated. In addition to bringing the proper paperwork, you will be required to pay a fee. Only the DDS has the authority to reinstate your license.

Handling a failure to appear hearing and attempting to have your license reinstated can be difficult to address. With the proper understanding of these procedures and the resources to seek a swift resolution, an attorney can make a big difference for you.

Contact Atlanta Traffic Ticket Lawyer Matthew T. McNally today to find out how he can assist you.