Question 1. I received a ticket. Can you make it go away?
Generally speaking, no. Although sometimes tickets are dismissed for technical reasons, you should not expect a lawyer to make your ticket go away. Although a lawyer can occasionally find a legal reason for a ticket to be dismissed, most of the time it does not happen.

Question 2. If I did not have to pay any fine, does that mean my ticket was dismissed?
Not necessarily. The trial officer has the power to reduce or suspend the fines on the ticket and still assess the points against your license.

Question 3. If an attorney handles my ticket, do I still have to show up in court?
There are a number of issues that surround whether you will need to go to court. Sometimes a ticket will require your presence. Most other times your presence will be needed to present evidence or other information to the court. You should always attend the court hearing unless your attorney has specifically advised that you do not need to attend.

Question 4. My license has been suspended, but I need it to drive to work. What can I do?
South Carolina law provides for route restricted licenses under certain circumstances. Sometimes it is simply a matter of correcting the reason the license was suspended (such as an unpaid ticket) and applying to the Department of Motor Vehicles to have your license reinstated (there is a $100.00 fee for each suspension). If your license has been suspended as part of a sentence then you will have to complete the suspension period. You should find out why your license was suspended then contact an attorney to see if you can get a route restricted license.

Question 5. What effect does taking a defensive driving class have on the points on my license?
Completion of an approved course will result in the reduction of points on a driver’s license by 4; however, points may only be reduced once every 3 years.

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