When issued a Traffic Citation in Statesboro, Bulloch County, Georgia by an officer of the Statesboro Police Department or the Georgia Southern University Police Department, or by a Deputy with the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Department, or by a Trooper with the Georgia State Patrol, you will be given a Court Date for the Statesboro Municipal Court or the Bulloch County State Court. Of course, if you are issued a Traffic Citation in Brooklet, Portal or Register in Bulloch County, the Court in which you are required to appear may very well be the Municipal Court of the respective municipality.
In Georgia, with limited exceptions, all traffic offenses are classified as Criminal Misdemeanors. Therefore, unless the specific statute contains a limitation regarding the maximum punishment, as a misdemeanor, a Traffic Offense in Georgia can be punishable by up to 12 months in Jail and/or a $1000 base fine. Again, certain Georgia Traffic statutes may very well contain limitations to the maximum punishment, but the general rule is that all Traffic Offenses are misdemeanors and, thus, subject to the general punishments allowed for misdemeanor offenses.
Furthermore, in addition to the potential consequences that you may face in Court, as we all know, if you are convicted of a Traffic Offense or simply forfeit a bond (i.e. pay a fine), then you may very well have points assessed against your Georgia license. While most folks area aware that Speeding offenses may cause points to be assessed, several Traffic Offenses may cause points to be assessed against your Georgia license. Depending upon your age and history, assessment of points can cause a suspension of your driving privileges. In addition to possible suspension issues, if points are assessed against your license, your insurance rates may very well increase significantly.
In addition to the concerns regarding possible punishment in Court and possible assessment of points against your Georgia license, if you are issued a Speeding citation in Georgia, you may also face a potential Super Speeder designation. A great deal of confusion surrounds Georgia’s Super Speeder laws. Contrary to common sense and popular understanding, the Speed Zone in which you are stopped has nothing to do with being subjected to possible Super Speeder designation. Instead, the designation is based upon the particular Speed with which you are charged and the number of lanes on the highway upon which you are stopped. If your situation places you into a potential Super Speeder designation, then after you pay your fine in the particular Court, the State of Georgia will send you a Notice and a $200 Super Speeder “bill.” Failure to pay the State will result in your Georgia license being suspended.
As you can tell, you face serious potential consequences when issued a Traffic Citation in Statesboro, Bulloch County, Georgia, with the consequences depending upon the nature of the charge, your age, and your history, and with the potential consequences ranging from those imposed in Court to points being assessed upon your license, increased insurance rates, and possible additional State surcharges if the offense involves a Super Speeder possibility.
Therefore, you should consult with an attorney who is experienced in knowledgeable in the Traffic Offense area. Joey Cowart has handled thousands of Traffic Offenses in Statesboro, Bulloch County, Georgia, and he is knowledgeable of the geographic area surrounding Bulloch County.
“When issued a Traffic Citation in Southeast Georgia, contact me so that I can assist in placing you in the best position possible to resolve the matter in the most favorable manner possible. Relying upon my knowledge and experience, I will make all efforts to assist you in avoiding points being assessed against your Georgia license.”
