Falcon Traffic Ticket Lawyer

Are you looking for a traffic ticket lawyer in Falcon, CO?

At Christian A. Schwaner, P.C. DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyer, we are traffic defense lawyers with 29 years of experience guiding clients through complex matters.

If you have received a traffic ticket or a misdemeanor driving charge in Falcon, the decision to pay or contest it affects your driving record, your insurance rates, and, for misdemeanor offenses, the possibility of jail. Our Falcon, CO traffic ticket lawyer can review the citation before any points are assessed and pursue a dismissal or reduction.

Christian A. Schwaner, P.C. DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyer represents drivers cited in Falcon and across El Paso County by sheriff’s deputies and state troopers. Christian Schwaner has been a member of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar since 2004. Contact our office to schedule a free consultation.

Traffic Ticket Lawyer Falcon, CO

Traffic ticket representation covers moving violations at every level, from civil traffic infractions to traffic misdemeanors that carry possible jail time. A traffic ticket lawyer handles this work by examining how the alleged violation was measured or observed, negotiating with the prosecutor, appearing in court, and protecting the driver’s license from a point suspension.

Colorado State Patrol data shows that troopers issued 2,161 speeding citations in El Paso County in 2024, more than in any other Colorado county. US Highway 24, which passes through Falcon, ranked among the five state roadways with the highest speeding intervals that year.

Types of Traffic Ticket Cases We Handle in Falcon

Colorado treats some driving violations as civil infractions and others as criminal misdemeanors. Both categories add points to a driver’s record upon conviction. Our Falcon traffic ticket attorney handles each of the following matters.

• 6-point speeding tickets. Speeding well above the posted limit carries enough points to put many licenses at risk from a single ticket. The highest speeding tiers are charged as misdemeanors rather than infractions. We review radar and lidar records, officer training, and the location of the stop.
• Lower-level speeding tickets. A ticket for a few miles over the limit may seem minor, yet the points accumulate with each conviction. Whether a driver needs a lawyer for this type of ticket depends on the driver’s existing record and license status.
• Careless driving. This charge alleges driving without due regard for road conditions or other traffic, often after a collision. When a crash causes injury or death, the penalties increase significantly.
• Reckless driving. Prosecutors file this misdemeanor when they allege a willful disregard for the safety of people or property. A conviction carries a substantial point assessment and a possible jail sentence.
• Driving under restraint. Operating a vehicle while a license is suspended, revoked, or denied is a criminal offense that can extend the existing license suspension. The underlying reason for the restraint affects how the case is charged.
• No proof of insurance. Driving without the required insurance is a misdemeanor that carries points and a license suspension until proof of coverage is filed. Our firm addresses the court case and the related DMV requirements together.
• DUI. An alcohol- or drug-related arrest frequently begins with a traffic stop for speeding, weaving, or equipment violations. The legality of that initial stop is often the first issue we examine.
• DWAI. Driving while ability impaired is a lesser alcohol offense, yet it still adds significant points and counts as a prior in any later case.
• Point suspensions. When license points reach the threshold for the driver’s age group, the Division of Motor Vehicles may suspend driving privileges. We represent drivers at the point suspension hearing and request a probationary license where one may be available.

Why Choose Christian A. Schwaner, P.C. DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyer as My Traffic Ticket Lawyer in Falcon?

Traffic cases at our firm receive the same preparation as any criminal matter, because the consequences of a conviction extend well beyond the fine.

Experience in El Paso County Courts

Before entering private practice, Mr. Schwaner served as a Deputy District Attorney in El Paso and Teller Counties, in the same office whose County Court Unit prosecutes traffic offenses from Falcon today. That prior role provides a working knowledge of how traffic cases are charged and negotiated, and it informs the approach of our criminal defense lawyer in Falcon, CO. Mr. Schwaner earned his law degree at the Sturm College of Law and holds memberships in the Colorado Bar Association and the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar.

Results in Traffic and Driving Cases

Mr. Schwaner’s results include:

• A 6-point speeding ticket reduced to 0 points
• Favorable outcomes for DUI clients after other attorneys had told them little could be done
• Positive resolutions in difficult criminal cases
• Recognition by Expertise in 2020 as a top DUI attorney in Colorado Springs

Clients are told plainly whether contesting a ticket is likely to improve the outcome.

Understanding Traffic Ticket Cases

Charges, Penalties, and Defense Strategies for Traffic Ticket Cases

Every Colorado moving violation falls within one of two categories, and the category determines the possible penalties and the defenses that apply.

• Traffic infractions are civil violations punishable by fines and points, with no possibility of jail.
• Traffic misdemeanors are criminal offenses that may carry jail, fines, probation, and community service in addition to points.
• Points are reported to the Division of Motor Vehicles upon conviction, and the threshold for a suspension depends on the driver’s age.
• Paying a penalty assessment is treated as an admission of the violation, and the corresponding points are assessed.
• Common defenses include challenges to speed-measurement methods, the officer’s vantage point, the posted signage, and the identification of the driver or vehicle.

What Is the Traffic Ticket Case Timeline?

Most traffic cases from Falcon follow a predictable sequence. The citation lists either a penalty assessment amount or a mandatory court date, and the deadline printed on it controls the first step. A driver who neither pays nor appears may face a default judgment, a bench warrant, or a hold on the license.

At the first appearance, the prosecutor often makes an initial offer, such as an amendment to a lower-point violation. Infractions that are not resolved proceed to a hearing, while misdemeanor charges may be set for a pretrial conference and, if necessary, a trial before a judge or jury. Once a conviction is entered, the court reports it to the Division of Motor Vehicles, and the points are added to the driver’s record. A driver whose total reaches the suspension threshold receives notice of a point suspension hearing, which proceeds separately from the court case.

What Are Important Aspects of a Traffic Ticket Case?

A traffic ticket affects more than a single fine. Several considerations determine whether contesting it is worthwhile:

• The driver’s existing point total and how close it is to the suspension threshold for that age group
• Commercial driver’s license status, since a conviction can affect a CDL holder’s employment
• Insurance premiums, which insurers frequently raise after moving-violation convictions
• Security clearances and military service obligations for drivers connected to nearby installations
• Whether the officer’s measurement method and records can be verified

What Should You Bring to Your Traffic Ticket Consultation?

Point exposure can be calculated accurately only with the citation and the driver’s record in hand.

1. The original ticket or summons, front and back
2. A copy of your current motor vehicle record, if available
3. Insurance documents and any notices from the Division of Motor Vehicles
4. Photographs of the location, signage, or road conditions, if you have them

There is no charge for the consultation, and no fee agreement is signed until you decide to proceed. The discussion addresses the point consequences and whether a reduction or dismissal is realistic.

Falcon Courthouses and Local Criminal Justice Resources

Because Falcon has no municipal government, state traffic charges from the area are filed in El Paso County Court.

1. El Paso County Judicial Building. Located at 270 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903, the building houses the County Court divisions that hear traffic infractions and traffic misdemeanors.
2. 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, County Court Unit. Located at 105 E. Vermijo Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903; (719) 520-6000. The County Court Unit prosecutes misdemeanor and traffic offenses in El Paso and Teller Counties.
3. Colorado Department of Revenue Hearings Division. The division conducts point suspension hearings for drivers whose point totals exceed the limit for their age group.
4. El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Located at 27 E. Vermijo Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903; (719) 520-7100. Deputies patrol the unincorporated areas of the county, including Falcon.

The offices listed above are included for reference. Our firm does not endorse them and is not affiliated with any of them.

Reach Out to Christian A. Schwaner, P.C. DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyer to Schedule a Consultation

A traffic conviction places points on a record that insurers, employers, and the Division of Motor Vehicles may review for years. Christian A. Schwaner, P.C. DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyer offers a free consultation before any payment is made. Our Falcon traffic ticket lawyer can assess the charge and explain the realistic options. Contact us to arrange a time to meet.