About Liberty County

Liberty County is located in the panhandle of north Florida. According to the U.S. Census Bureau estimates for 2011, Liberty County has a population of 8,314 people, making it the least populated county in Florida. The largest city in the county is Bristol, the county seat. More than half the county is protected by the Apalachicola National Forest.

Law Enforcement and Circuit Courts in Liberty County

Law enforcement in Liberty County is managed by the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office. The Florida Highway Patrol manages state traffic laws in the county.

Liberty County is part of Florida’s Second Judicial Circuit Court. The county courthouse is located at 10818 NW SR 20 in Bristol, Florida. Traffic court is held at the county courthouse. The Liberty County judge is Judge Kenneth L. Hosford.

Even in a small county such as Liberty County, the court system is difficult to understand. The Liberty County courts manage every case in the county. Court staff are often overwhelmed, and may not be able to answer all of your questions. A Liberty County traffic lawyer understands the county court system and traffic laws, and is able to answer all of your questions.

Traffic Tickets in Liberty County

The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol issue citations for civil and criminal violations that occur within the county. Civil violations include

* Improper passing

* Improper lane change

* Speeding

Criminal violations carry greater penalties, and include

* Refusing to submit a breath test

* Being a habitual traffic offender

* Racing on the highway

Cities and counties in Florida are facing budget crises. As a result, law enforcement in Liberty County has increased efforts to issue traffic tickets. A traffic lawyer understands the traffic laws in Liberty County, and identifies ways that you can take care of your Liberty County traffic ticket.

Options for Liberty County Traffic Tickets

You can pay your Liberty County traffic ticket, or fight the ticket. In some cases, you can attend traffic school to take care of your ticket from Liberty County. A traffic lawyer explains the options, and helps you decide what is best for you.

Before you pay your Liberty County traffic ticket, you need to understand the effects on your driving record. Paying your traffic ticket is an admission of guilt. You are responsible for fines and administrative fees. The offense goes on your driving record, including the applicable points. Your insurance company could raise your premiums for up to three years.

Fighting your ticket requires an in-depth understanding of city, county and state laws, as well as court proceedings. A traffic lawyer works with your court system on your behalf. In some cases, civil traffic tickets can be handled by a traffic lawyer without going to court. The law requires you to appear in court for criminal traffic violations.

The court may allow you to attend traffic school to take care of your Liberty County traffic ticket. When you complete traffic school, points are not added to your driving record, and your fines are reduced.

Florida’s Points System

Points are added to your driving record when you are found guilty of a traffic violation in Liberty County. For example, you receive

* Three (3) points for an improper lane change

* Four (4) points for reckless driving

* Six (6) points for speeding and causing an accident

When you have 12 or more points on your driving record, your driving privileges are suspended or revoked. If you drive with a suspended or revoked license, you may face jail time. Your insurance company may raise your rates.

A Liberty County traffic lawyer works on your behalf to avoid points on your record, and protect your driving privileges.

If you have a traffic ticket from Liberty County, call our law firm to discuss your case.