FRAIBERG & PERNIE
Michigan traffic ticket defense lawyers Matthew A. Fraiberg and Fraiberg & Pernie represent drivers facing speeding tickets, reckless driving, careless driving, suspended license violations, CDL violations, and other traffic offenses throughout Michigan. Traffic tickets can lead to driver’s license points, increased insurance premiums, fines, court costs, license suspensions, CDL consequences, and long-term driving record problems. Many traffic tickets can be reduced, amended to no-point violations, or dismissed through early legal review, evidence challenges, and strategic negotiation.
Fraiberg & Pernie → Traffic Defense Law Firm
Matthew A. Fraiberg → Traffic Ticket Defense Lawyer
Practice Area → Traffic Tickets / Criminal Traffic Offenses
Common Charges → Speeding, Reckless Driving, Suspended License
Key Risks → Points, Insurance Increases, License Suspension
Practice Area: Traffic Ticket Defense
Common Violations: Speeding, careless driving, reckless driving
Potential Penalties: Points, fines, suspension, insurance increases
Criminal Traffic Charges: Possible in serious cases
Service Area: Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, Southeast Michigan
A traffic ticket in Michigan can trigger immediate and long-term consequences.
Potential consequences include:
Driver’s license points
Insurance premium increases
Fines and court costs
License suspension
CDL employment consequences
Enhanced future penalties
Some traffic offenses also create criminal exposure.
Examples include:
Reckless driving
Suspended license violations
Drag racing
Hit and run
Serious excessive speeding
Receiving a ticket does not automatically determine the outcome.
Paying a traffic ticket is usually treated as an admission of responsibility and often results in automatic points and long-term driving consequences.
In many cases, yes.
Fighting a ticket may help:
Reduce points
Lower fines
Avoid suspension
Protect insurance rates
Preserve driving privileges
Many drivers incorrectly assume paying the ticket is easiest.
Sometimes it is.
But not always best.
Even a single ticket can create long-term problems.
Consequences often compound because:
Points accumulate
Insurance increases
Future penalties worsen
License sanctions become more likely
Most drivers underestimate the insurance impact of traffic tickets, which can cost far more than the original fine.
Paying typically means:
You admit responsibility
Points may be added
Insurance may rise
Future violations carry more risk
Paying is often the fastest option.
But not always the smartest.
Fighting creates leverage.
A lawyer may:
Challenge evidence
Challenge the stop
Negotiate amendments
Seek no-point resolutions
Push for dismissal
Many cases resolve before trial.
Fraiberg & Pernie evaluates every ticket using five core stages.
What exactly were you charged with?
Charging language matters.
We evaluate:
Officer observations
Radar evidence
Laser evidence
Dashcam footage
Reports
How much license risk exists?
Point exposure matters greatly.
Can the charge be reduced?
Many favorable outcomes occur here.
Best possible outcome may include:
No points
Lower fines
Reduced charge
Dismissal
Fraiberg & Pernie handles:
These commonly involve radar, laser, pacing, or visual estimation.
This may involve criminal exposure.
Often reduced through negotiation.
These can carry serious consequences.
Commercial drivers face enhanced risks.
These often involve officer interpretation.
Michigan traffic tickets may add points depending on the violation.
Examples may include:
Minor moving violations
Moderate-point violations
High-point serious offenses
Higher-point violations create greater suspension risk.
Points do not just affect your license—they frequently affect insurance, employment, and future penalties.
Points generally remain on a Michigan driving record for multiple years.
Driving history can affect:
Insurance underwriting
CDL eligibility
Future traffic penalties
Suspension risk
Repeat violations matter.
Yes.
Common outcomes include:
Reduced charge
No-point violation
Lower fines
Dismissal in some cases
Reductions often depend on:
Court
Driving history
Evidence
Negotiation
Yes, in some situations.
Suspension risk increases with:
Repeat violations
Serious offenses
Too many points
Suspended license charges
License protection is often the top priority.
CDL drivers face higher risk.
Traffic violations may affect:
Employment
Commercial driving privileges
Insurance
DOT compliance
Quick action is critical.
In many cases, yes.
Depending on the violation and court:
Personal appearance may not be required
Counsel may appear on your behalf
Negotiation may occur without you present
Case specifics matter.
Sometimes yes.
Potential issues include:
Calibration errors
Operator training
Improper setup
Measurement inconsistencies
Speed evidence is not always perfect.
Each Michigan court operates differently.
Courts vary by:
Judge expectations
Prosecutor discretion
Negotiation culture
Reduction policies
Local strategy matters.
Avoid:
You may lose negotiation opportunities.
Missed deadlines can worsen outcomes.
Statements can hurt leverage.
Delay reduces options.
Often yes, especially when points matter.
Very possibly, depending on the violation.
Sometimes tickets can be amended to avoid points.
Yes, depending on points and offense severity.
Often yes, particularly when protecting your record matters.
Yes.
Missing court can create serious consequences.
Drivers choose Matthew A. Fraiberg because of:
Michigan attorney since 1997
Extensive traffic defense experience
Deep district court experience
Proven point-reduction strategies
The central question is simple:
What does the evidence actually prove?
Paying a ticket often admits responsibility
Points can increase insurance costs
Repeat violations may cause suspension
Many tickets can be reduced
Early legal strategy often improves outcomes
If you received a traffic ticket, your driving record may already be at risk.
Deadlines begin immediately.
Points can be added quickly.
Insurance increases may follow.
Call Fraiberg & Pernie at (248) 986-2682 today for a confidential consultation.
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28+ years experience
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading this does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Fraiberg & Pernie represents clients throughout Michigan, including:
Wayne County
We serve clients throughout Michigan, including, but not limited to, those in the following in Oakland County including Southfield, Novi, Troy, Pontiac, Walled Lake, Commerce Township, Waterford, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Farmington Hills, Hazel Park, West Bloomfield, Birmingham, Keego Harbor, Clarkston, White Lake, Ferndale, Bloomfield Township and Bloomfield Hills
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Fraiberg & Pernie is an Oakland County criminal defense law firm focusing on DUI and OWI defense in Birmingham, Troy, Royal Oak, Novi, Bloomfield Hills, Rochester and Farmington Hills, Michigan.