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Martin County is located along eastern Florida’s Treasure Coast region. It is a thriving community with the city of Stuart serving as the official county seat. According to the U.S. 2010 census bureau, Martin County’s has a population of 140,000 residents.

The cities and villages in Martin County are a short drive away from eastern Florida beaches. With such a great location, tourism and beach visitors are common on Martin County highways. Additionally, Martin County citizens travel mainly via motor vehicle. The combination of these factors result in many traffic violations and DUI arrests are frequent in the Martin County area.

If you or someone you know is in need of a traffic defense attorney, it is recommended that you contact Meltzer & Bell, P.A..

Martin County Attorneys in Florida

Have you been ticketed for a traffic violation recently? Are you struggling with charges from a driving offense? If you said yes, then it may be in your best interest to contact the attorneys at Meltzer & Bell, P.A..

Meltzer & Bell, P.A. has been in practice in Florida law for a combined 20 years. The attorneys at Meltzer & Bell, P.A. are passionate about defending the rights of their clients. We are dedicated to our client’s needs and will do what needs to be done to obtain the desired result. Our attorneys are respected in the legal community. The attorneys at Meltzer & Bell, P.A. have been admitted into several reputable law associations such as National Advocacy for DUI Offense, and the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys.

Be prepared for what’s next. Partner yourself with an experienced attorney from Meltzer & Bell, P.A.. Meltzer & Bell, P.A. defends clients from traffic violations throughout the greater Martin County and St. Lucie County area including nearby communities such as Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, Jupiter, West Palm Beach, Wellington, and Port St. Lucie.

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Overview for Martin County Traffic Violations in Florida

Common Traffic Violations & DUI Charges

A traffic ticket can result in large fines and appearances in court. If you are charged with a driving offense you may lose your license, pay hefty fines, and even face possible incarceration. When charged with a traffic violation, it is best to stay informed on what comes next.

The following are some common traffic violations that happen throughout Martin County.

  • Driving with expired or missing license plates;
  • Passing a stopped school bus;
  • Failure to wear a seat belt;
  • Driving without a valid driver’s license;
  • Leaving the scene of an accident;
  • Driving without insurance;
  • Failure to yield;
  • Driving under the influence;
  • Parking infractions; and
  • Reckless Driving

DUI Statistics in Florida

Florida is familiar with driving under the influence (DUI) arrests and convictions. Due to the rising population and booming tourism industry, DUIs are common for law enforcement. In 2017, the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles released statistics illustrating DUI arrests and tickets in the state of Florida. The following is some data for DUI offenses in Florida.

  • 17,530 DUI tickets issued by Florida police departments;
  • 18,056 DUI tickets issued by Florida sheriff departments;
  • 7,612 DUI tickets issued by the Florida Highway Patrol;
  • 43,899 DUI violation tickets in total; and
  • 24,334 DUI convictions.

Major Roadways and Interstates in Martin County

A few major highways intersect the Martin County area. Many people, who are visiting the Martin County and other nearby communities, use these interstates quite frequently. Since tourism is a major industry in Florida, these roadways are often clogged with traffic.

The following are a few major highways and state roads in Martin County.

  • Interstate 95 (I-95)
  • Florida’s Turnpike (State Road 91 or SR 91)
  • S. Highway 1 (US 1)
  • S. Route 98 (US 98)
  • S. Route 441 (US 441)
  • Florida State Road 707 (SR 707)
  • Florida State Road 76 (SR 76)
  • State Road A1A (SR A1A)
  • S. Route 441 (US 441)
  • State Road 710 (SR 710)
  • State Road 714 (SR714)
  • Florida State Road 732 (SR 732)

Law Enforcement Resources

Stuart Police Department – The Stuart Police Department serves approximately 16,500 residents in Stuart and around the Treasure Coast. David Dyess is the current Chief of Police in the Stuart Police Department. The Stuart Police Department is located at 830 South East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the city of Stuart.

Martin County Sheriff’s Office – William D. Snyder was sworn in as Martin County’s sheriff in January 2013. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office goal is to serve and safeguard all persons in Martin County, to ensure the quality of life through effective and efficient law enforcement. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is found at 800 South East Monterey Road in Stuart, Florida.

Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) – The Florida Highway Patrol is a division of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The FHP’s goal is to promote and regulate the safety of the highways and roads of the state of Florida. The FHP Director Colonel is Gene Spaulding and currently has 1,946 sworn positions and 529 non-sworn positions. You can locate the FHP at 301 North Olive Avenue on the first floor.

Court Resources


19th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida – The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court, one of 20 circuit courts in Florida, serves the citizens of Indian River County, Martin County, Okeechobee County, and St. Lucie County. Here all trial courts are handled under general jurisdiction. The current Chief Judge is Elizabeth A Metzger. The 19th Judicial Circuit Court is found at 250 North West Country Club Drive in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Fourth District Court of Appeals – The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal handles appeals and extraordinary writ cases. The District Court is comprised of twelve judges who interpret the law in court cases. You can locate the Fourth District Court of Appeals at 110 South Tamarind Avenue, West Palm Beach.

Supreme Court of Florida – The state’s highest court is the Supreme Court of Florida. The Florida Supreme Court is one of the biggest in the nation. As of 2018, there are seven justices and Charles T. Canady is the Chief Justice. You can locate the Supreme Court of Florida at 500 Duval Street in Tallahassee, Florida.

State Attorney – Bruce Colton is the current State Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit of Florida. The State Attorney’s primary duty is to represent the State of Florida in all suits, criminal or civil, in which the State is a party. The State Attorney is charged with the duty of faithfully executing and enforcing the laws of the State of Florida. Bruce Colton’s office can be found at 211 South Second Street in Fort Pierce.

Our Practices

Meltzer & Bell, P.A. represent clients with all kinds of traffic violations and charges along the Martin County area. Our attorneys strive to obtain the best possible results for our clients. We want to be your partner in these legal intricacies. Visit the attorneys at Meltzer & Bell, P.A. to speak to an experienced defense attorney today.

  • Following too closely
  • Leaving the scene of an accident
  • Passing a school bus
  • Racing on a highway
  • Red light camera tickers
  • DUI with a blood-alcohol level of 1.15
  • DUI checkpoints
  • DUI with marijuana
  • DUI with a minor in the vehicle
  • Out-of-state DUI
  • Commercial DUI
  • Underage DUI
  • DUI Second DUI
  • Third DUI
  • Subsequent DUI
  • Vehicular manslaughter
  • Boating under the influence
  • Careless Driving
  • Driving too slowly
  • Reckless Driving
  • Reckless driving with serious bodily injury
  • Driving with a suspended license
  • Fatality related traffic infractions

Additional Resources

Florida Statutes – The Florida statutes are a permanent collection of state laws organized by subject area into a code made up of titles, parts, chapters, and sections. All statutes are updated annually by laws that create, transfer, amend, or repeal statutory material. Visit Florida legislation and see the specifics regarding your charges or traffic violations.

Lawyer for Driving Violations in Martin County, FL

Even with a minor traffic offense, the legal system can be complex to navigate. You should not enter this process blind with high costs and even possible incarceration on the line. If you are facing a driving offense or violation, it is in your best interest to contact an attorney at Meltzer & Bell, P.A..

The attorneys at Meltzer & Bell, P.A. are efficient and effective in our practice. Our attorneys have practiced excellent legal representation for a combined 20 years. We want to stand beside you in court, and help you obtain outstanding results. Meltzer & Bell, P.A. is equipped with extensive knowledge and resources for traffic violations in Florida. Our attorneys have used these tools to get promising results. Attorney Steven Bell, one of our firm founders was selected as one of the Top 100 Attorneys by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense, and was selected as a Rising Stay by Super Lawyers for three consecutive years.

Meltzer & Bell, P.A. represents clients throughout the greater Treasure Coast area, and surrounding counties including Vero Beach in Indian River County, Stuart in Martin County, West Palm Beach in Palm Beach County, Port St. Lucie in St. Lucie County, and Fort Lauderdale in Broward County.

Call (561) 557-8686, or simply submit an online contact form to schedule your free consultation today.

This article was last updated by Jordan Anderson, on July 23rd, 2018.

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Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance and DUI (Second Offense w/in 5)
The Defendant was charged with Felony Possession of Controlled Substance, punishable by 5 years in prison, and Driving Under the Influence, a second DUI offense within five years of a prior DUI conviction which carries a mandatory jail sentence and a five-year driver’s license revocation. The Defendant’s vehicle was stopped by Officer Malave of the Sunrise Police Department for repeatedly stopping and starting his vehicle near an intersection and for violating a flashing yellow light by stopping and remaining stationary at the intersection. Officer Malave approached the vehicle and made contact with the Defendant. Upon making contact with the Defendant, the Officer noticed that the defendant had the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, bloodshot and watery eyes, slurred speech ; and the Defendant was incapable of formulating complete sentences. The Defendant would nod off in mid-sentence and was completely incoherent at times. After making those observations, Officer Malave, a female called for the assistance of two male officer’s due to the Defendant’s condition and physical size. The male officers loudly ordered the Defendant out of the car on multiple occasions, but the Defendant would not comply. The Officers attempted to forcibly remove the Defendant from the vehicle, but the Defendant resisted those efforts by bracing, pulling and stiffening his body so that the officers could not move him. The Defendant was slammed to the ground, which the officers took as a refusal to perform roadside exercises and then incorrectly read the Defendant implied consent, which only applies to breath tests. Officers noticed that there ere three cans of beer in the vehicle as well. The Defendant was arrested for DUI and was NOT taken to the Breath Testing Facility and DUI Room, but only the Broward County Main Jail. The Defendant was never asked to submit to a breath test. After the Defendant’s arrest, Officers discovered 27 pills located in a tackle box in the Defendant’s vehicle which ultimately were revealed to be anabolic steroids. Partner, Lawrence Meltzer of Meltzer & Bell prepared for trial. During preparation, the firm filed several Motions in Limine (Motions to Exclude Evidence) that asked the court to exclude any reference to roadside exercises or the Defendant’s alleged refusal top perform them as the Defendant was not offered the roadside exercises and, thus, never refused them. Additionally, the court was asked to exclude any mention of a refusal to submit to a breath test or failure to give on as, again, one was never offered. Finally, the court was asked to prohibit the State from discussing the anabolic steroids as such pills, although a controlled substance, are not those of an impairing or intoxicating nature. After receiving the Motion, the state conceded and was compelled to drop all DUI related charges. Meltzer & Bell was also able to have all felony drug charges dropped as well.
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Driving Under the Influence
The Defendant was charged with Driving Under the Influence. Officers of the Davie Police Department were alerted by a concerned citizen that our client was leaving The Billiard Club, a pool bar, in an extremely intoxicated state and about to drive. The Officer approached the vehicle as the car was in reverse, ordered the Defendant to stop the vehicle and conducted a wellness check and noticed the Defendant had bloodshot eyes, the odor of an alcoholic beverage, and extremely slurred speech. Based on those observations, the officer asked the Defendant to perform roadside sobriety exercises, to which the defendant refused. The Defendant was placed under arrest for DUI and was asked to submit to a breath test, but, again refused. Lawrence Meltzer of Meltzer and Bell began to prepare for trial and researched case law in an effort to suppress or throw out the stop of the Defendant’s vehicle and all evidence that followed the stop as being unconstitutional and based upon a lack of reasonable suspicion as the Defendant had done nothing to justify her vehicle being stopped. The firm and Mr. Meltzer researched a similar factual scenario in State v. Sliviak in which the stop was suppressed based upon a lack of reasonable suspicion of criminal activity in an almost identical situation. This case law was presented to the State prior to trial. Upon receiving it, the State agreed and dropped the DUI charge.
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The Defendant was observed by Officer Troy Murdock of the Coral Springs Police Department traveling 55 in a 40mph and weaving uncontrollably to the extent traffic began to slow in order to evade her. The officer activated his emergency lights in order to stop the Defendant, however, she did not until she was forced to because of a traffic backup at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Coral Springs Drive. Upon making contact with the Defendant, the officer noticed the defendant to have an extremely strong odor of an alcoholic beverage; that she could not handle or identify her vehicle documentation and that her speech was extremely slurred and that she was disoriented to the point where she was nodding off in front of the officer. When asked if she knew how fast she was moving the defendant responded by saying “I was doing 99.9”. The Defendant was asked to exit the vehicle and could not place the car in park. Upon exiting the vehicle, the Defendant almost fell into oncoming traffic and had to be saved by the officer. The Defendant could not maintain her balance and was disheveled in her appearance. The defendant refused to perform roadside exercises and later refused a breath test. The defendant had previously been arrested for DUI and previously had her licensed suspended for refusing a breath test and admitted to “having some vodkas”. Meltzer & Bell, once again, proceeded to trial. At trial, our attorneys were able to demonstrate that the officer was not truthful in his testimony through the use of photographs and google satellite photos, and based upon the testimony of the client.
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