Ignoring City Ordinance Violations Could Result in Severe Penalty

Violating a city ordinance may seem insignificant but ignore the violation at your peril. If you have ever failed to pay a traffic ticket, then discovered awhile later that you had forgotten to pay it. You may then have been charged three times the original amount and you may recall the upset you felt. Ignoring a city ordinance can land you in a similar situation, only worse.

If you ignore a city ordinance that you were arrested for, you may be subject to the following penalties:

• You can be sentenced to jail time (maximum 60 days in county jail)
• You can be fined (maximum $500)
• Have your license or any permits suspended or revoked

What is a city ordinance violation?

Each city has its own ordinances but the following list gives you an idea as to what types of things are covered:

• Sleeping in a public place;
• Loitering;
• Public nudity;
• Consuming alcohol while riding in a car or driving;
• Possessing an open container of alcohol in public;
• Use of fireworks when restricted or sales of fireworks;
• Animal cruelty violations; and
• Operating an event without proper permits

City or municipal ordinance violations differ from misdemeanors and felony offenses, but still need legal defense. If you have been charged with violating an ordinance in the Brevard County or surrounding area, you should consult with a Brevard County criminal defense lawyer. At Kernan & Austin, we can help. We know the local ordinances and have the skills necessary to provide you with a strong and convincing defense. Our goal is to help you maintain your freedoms and keep the charges from interfering with your life's plans.

Contact a Brevard County ordinance violation attorney in our office to set up a free consultation today.