You were pulled over for speeding and the police officer searched your car. The officer did not find anything but you did get a ticket for going 25 miles over the speed limit. You never saw the officer with a laser or radar detector. You are wondering if your rights were violated. A traffic violations lawyer can review your case to see if your stop and your search were legal. The lawyer can also get the officer's evidence and prepare to challenge that evidence in traffic court. And if you don't have a case, he or she can help you with a plea bargain. Even if you don't feel as if your rights were violated, you should be concerned about the status of your driver's license. In states that have the points system, you can only get so many in a certain period of time. A lawyer can help you get the charges dropped or reduced so that you can continue to drive.