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Old 06-30-2010, 01:44 PM   #1
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Default Does getting a lawyer for a speeding ticket usually work?

Just got dinged pretty good. And I'm wondering if this is actually worth my time, or do I just go an plead my case and hope for the best?
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Old 06-30-2010, 01:48 PM   #2
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You're gonna pay for it but they make it substantially easier when you get to court and can help you avoid points
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Old 06-30-2010, 01:49 PM   #3
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Just got dinged pretty good. And I'm wondering if this is actually worth my time, or do I just go an plead my case and hope for the best?
Were you speeding?
If so by how much?
Is the actual amount different than the amount you are being accused of?
Were you tagged by Laser,Radar, trailing (speed matching) or estimation?
Do you have a history of speeding?
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Old 06-30-2010, 01:53 PM   #4
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I dunno, ive had some decent luck winging it on my Own, in the case of drpa vs dave and derf, I got off with less of a fine, no points, and no lawyer fees.dave paid a speeding ticket 5mph over while I got a careless ticket. Go in see what the prosecutor is willing to give, if you are not happy tell thejudge you want a lawyer and need to hire one.
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Old 06-30-2010, 02:05 PM   #5
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It used to work much better for me than it has over the past 5 years.

About 8 years ago I managed to get off of a 125mph in a 55 for $40 and nothing on my record, that included the lawyer's fee. Now about the only thing they can do for me is get me Deferred Adjudication without me having to show to court.
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Old 06-30-2010, 02:25 PM   #6
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Do I try to find out who the prosecutor is and contact them? Or do I speak with them on the day of my court date?
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Old 06-30-2010, 02:27 PM   #7
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Do I try to find out who the prosecutor is and contact them? Or do I speak with them on the day of my court date?
The day of the court date here...not sure about where you live.
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Old 06-30-2010, 02:39 PM   #8
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The day of the court date here...not sure about where you live.
Ah, ah, ah my gf went in the day she got the ticket, like maybe 3 hours later and got the DA to reduce the fine.
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Old 06-30-2010, 02:42 PM   #9
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Ah, ah, ah my gf went in the day she got the ticket, like maybe 3 hours later and got the DA to reduce the fine.
I don't look like your gf.

Charlotte is bigger than Mayberry and it is a little different here.
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Old 06-30-2010, 02:44 PM   #10
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Ah, ah, ah my gf went in the day she got the ticket, like maybe 3 hours later and got the DA to reduce the fine.
dude, the DA was probably unable to form a coherant thought due to blood loss from the brain (read: redirected elsewhere) - I doubt the rest of us with have that kind of luck
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