Here is the deal. A few weeks ago I received a speeding ticket in Ohio for going 91 mph in a 65 mph zone. I was traveling on 74 east, but the officer wrote down 74 west on my citation. Would it be legitimate to argue not guilty to my charge of speeding due to the fact that not all the information on the citation is correct. I know that the wrong direction is not a big deal, but whatever. or... Would it be a better argument to argue no contest because i was passing a truck, going down hill?
2006-12-28 14:15:26 · 7 answers · asked by Steph 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I was not charged with reckless driving, so I will not loose my license. So I am thinking that I should plead guilty and maybe the judge will be nice and lower my fine? If that happens, would that help out my car insurance?
2006-12-28 14:33:17 · update #1
91 is really fast. Are you at risk of losing your license? For your sake, if you've had other tickets in the past few years you could have a big problem. Also, I really hope you didn't talk back to the officer or get snotty with him because that WILL come back to haunt you.
Forget about the 74 west issue, the best you can hope for is to get the charge reduced but you have to be honest and admit to the court that going 91 was a really bad thing to do.
2006-12-28 14:29:58 · answer #1 · answered by njyogibear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were breaking the law, and you knew that you were. You knew that even though you are passing a truck going downhill, which more than likely the judge will see as a lie anyway. Just plea no contest on it, and accept whatever fine the judge hands you. Yea, try to negotiate a lower fine or something like that, but don't go in there and try to bs the judge and lie to get out of it. Accept some responsibility.
2006-12-29 05:04:23 · answer #2 · answered by deftonehead778 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were, in fact, speeding...the technical error on the citation is not sufficient to save your case. 26 over is likely to be a significant penalty, but as long as your license is not in jeopardy (check the laws in your state) you should probably just plead out.
If you are at risk of losing your license, you might need legal advice before you show up in court. (There are several firms here in Houston that specialize in this kind of thing.)
Oh, and for God's sake, slow down a little. No matter what happens, this is going to be expensive...if you don't mind the risk of death, think about the money.
2006-12-28 14:24:41 · answer #3 · answered by David G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Judges will ignore wrong information written on tickets.
2. You can argue that radar guns are not that accurate. Your local library will give you some examples how to fight radar guns.
3. You can negotiate with the D.A. for a lower infraction (speed) for a guilty plea.
2006-12-28 14:21:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As I myself have had many speeding tickets I feel your pain.
However they dont like stories or bull. Just be honest apologize that usually does it for me. I usually get the fine cut in half if not more every time. It is different from court house to court house though.
2006-12-28 14:19:46 · answer #5 · answered by Perplexed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't argue technicalities.
Go to court, but get there early and talk to the prosecutor. Negotiate a reduction in the offense and apologise
2006-12-28 14:28:12 · answer #6 · answered by Jeffrey F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.Tell the judge you were drying your nails out the window
2.You were blow drying your hair with the window down
3.You were washing your car and wanted it blow dryed
Above all...........Hope you don't go before Judge Judy's court : )
2006-12-29 02:13:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋