I was speeding 110/70 on I-75 headed back home to Florida. The cop pulled me over and told me to follow him back to the the station. I guess this was just considered to be a 'written arrest'. I had to post bail that night. Now I'm not one to go around getting arrested everyday. Anyways I'm not too sure what to do. I do know I want a lawyer to represent me ASAP. Does anyone have any recommandations? It was located in Dooley County, GA.
I've tried the GA bar website, but it wasn't very user friendly.
Please no generic answers....do your home work.
2007-01-05 16:13:48 · 5 answers · asked by anjolique108 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes I know now never to speed again! Ok I get that part. I reside in florida not georgia.
2007-01-05 16:23:28 · update #1
I paid the bail...$1500. I thought once you pay for the fine not only are you free to go, but you pretty much admit guilt. So I guess what I'm really hoping is to get a lawyer in GA (I live in FL) to represent me on my court date so I can get the bail money back. Or does it even work like that?
2007-01-05 16:35:10 · update #2
I was going 110 in a 70.
2007-01-05 16:36:43 · update #3
I also wish I would know how this effects my driving/criminal record? Do I now have a record? I didn't get a mug shot they didn't take finger prints or book me. So how does this effect me. Can it effect future employement like at a bank?
I tried looking into my local county website and the GA county website, but they were no help.
2007-01-05 16:48:59 · update #4
I don't really understand your details. 110/70? You were doing 110 in a 70 zone? I'm not too sure if they have offices in Georgia, but there are a few in Toronto called X-Coppers. It's one of those "We'll get you off your traffic violation or it's free" type deals.
Or, if you're confident enough, you can talk to the prosecutor yourself to see if you can plea guilty for a lesser fine and/or no/lower demerit points taken off. They usually will take the plea since they already have enough cases in their inbox, so they don't want small things like this to go to trial when they got bigger things to deal with like idiots drinking and driving. Just make sure you talk to the prosecutor or make an appointment to talk to him/her before the deadline to pay the ticket.
Just read your additional details. You have to drive to Georgia to talk to the prosecutor so talking to him/her by phone or e-mail won't work. It'll still save you on insurance if you do this though, so it is worth the drive. Good luck.
40 over, huh? Hmmm...I don't know how the intervals work down there, but in Ontario, we got 15 over speed limit, and that's no demerit points and a fine of under a hundred bucks. I was about to tell you to look up Georgia traffic fines, but I really don't have a clue where to get you started, except for the Georgia traffic law site (see, I don't even know whether it's called an Act or Code or something else) and I really doubt that it has the chart for how much for how fast. But, if you think it's reasonable, try to get it down to the 15 over in exchange for a guilty plea. If you have any more questions (and if no one has a better answer after me), feel free to e-mail me at two_eighty_eight@yahoo.ca.
I wouldn't worry too much about a criminal record or the effects of getting a job at a bank. I bet you all the employees at any given bank has gotten at least one speeding ticket or a ticket for a broken tail-light or something related like that. You have to remember that this is a traffic violation, not a criminal. Two seperate things. The only thing I can think of that can affect you are insurance, and demerit points.
2007-01-05 16:30:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to the Prosceutor and see what his demands are. He may tell you that you can plead guilty and tell you what the fine is and you can just pay it. He doesn't want to go to court.
In my area, the bail is the same as the fine.
Good luck
2007-01-05 17:39:31 · answer #2 · answered by Nort 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi anjolique108,
Source: http://www.gratlantalaw.com/ is a best place for Traffic Lawyer.
2014-08-05 02:38:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the phone book for a local attorney !!
2007-01-05 16:16:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You never claimed you were innocent, so that makes you scary. My son is just getting his license. Please pay the fine and turn you license in for good. I don't want him driving out there when your out there, or anybody else for their own safety.
2007-01-05 16:17:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋