When the cop pulled me over he gave me aticket I kow i could have been locked up but he didn't I am blessed for that. On the ticket though there is no fine and when I called the court they said that this is not a prepayable offense. I am not sure if anyone on here has experience with Fairfax county, VA traffic cout but I really need advice my court date is in 7 days. I know i was wrong but when i got free consultation from a lawyer he said they have some type of saying in VA 90 and under paying the fine anything over you are doing time. he said I was doing 95 whether it was 95 or not I am not sure but i do know i was speeding what should I do ONLY SERIOUS PEOPLE not that i don't want to hear I told you sobut I already know I was wrong for everyone who are going to say i sould go to jail I probably should but I have a clean record and I don't think I should go to jail for a first offense what should I do. HElLP PLEASE HELP SERIOUS PEOPLE PLEASE
2007-03-18 18:45:56 · 6 answers · asked by question_?uestion 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Off to traffic school you go, and bring you wallet for a huge fine.
2007-03-18 21:41:17 · answer #1 · answered by King Midas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost, you must seriously consider hiring a lawyer who is regularly in Fairfax County Court. Second, you do face the danger of going to jail for approximately 3 - 5 days. However, if a variety of factors work in your favor, then you may be able to avoid jail time. The factors being things such as your driving record, your interaction with the police officer, what was the device the police officer used to determine your speed, whether his calibration records are up to date, etc. If you are able to avoid active jail time, you will probably still have your license suspended for period of time. You may be able to get a restricted if you can prove the need for a restricted license. Please understand that reckless driving, especially in Fairfax is a very serious traffic offense. If you wish to discuss this matter further, you are welcome to contact my office and speak to Garrett Green. Good Luck.
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2007-03-22 08:04:14 · answer #2 · answered by ASris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reckless driving is an arrestable offense but I would say that if it was your first offense then you will get a hefty fine plus court ordered defensive driving classes and maybe some community service. To be tossed in jail sounds very unlikely. If the attorney you spoke with has that attitude I'd get another one, he sounds very under-confident.
2007-03-19 10:31:55 · answer #3 · answered by dude0795 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a good lawyer trust me i know i have had 45 to 50 tickets and i have a clean record i have only had to go to court 2 times but that was with bad lawyer most of the time i just give my lawyer money and he takes care of it
2007-03-19 02:07:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you have to go to court, take a lawyer with you. The fine itself is going to be expensive.
2007-03-19 02:00:55 · answer #5 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to court...you have no choice...tell the judge the truth...you messed up...am sorry...it has never happened before and never will again..good luck and take alot of money
2007-03-19 01:54:41 · answer #6 · answered by Michael K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋