I got a ticket in New York State. Lawyers will charge $500 just to plea bargain. Is there anyone out there who will work the system and ask for deferrals?
2007-08-06 14:37:54 · 10 answers · asked by shshao 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Is there anybody who wil charge for results? Paying flat fee even when they fail just doesn't feel "American".
2007-08-06 14:45:50 · update #1
You know those lawyers who charge $500 just to plea bargain? They'll work the system and ask for deferrals. They'll charge a fortune for it, though, and it probably won't be worth it. If you want to plead not guilty to a traffic ticket, you should probably represent yourself.
You probably won't be able to find a lawyer who will defend someone with a traffic ticket, and not charge you if you're convicted. If you want to sue someone for something, you might be able to find a lawyer for that who will only charge you if you win. But usually not for a defendant for a traffic ticket.
2007-08-06 16:07:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like tomorrow is your arraignment. You will enter a plea and then be asked to speak with the DA. If you and the DA do not agree, then a hearing is scheduled and the officer will be called in. At that point you usually lose the rigth to take traffic school if you haven't already. If you think you'll want an attorney go do to the court house today and get a continuance. You can usually get 30 to 60 days just for asking. It also benefits you because if you do go to trial the longer you wait the more likely the officer isn't around anymore, etc..
2016-05-20 01:56:01 · answer #2 · answered by maritza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that when my brother-in-law got a ticket, my mother-in-law found out that she could talk to a lawyer through work about legal issues. Ask your job (especially if it's a company and not a mom-and-pop-type business) about it, and you never know, you might have this benefit as well and just never have heard of it. Also, try asking your parents if they have this benefit if that is possible. Usually it doesn't matter how old you are, if you're an immediate family member it still counts and is still free.
2007-08-06 14:49:31 · answer #3 · answered by silvrbreeze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why the heck do you feel you need to hire someone to represent you or fight for you over a lousy speeding ticket? Give me break, pay it and go on. Hell, the officer may not even show up to the hearing and the whole thing would be toseed out anyway.
2007-08-06 16:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by da bomb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how much the ticket was for and if police officers show up for the hearing on the tickets they write. In Florida, about 90% do not show up in court to defend the tickets they write. If you are convincing, they may let you off the ticket. What sucks if they get money, whether you pay the ticket or are excused from the ticket, they get you on court costs.
2007-08-06 14:51:31 · answer #5 · answered by DeadSurvivor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you seem to feel these laws apply to everybody but yourself, you shouldn't haved any second thoughts about paying a lawyer $ 500.00 to help you out.
You might hire a plumber or a barber. They know about as much about fighting a ticket as you do about accepting responsibility. but they won't cost as much either.
2007-08-06 14:48:09 · answer #6 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
So you're saying going over the speed limit DOES feel American?
Hmm...touche.
2007-08-06 15:48:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Pro Bono!
2007-08-06 14:43:19 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
That's your problem dont come cryin to us because u screwed up
2007-08-06 14:45:24 · answer #9 · answered by m_d_cro 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
idk. I'm from Georgia.
2007-08-06 14:43:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋