Cop says i was going 83 in a 55. Does a lawyer have more capability of lowering the penalty than I do if i go to court myself? I am more concerned with points that the actual fine. This is my first speeding ticket ever, and i have a stop sign violation on my record from last year. This happened in NY and i have a FL license so I am exempt from the driving school reduction.
2007-08-09 06:13:54 · 16 answers · asked by sigley0527 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If this is only your second moving violation in 2 years you should not be concerned about points as you are not near the number of points needs for an administrative license suspension. It is usually 12 point for suspension and speeding is usually 2. A lawyer will cost more than the ticket itself but it is worth going to court to see if the prosecutor will reduce the charges to something less or let you pay the ticket but get no points. They should be pretty flexible if you have a good driving record which it sounds like you do.
2007-08-09 06:32:00 · answer #1 · answered by TeddyBear121 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only the judge has the power to lower your penalty. I have a ga drivers liscence and i was summoned to court with the threat of a suspended liscence for speeding because i was under 21. The judge put my liscence under probation for six months and if I got another ticket within that period it would be suspended. of course I stupidly got another ticket but in FL. Apparently states don't communicate because there is no national database and nothing happened to my licsence and I am driving today.
2007-08-09 06:25:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay the fine and then be care full. Its just not worth trying to fight it and no lawyer is going to anything for 50 You could end up losing the case and having to pay 100s for the lawyer.
2016-03-12 21:30:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to court and plea guilty but till the judge not to put this violation on your record but you still have to pay the ticket, I don't think a lawyer is necessary in this case it's a waste of money.
2007-08-09 06:19:57 · answer #4 · answered by robbie-5675 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!
Although if you do not mind the cost, I am sure a lawyer is apt to handle a speeding ticket.
If the officer does not show up and you do, you can plead not guilty and I believe the case would be dropped.
Good Luck to you -
2007-08-09 06:20:09 · answer #5 · answered by magenta twinkle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are much more able to lower the penalty, but good luck getting one! Also, it will cost you a LOT more money than the fine you'll have to pay. I suggest you just pay the ticket.
2007-08-09 06:17:21 · answer #6 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The judge is the only one who has the capability to lower your penalty. Go to court, admit ownership and responsibility for your actions, and take your thumping.
2007-08-09 06:17:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It's pretty cut and dried if the officer had a radar gun on you. Take the fine and be a model driver henceforth or you may be without a license all together.
2007-08-09 06:18:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Good luck
2007-08-12 18:37:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is a good idea...very often prosecutors will not talk to people who represent themselves but will welcome discussion from a lawyer willing to deal...a lawyer will probably be able to get you a reduced charge, thus reduced points in exchange for a higher fine(ie 250 -> 500 and 3 pts ->1
2007-08-09 07:16:18 · answer #10 · answered by JS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋