I recieved a citation for speeding. I have an otherwise completely clean record on all counts (no traffic violations, no arrests). I've done a little research and it looks like I could contest it based on technicalities like when the laser was last calibrated, etc etc. My brother said because it is my first infraction I can 'defer' it. If anyone wants to chime in on this issue, I have to mail it back to the court in 12 days (9/18). Oh, and I am in Seattle, WA if that helps.
2007-09-06 05:50:09 · 4 answers · asked by James T 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you were speeding, admit it and move on. Courts hate to hear whiners trying to come up with lame excuses when they know they were wrong to speed. Do you have traffic school in WA? If so, do that and it won't end up on your record. You can do it online or sit through a Sat. class. You still pay for the class and the ticket, but it won't go on your record and your insurance won't know about it. And wanting free legal help is an even bigger stretch.
2007-09-06 05:58:21 · answer #1 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How fast were you going? If it's more than 10MPH over the limit you will have a "very" difficult time getting this charge removed.
I live in Texas and my friends have been pulled over for going 5MPH over the speed limit. They couldn't shake the charge for anything! I myself have a perfect record and I've found that if you go the speed limit you have a better chance of "not" catching a red light.
You might talk to a lawyer if you're obsessed with keeping your perfect record. It isn't cheap, though...
2007-09-06 13:03:33 · answer #2 · answered by Carefree Alpaca! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can dispute your ticket and hope the cop doesnt show up and you might have a chance on winning.but its highly unlikely.did he ask you why you were going so fast ? and did you give him a lame excuse ? well they will have all that info there .you were speeding ..pay the fine and learn from your mistake.if you think you are going to beat the ticket based upon the fact that the rader gun might not have been calibrated when it should of your going to look like an idiot in there.they will say i calibrated it just before my shift started and pull out a piece of papper and say see ! whats your response ? "oh ok i just wanted to be sure .who do i pay ?"
2007-09-06 13:02:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contesting the reliability of a laser is almost impossible. Your best bet is to plead not guilty, and you will be given a date to meet with Asst DA. As it is your first offense, they will most likely plead down the infraction, making it more tolerable.
2007-09-06 13:02:14 · answer #4 · answered by patrick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋