I got busted doing 96 in a 65 today and was wondering how i could beat it in court. I am going to plead not guilt although i am and hope he doesn' show. Since he probably will, what should I say to throw him off and have the commissioner rule in my favor?. Real answers please. Any help would be awesome
2007-10-28 20:30:16 · 15 answers · asked by Chris K 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You might try getting a good attorney. I'm not sure what state you are in, but maybe you could try objecting to his testimony about your speed because he hasn't presented evidence of the calibration of his radar unit or whatever he used to determine your speed? Often if the officer doesn't have the fake (or real?) "evidence" then the case is dismissed.
There is lots more to say, and knowing your circumstances could help. Maybe talk to a good attorney in your local area? Or look up the law under which you are charged in the library. Unlike the police, librarians actually assist people. I don't know why, as they are publically funded, but they do. Maybe because the funding depends on how many people use the library, while the police's funding depends on how quickly they extract from people what their police department and cronies want?
2007-10-28 20:46:58 · answer #1 · answered by Robert B 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
This is not a game. These are people's lives you are risking. The law defines a speed limit for unmarked roads which is almost certainly lower than the real limit on that road. If you go to court to try to claim that you couldn't read any of the speed limit signs, you just talked yourself into a bigger ticket. And if the judge is wondering why you were going 10 over the limit when there was so much ice, you'll end up with a reckless driving charge added on. Yes, you can fight the ticket. But be prepared to be taught a lesson that you're trying very hard not to learn.
2016-05-25 23:47:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For 31 mph over the limit, there's not much you can say. If there was a magic line that you could say to get a favorable ruling, everyone would use it. If you were like 5-10 over, you could claim that the radar was inaccurate, etc., but for 31 over, forget it. Just plead guilty and pay the fine and save your time.
2007-10-28 21:44:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Wel, first of all, showing up is always a good first step. Of course, ask for the proof that you were indeed going that fast. By the way, 96 in a 65?!?!?! God GOD man! What were you thinking?!?! Forget it, don't answer that, since you were going so far over the limit, you should be thankful you weren't arrested on the spot like they do in California! Sorry, all I can suggest if the police officer shows is to throw yourself on the mercy of the court and suggest that you had no idea you were going so fast, you spedometer isn't working!
Hope any of that helps, but also, SLOW DOWN! My FAMILY is on those roads!!!!
2007-10-28 20:42:59 · answer #4 · answered by walterhawthorneiii 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
You should plee guilty and get over it. You were speeding. You could have killed someone. Going that speed you could have hurt yourself along with others so getting off with just a ticket and paying some money instead of dealing with the fact you could have committed vehicular manslaughter is tons better. Be a man and step up :)
2007-10-28 20:40:27 · answer #5 · answered by grayjj04 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You aren't, I figured as much, he will be there and if you talk like you drive I reccommend limiting your vocabulary to "Yes Sir" and "No Sir".
The only option I see for you is to show up at Court and talk to the Prosecuting attorney and play "Let's make a deal so I can keep my license".
BTW Sara, the "Odometer" is the thing that keeps track of your vehicle's mileage, not your speed!
2007-10-29 01:18:05 · answer #6 · answered by mebe1042 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your best bet would be to get a lawyer. Each state is different in speed laws. In addition to knowing local and state laws he may know the cop or the judge and any personal quirks about them he can use to beat the ticket. Worse to worse you lose and pay the ticket and lawyer but the cops will know that you fight tickets and they do not like that. It makes their job harder so they look for easier victims to prey on next time.
2007-10-28 23:55:03 · answer #7 · answered by tmilestc 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You better not plead not guilty unless your odometer is broken and you can prove it.
You need an attorney -or public defender. 30 miles over the speed limit is grounds for revoking your license. Don't be naive. he'll be there with bells on.
Lawyer-up!
2007-10-28 22:38:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You're not going to fight 31 mph over the limit. Just hope that they make you some kind of offer, instead of taking away your license.
2007-10-28 20:44:21 · answer #9 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
yeah, this is the first time someone has tried that. give it a shot slick. I haven't lost a trial in 10 years. I'm sure your gonna throw me off. what a dork.
2007-10-29 02:39:06 · answer #10 · answered by Spoken Majority 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋