i was caught going 58 on a 40 some ppl are saying oh your fine you'll get off easily with no points while others state you should definitly get a lawyer b/c your young and dont want points on your license. does anyone have any experience with this? any input would be nice.
2007-10-29 11:34:43 · 10 answers · asked by hwansoloid 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You are guilty of the offense. You do not need an attorney to plad guilty.
If you don't want any points, I suggest enrolling for traffic school.
After paying the fees and finishing the course, you won't have any points on your record.
Good luck!
2007-10-29 11:40:34 · answer #1 · answered by MenifeeManiac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find out how much a lawyer will charge to contest and compare that with how much the ticket will cost (you may want to take into consideration any increases in insurance premiums that having a speeding ticket on your record may cause)... usually you can find a lawyer that will contest it for you for about $100, but you are not guaranteed to win the contestion (some lawyers guarantee it or your money back, I would be wary of these lawyers)... usually the only thing lawyers can do is postpone the hearing a few times and hope the cop forgets to show up... it's very rare that anyone successfully contests a speeding ticket with the cop present even with a lawyer...
2007-10-29 18:45:43 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would have helped if you let us know what state you lived in. In most states,you've got thirty days from the time the ticket was issued. You show up in court and pay the fine-so much for every mile you were over the speed limit.
In most states,you take a Drivers Education course and thirty days after that,the ticket comes off your record. If myou don't show up for your Drivers Ed class by 5:00 p.m.,then a warrant will be issued by the court for your arrast. THEN you WILL need that lawyer.Does your state require you to drive with insurance? If so,tell mom and dad that their rate will be going up thanks to you. And no,you don't need a lawyer.
2007-10-29 18:45:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lawyers cost more than speeding tickets. Whoever told you that doesn't know what they're talking about.
Most people contest speeding tickets without lawyers.
2007-10-29 18:38:39 · answer #4 · answered by Buying is Voting 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the police have you on radar,or have clocked you,then,unless you can afford the best lawyers,i'd pay and learn.
Alternative will probably be,still losing,and have a lawyer to pay as well
2007-10-29 18:40:39 · answer #5 · answered by keeprockin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You broke the law. Now you pay for it. See how easy that is? No, you don't need a lawyer. Just plead guilty, apologize to the court, and take your punishment.
2007-10-29 18:39:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if your planning on paying your ticket i've never heard of any person even adults having to get a lawyer unless you wanna fight it
2007-10-29 18:39:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have enough $ to pay a lawyer $ 175.00 an hour? Then get one.
2007-10-29 21:51:36 · answer #8 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just pay the fine and chalk it up as a learning experience.
2007-10-29 18:40:06 · answer #9 · answered by pypers_son 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely not. just go to your court date
2007-10-29 18:41:52 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Grown Woman♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋