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First off let me start by saying that this is not a thread where I'm trying to ask how to get out of this ticket. I was speeding and that's
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Need advice on a reckless ticket in VA
First off let me start by saying that this is not a thread where I'm trying to ask how to get out of this ticket. I was speeding and that's the end of the story. I was on 295 near Richmond heading to OBX and got nailed for 92 in a 70. It was stupid, I just wasn't paying attention and let my speed creep way up on an open section of road.
So the advice I'm looking for is do I get a lawyer or not? It's actually pretty funny, my name must have gone into some database because I've probably gotten 15 letters from traffic lawyers offering to represent me. My initial thought was just to show up, plead guilty and pay the ticket. I have one previous speeding ticket in Fairfax County in 2009 for 15 over. No other VA traffic tickets. Help me understand the theory behind getting a lawyer here. My concern is that I'd just pay a couple hundred bucks for some lawyer and end up with the same damn fine. |
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06-04-2011, 01:04 PM
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The suggestion I would give is definitely get a lawyer. In my personal experience (YMMV) getting a good lawyer for this type of thing is worth it. I would definitely get a good lawyer who knows the local district/court where you got the ticket (it makes a difference if the lawyer knows the DA).
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In my mind, the only reason to get a lawyer for a ticket is if you are facing jail time or the loss of your license.
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Its not the money for the fine I would worry about but some insurance companies will rip you for speeding that much over the limit. If you know a good lawyer or can talk to someone who knows one, might be worth it.
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lawyer up
if you have to ask, then it is time to hire a good attorney.
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Get a lawyer since you already had another ticket in the past.
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Dont admit to speeding man. Either get a lawyer, or put together a case doubting the clocking of you. Even if you were speeding, they have to prove you were. If the radar gun had issues, it goes away.
At a minimum, you need to get it knocked down from reckless, unless you want a misdemeanor on your record. |
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Again, just the opinion of this guy, but going in there trying to disprove the radar is likely to just annoy both the cop and the judge.
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Reckless in VA... get a lawyer!
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