OMG bad speeding ticket....any advice?

frost · 09-26-2009, 10:28 AM

Some advice from ehow.com:

"When you go to court, you most likely will appear before the clerk magistrate, before seeing the judge.
Tell the clerk magistrate or judge what happened. Be honest and tell him/her that you believe the fine is excessive and that you cannot afford to pay it. Explain that you are not denying responsibility, but you do not have the financial means to pay a fine that high. Most likely, your fine will be substantially reduced, and the issuing officer will not object to it. Good luck!"

carfr3ak · 09-26-2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

Some advice from ehow.com:

"When you go to court, you most likely will appear before the clerk magistrate, before seeing the judge.
Tell the clerk magistrate or judge what happened. Be honest and tell him/her that you believe the fine is excessive and that you cannot afford to pay it. Explain that you are not denying responsibility, but you do not have the financial means to pay a fine that high. Most likely, your fine will be substantially reduced, and the issuing officer will not object to it. Good luck!"

This guy isn't driving a bucket, this is a relatively new $35k sports car, and he was doing double the speed limit. I honestly don't think the judge will fall for the BS and it will only make it worse, and if you don't have a lawyer to help reduce the charges and fines, he might keep the fine as it is, seeing as how you shouldn't do the crime if you can't do the time.

That's like robbing a bank, and telling the judge you don't have that many years left to live at the age of 30, and to please reduce the sentence.

Supra: You received community service? Did you have a lawyer with you, or points on the license?

frost · 09-26-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by carfr3ak

This guy isn't driving a bucket, this is a relatively new $35k sports car, and he was doing double the speed limit. I honestly don't think the judge will fall for the BS and it will only make it worse, and if you don't have a lawyer to help reduce the charges and fines, he might keep the fine as it is, seeing as how you shouldn't do the crime if you can't do the time.

That's like robbing a bank, and telling the judge you don't have that many years left to live at the age of 30, and to please reduce the sentence.

I dunno man. I had to sit in traffic court for a couple hours waiting on my chance to argue a ticket. Everyone but 1 person who asked for a reduction got it. The only guy who didn't was doing over 150 on a bike, and being very argumentative with the officer in the court.
-For what it's worth.

carfr3ak · 09-26-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I dunno man. I had to sit in traffic court for a couple hours waiting on my chance to argue a ticket. Everyone but 1 person who asked for a reduction got it. The only guy who didn't was doing over 150 on a bike, and being very argumentative with the officer in the court.
-For what it's worth.

Let's hope his judge is having a good day then.

frost · 09-26-2009, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carfr3ak

Let's hope his judge is having a good day then.

lol, got that right

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frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Some advice from ehow.com: "When you go to court, you most likely will appear before the clerk magistrate, before seeing the judge. Tell the clerk magistrate or judge what happened. Be honest and tell him/her that you believe the fine is excessive and that you cannot afford to pay it. Explain that you are not denying responsibility, but you do not have the financial means to pay a fine that high. Most likely, your fine will be substantially reduced, and the issuing officer will not object to it. Good luck!"