$%&#in stinks
#21
Originally posted by Grantsdale@March 16, 2005, 6:11 PM
- Going to court over it will not always get your charges dropped if the officer doesn't show. 40mph over the speed limit and the judge may just say "don't waste my time, pay the fine." (not in those words, but you get the gist of it)
- Going to court over it will not always get your charges dropped if the officer doesn't show. 40mph over the speed limit and the judge may just say "don't waste my time, pay the fine." (not in those words, but you get the gist of it)
Also... If you go in and just say guilty (becasue you are) there is no need to hire a lawyer.
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Hey, within the past year, in NY, two of my family members got speeding tickets, and they both called the local DA's office for advice. In both cases, the end result was pleading Not Guilty and getting the DA to reduce the charge....to something like driving through a stop-sign.
Now granted they weren't going 40+ over the speed limit.........but a call to the local DA wouldn't hurt!
(And no it wasn't me.....it was my 17 year old son, and my wife)
Now granted they weren't going 40+ over the speed limit.........but a call to the local DA wouldn't hurt!
(And no it wasn't me.....it was my 17 year old son, and my wife)
#23
Originally posted by vroomvroom@March 16, 2005, 4:56 PM
i got pulled over doin 95 in a 55 new york state trooper
he got the laser gun on me
worst feelin in the world
i got pulled over doin 95 in a 55 new york state trooper
he got the laser gun on me
worst feelin in the world
I once got $426 ticket in Omaha NE (72 in a 50 construction zone) and as blessed by having the ability to take a driving course and a $100 fine but no ticket.
I also hired a lawyer once to get the ticket reduced when I lived in St Louis. The DA turned it into a muffler ticket but doubled the fine (not to mention the lawyer fees). I read an article a month or so ago that in Atlantic Iowa the DA and sherrif were impeached for doing that type of thing. The people of Cass county claimed that by doing so "Justice was for sale". Anyway....
In my experience of watching others in your cituation, the larger the infraction, the less chance of escaping it. Good luck!
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plead not guilty and get a lawyer. They will push the date back at least once and if the cop dosn't show, they usually reschedule for another date(can do that a few times i believe) or your lawyer can argue that this was the only time you could make the date and the judge will usually dismiss the case.
I also think that if you are goin 30+ over the posted limit you have to go to court no matter what.
I also think that if you are goin 30+ over the posted limit you have to go to court no matter what.
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Just checked CA law, and we too have both Traffic Infractions as well as Misdemeanors. I used to be soooooo good at Traffic law, too many years have passed and I havent been keeping up... sigh. Use it or lose it!
I will be fighting a red light ticket here soon, I am not sure how far I will get, but I was not doing anything illegal, I only hope I can prove it! LOL
I CONSTANTLY rely on cruise control. I cant tell you how many times I have been cruising along and realize I am at a steady 80-85. This car just wants to GO. So, set the cruise at 70-75, and let her have the control of the pedal.
I will be fighting a red light ticket here soon, I am not sure how far I will get, but I was not doing anything illegal, I only hope I can prove it! LOL
I CONSTANTLY rely on cruise control. I cant tell you how many times I have been cruising along and realize I am at a steady 80-85. This car just wants to GO. So, set the cruise at 70-75, and let her have the control of the pedal.
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Originally posted by Grantsdale@March 16, 2005, 6:11 PM
Everyone that is quoting "they can do this and that": remember, laws vary by state, and even counties. Here in CT, you can be doing 135 in a 35 and you'll get a big ticket, but thats it. No pulling of the license, no going to jail, nothing.
Other randomness:
- having a radar detector would do more good than harm. There are situations where it won't help, but there are far more where it will. Anyone that tells you differently needs to go down to the dollar store and buy a clue.
- Both people who are saying "it should have been worse" are from FL, notoriously one of the worst states for speeding. Both of you should keep in mind it is not as bad everywhere.
- Going to court over it will not always get your charges dropped if the officer doesn't show. 40mph over the speed limit and the judge may just say "don't waste my time, pay the fine." (not in those words, but you get the gist of it)
- I would not hire a lawyer over this, if it was 10-20 mph you would have a chance at making a difference, but at 40 mph you are in trouble.
- Don't do the crime if you can't pay the fine.
Everyone that is quoting "they can do this and that": remember, laws vary by state, and even counties. Here in CT, you can be doing 135 in a 35 and you'll get a big ticket, but thats it. No pulling of the license, no going to jail, nothing.
Other randomness:
- having a radar detector would do more good than harm. There are situations where it won't help, but there are far more where it will. Anyone that tells you differently needs to go down to the dollar store and buy a clue.
- Both people who are saying "it should have been worse" are from FL, notoriously one of the worst states for speeding. Both of you should keep in mind it is not as bad everywhere.
- Going to court over it will not always get your charges dropped if the officer doesn't show. 40mph over the speed limit and the judge may just say "don't waste my time, pay the fine." (not in those words, but you get the gist of it)
- I would not hire a lawyer over this, if it was 10-20 mph you would have a chance at making a difference, but at 40 mph you are in trouble.
- Don't do the crime if you can't pay the fine.
The officer has the option of impounding your car and taking your license on the spot.
So I had to go to court, got a lawyer..............got the reckless driving reduced to speeding, payed 259.00 to the court, and a reduced fee of 250.00 to the lawyer because of my prior buisiness with him. He told me if I wanted to fight the ticket, I would be fight the recless driving charge only, and if convicted, my license would be a pulled for 6 months, and I could get a work permit would be after 30 days, 4 points omy license, and I think the fine was around 500 bucks...I took deal # 1.
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Originally posted by yur1279@March 16, 2005, 8:25 PM
plead not guilty and get a lawyer. They will push the date back at least once and if the cop dosn't show, they usually reschedule for another date(can do that a few times i believe) or your lawyer can argue that this was the only time you could make the date and the judge will usually dismiss the case.
I also think that if you are goin 30+ over the posted limit you have to go to court no matter what.
plead not guilty and get a lawyer. They will push the date back at least once and if the cop dosn't show, they usually reschedule for another date(can do that a few times i believe) or your lawyer can argue that this was the only time you could make the date and the judge will usually dismiss the case.
I also think that if you are goin 30+ over the posted limit you have to go to court no matter what.
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Originally posted by DCPD158+March 16, 2005, 8:36 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DCPD158 @ March 16, 2005, 8:36 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-yur1279@March 16, 2005, 8:25 PM
plead not guilty and get a lawyer. They will push the date back at least once and if the cop dosn't show, they usually reschedule for another date(can do that a few times i believe) or your lawyer can argue that this was the only time you could make the date and the judge will usually dismiss the case.
I also think that if you are goin 30+ over the posted limit you have to go to court no matter what.
plead not guilty and get a lawyer. They will push the date back at least once and if the cop dosn't show, they usually reschedule for another date(can do that a few times i believe) or your lawyer can argue that this was the only time you could make the date and the judge will usually dismiss the case.
I also think that if you are goin 30+ over the posted limit you have to go to court no matter what.
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If it makes you feel better, it didn't work for me. I honestly feel though that if you break the law, then accept the fine.
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I guess I'm the only guy who didn't get a ticket for driving over 40 mph over speed limit. Heck, I didn't even get pulled over. About year ago I was driving my 1997 Dodge Intrepid from Chicago at 2 a.m. and I was driving over 90 mph in 55 mph. Police Crown Victoria just passed me and didn't pulled me over.
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dont care about the money i just dont want my liscense taken away
i want to drive my carrrrrrrr
i accept my punishment not goin fast for a long time
but i cant accept not havin my liscense that i will be pissed about
i want to drive my carrrrrrrr
i accept my punishment not goin fast for a long time
but i cant accept not havin my liscense that i will be pissed about
#33
Originally posted by davids2toys+March 16, 2005, 10:36 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(davids2toys @ March 16, 2005, 10:36 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Grantsdale@March 16, 2005, 6:11 PM
Everyone that is quoting "they can do this and that": remember, laws vary by state, and even counties. Here in CT, you can be doing 135 in a 35 and you'll get a big ticket, but thats it. No pulling of the license, no going to jail, nothing.
Other randomness:
- having a radar detector would do more good than harm. There are situations where it won't help, but there are far more where it will. Anyone that tells you differently needs to go down to the dollar store and buy a clue.
- Both people who are saying "it should have been worse" are from FL, notoriously one of the worst states for speeding. Both of you should keep in mind it is not as bad everywhere.
- Going to court over it will not always get your charges dropped if the officer doesn't show. 40mph over the speed limit and the judge may just say "don't waste my time, pay the fine." (not in those words, but you get the gist of it)
- I would not hire a lawyer over this, if it was 10-20 mph you would have a chance at making a difference, but at 40 mph you are in trouble.
- Don't do the crime if you can't pay the fine.
Everyone that is quoting "they can do this and that": remember, laws vary by state, and even counties. Here in CT, you can be doing 135 in a 35 and you'll get a big ticket, but thats it. No pulling of the license, no going to jail, nothing.
Other randomness:
- having a radar detector would do more good than harm. There are situations where it won't help, but there are far more where it will. Anyone that tells you differently needs to go down to the dollar store and buy a clue.
- Both people who are saying "it should have been worse" are from FL, notoriously one of the worst states for speeding. Both of you should keep in mind it is not as bad everywhere.
- Going to court over it will not always get your charges dropped if the officer doesn't show. 40mph over the speed limit and the judge may just say "don't waste my time, pay the fine." (not in those words, but you get the gist of it)
- I would not hire a lawyer over this, if it was 10-20 mph you would have a chance at making a difference, but at 40 mph you are in trouble.
- Don't do the crime if you can't pay the fine.
The officer has the option of impounding your car and taking your license on the spot.
So I had to go to court, got a lawyer..............got the reckless driving reduced to speeding, payed 259.00 to the court, and a reduced fee of 250.00 to the lawyer because of my prior buisiness with him. He told me if I wanted to fight the ticket, I would be fight the recless driving charge only, and if convicted, my license would be a pulled for 6 months, and I could get a work permit would be after 30 days, 4 points omy license, and I think the fine was around 500 bucks...I took deal # 1.
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Uhm? CT doesn't have a point system on the license. Unless you are under 18. The only thing I can think of for those kind of charges around here is the crackdown on the "pike" racing. They put in special laws for that area so they could do more to the people they caught. Since you are more or less in that area, I would guess thats what it is.
I've been caught doing 110+ on I-95 a couple of times. Not me driving. One was down near the casinos, and the cop actually said "you guys are lucky you arent in RI, they would have taken your car, we cant".
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What state are you in? As grantsdale said, every state is different. In the majority of states, things like this are the judge's discretion. Most of the time, you can have it probated for 6-12 months, and if you get no other violations, it drops off the record. Traffic school is also popular in a lot of states. You will end up paying the amount of the ticket at least, in court costs, etc. regardless of which route you go. All you can hope for now is to avoid any further punishment. With as fast as you are going, you will be lucky to get away without community service or worse, suspension of license. That is if you are required to go to court. As I said, all states are different. The speed you were going was pretty egregious (not that I haven't....just haven't gotten caught). If I were you, I would consult an attorney in you city. He will be more in tune with the state laws. It should not cost more than $100 to figure out what avenues you may take. With as fast as you are going, I would almost say it is imperative. Otherwise, you could find yourself in deep crap.
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Hey Zoran, you ain't got that "Diplomatic Immunity" do ya? Or know where to get Diplomatic plates?
I think the law states they're allowed to break any laws they want, apologize, and then flip us the bird on the way back to their country.
I think the law states they're allowed to break any laws they want, apologize, and then flip us the bird on the way back to their country.
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Originally posted by davids2toys+March 16, 2005, 8:36 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(davids2toys @ March 16, 2005, 8:36 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Grantsdale@March 16, 2005, 6:11 PM
get the gist of it)
get the gist of it)
The officer has the option of impounding your car and taking your license on the spot.
So I had to go to court, got a lawyer..............got the reckless driving reduced to speeding, payed 259.00 to the court, and a reduced fee of 250.00 to the lawyer because of my prior buisiness with him. He told me if I wanted to fight the ticket, I would be fight the recless driving charge only, and if convicted, my license would be a pulled for 6 months, and I could get a work permit would be after 30 days, 4 points omy license, and I think the fine was around 500 bucks...I took deal # 1.
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Ouch. I am spending the next week in Beacon falls and Route 8 is the primary road I stay on(MIL lives in Beacon Falls near peter paul). I am driving to Pa, then leadfoot takes over when the weather goes. Wish me luck.
I keep my pony on cruise, because I can't seem to drive the limit on my own, and have been lucky to date.
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Originally posted by McDGT@March 16, 2005, 9:50 PM
Hey Zoran, you ain't got that "Diplomatic Immunity" do ya? Or know where to get Diplomatic plates?
I think the law states they're allowed to break any laws they want, apologize, and then flip us the bird on the way back to their country.
Hey Zoran, you ain't got that "Diplomatic Immunity" do ya? Or know where to get Diplomatic plates?
I think the law states they're allowed to break any laws they want, apologize, and then flip us the bird on the way back to their country.
Actually, I will be US citized soon (my parents and my brother already are US citizens), so I don't think they can send me back to my country.
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In Illinois most traffic violations are "petty offenses" punishable by fine only, however 40+ over speed limit is Class A misdemeanor. Punishable by up to 364 days in county jail although that is HIGHLY UNLIKELY, at least in Cook County. As laws do differ greatly from state to state, I can't speak for others.
Diplomatic immunity doesn't allow them to break any law they want, however anything less than a felony would all them to use diplomatic immunity. I don't know exactly how it works cause I haven't run into many diplomats in the ghetto
Diplomatic immunity doesn't allow them to break any law they want, however anything less than a felony would all them to use diplomatic immunity. I don't know exactly how it works cause I haven't run into many diplomats in the ghetto