Got busted tonight.
get a lawyer. Its not a waste of money, with the tickets your looking at, it might actually save you money.
Even if you have to pay the full fine "Courts usually like to get the money" The money you save on insurance will probably pay for the lawyer fees.
Most people cant afford to have their liscense suspended, I would get some Legal help.
You can try a sob story if you want, But most judges arent impressed by defendents that dont take resposiblity for their actions. In some cases, Judges send people to their deaths........ I wouldnt go in counting on judicial pity for a traffic ticket.
Even if you have to pay the full fine "Courts usually like to get the money" The money you save on insurance will probably pay for the lawyer fees.
Most people cant afford to have their liscense suspended, I would get some Legal help.
You can try a sob story if you want, But most judges arent impressed by defendents that dont take resposiblity for their actions. In some cases, Judges send people to their deaths........ I wouldnt go in counting on judicial pity for a traffic ticket.
Sorry to hear that you got busted...........depends on where you live, in California, its not worth it...........
my buddy got busted and went to court and got a $2,200 fine and license suspended for six months and this records in DMV for 7 years and on top of all that crap...............up the rear with insurance now........
Good luck and yes, get a good lawyer to appeal all the charges........
my buddy got busted and went to court and got a $2,200 fine and license suspended for six months and this records in DMV for 7 years and on top of all that crap...............up the rear with insurance now........
Good luck and yes, get a good lawyer to appeal all the charges........
Thanks guys. The officer didnt knew how fast i was going the only reason he pulled me over was that i peel the tires now why did he charged with reckless driving??? is that part of exhibition of speed?. Im about to contact that motha f---- and ask him why the hell he gave me all this crap, im really mad with this situation.
BTW the cop didnt saw anything he just heard the noise of the engine and tires. I was the only person in the road in that time.
BTW the cop didnt saw anything he just heard the noise of the engine and tires. I was the only person in the road in that time.
Originally Posted by g-divisionboyz
Sorry to hear that you got busted...........depends on where you live, in California, its not worth it...........
my buddy got busted and went to court and got a $2,200 fine and license suspended for six months and this records in DMV for 7 years and on top of all that crap...............up the rear with insurance now........
Good luck and yes, get a good lawyer to appeal all the charges........
my buddy got busted and went to court and got a $2,200 fine and license suspended for six months and this records in DMV for 7 years and on top of all that crap...............up the rear with insurance now........
Good luck and yes, get a good lawyer to appeal all the charges........
Originally Posted by SlowSVT95
I think you need to invest in a dictionary before an attorney.
You need to practice better communication skills and get a lawyer.
Use being a good student/hard worker in your defense.
I got nabbed in Mass. a few years back. Cost me several trips to and from with a broken leg on crutches and about $1,000 in fines, court costs and Lawyer fees. Also got a year of probation. -Mat-
I don't think bringing up the fact that it is a high performance truck with a loud exhaust will help you much as the courts will think STREETRACER and they are trying real hard to stop that stuff.
Get a mouthpiece, bite the bullet and hope that they can get you a smaller fine or judgement. Don't try to BS, them they hear it all day long and are not going to feel your pain.
Best of luck
Get a mouthpiece, bite the bullet and hope that they can get you a smaller fine or judgement. Don't try to BS, them they hear it all day long and are not going to feel your pain.
Best of luck
Well, that is only if you live in California and the cops here is tired people racing on the streets.........and teenages dying left and right due to street racing...........I am just telling you what is going on over here in Northern California.......I have a modified import car and get pull over sometimes just to see if I have any stolen parts.........the California highway patrol and local law inforcements also set up check points to stop all modified vehicles to see if they have any illegal parts and stolen parts..........
I hope you get the exhibition part off since that is the one will really hurt you in a long run.......arguing with a cop is not good since the court usually favors them.........if you do have to ask, ask nicely.......
I hope you get the exhibition part off since that is the one will really hurt you in a long run.......arguing with a cop is not good since the court usually favors them.........if you do have to ask, ask nicely.......
Lawyer up. Unless you are lucky, it's gonna cost you a ridiculous amount of money either way.
FWIW, depending on the jursidcition, Exhibition of Speed can be serious charge. I was written up for it over 20 years ago. I was shocked to find it was a MISDEMEANOR and the max penalty included jail time.
Check into the laws in your area and find what the maximum fines & penalties are. $1,000 for an attorney will probably look cheap.
FWIW, depending on the jursidcition, Exhibition of Speed can be serious charge. I was written up for it over 20 years ago. I was shocked to find it was a MISDEMEANOR and the max penalty included jail time.
Check into the laws in your area and find what the maximum fines & penalties are. $1,000 for an attorney will probably look cheap.
Originally Posted by baddgene
Here's what I did in my situation. 2 years ago when I had the misfortune to be living in VA (no offense Virginians, but VA is the most restrictive state in which I've lived), I got a ticket for going 82 on the highway. Automatic reckless driving because anything over 80 MPH or 15 over the posted speed limit is considered reckless driving in the Commonwealth. I took one of those online Defensive Driving courses before going to court, and asked the judge if he'd reduce the charge to speeding. Didn't give him any BS, just said I made a mistake. He reduced the charge and made me pay a $100 fine. Better than the alternative. BTW, Traffic Court is all about the Benjamins. 

and like everyone says, don't even think about NOT getting a lawyer.
Originally Posted by svtlover
I was talking nicely to the officer. I now if I started talking
smack it was going to be worst.
smack it was going to be worst.
You cant always spell stuff the way it sounds.
The "Cop didnt see" you and "it was going to be worse" Seems to be a problem with tense - Maybe the experience has you so tense that you mixed up the tense.
Doug
Originally Posted by halflife
He drives a GMC, maybe he deserved the ticket 

"Your Honor, I have been charged with peeling my tires and a display of excessive speed but, as you can plainly see on my vehicle registration, I drive a GMC."



