Speeding Ticket options..

[murphy1244]

If you have +5 points and ticket is 4 points you are still +1, so pay and move on..

 

[chad22]

This article should have been titled "How to act like an irresponsible whining teenager that shows no gratitude for having been cut a break." By an irresponsible whining college student who cries when getting a ticket.

The article has advice that probably worked in the author's situation and has been grossly misapplied to the general case. This is why you hire a lawyer. They are trained in multiple techniques to get the charges reduced without pissing off the judge/cop. They should have a professional credibility that they bring to the case and as your advocate they will seem much less whiny even if they tell the judge the same thing you would.

PLEASE don't take this as a personal attack ladytonka. I just disagree with the advice.

I agree. Once again no offence. This advice from that (STUDENT) would probably just make things worse on you. I wouldn't go to all that trouble. I would just pay the fine and move on with my life. xd

I'm thinking I read that article once before.

Chad

 

[creekbend]

In regards to the post by the member that stated a possible solution to having a speeding ticket dismissed by the initial LEO, I would like to add some actual facts pertinent to LAW procedures. Rest assured that it isn't my intention to ridicule the TBN member, but to add conflicting substance to the alleged author's - law student -comments in regards to the link provided. I just made a phone call to my youngest Brother, who graduated from the University of Tennessee Law School. He was a part time professor at ETSU for several years, in addition with his position as a member of a Law Firm. He is presently working for an agency that is involved with National Security. He advised me that there is actually a Felony charge on the "Books" in many States relating to "Attempting to influence a Public Servant". If LEO's would agree to meet with parties that wanted to discuss the dismissal of tickets, they would have little time left to actually enforce the Laws on the Books. In regards to making a call to the "Judge" or "Prosecuting Attorney", in order to discuss the case, your chances are better in winning the Lottery. Not only my thoughts, but FACTS. Thanks for listening. BTW, my Brother usually doesn't resort to name calling, but one of the words he used to describe the alleged law student, was a "CLOWN".

 

[JHTFarmer]

Here in Louisiana you go pay money to a lawyer and the ticket goes away. This is how the game works: lawyer "donates" a lot of money to the judge's campaign war chest. The happy judge then dismisses tickets for his favorite attorneys. So the judge makes money, the attorney makes money and your ticket goes bye-bye. It's a win-win situation. Lol

 

[dgl24087]

I have 5 POSITIVE points, which is the max you can accrue in VA..

Brian

I figured you were in VA, as am I. My observations of traffic court in the Roanoke area are that with a good driving record, the judge will allow you to go to a one day traffic school so you won't lose your +5. On a good day the judge may drop the ticket entirely . Its a shame points peak at +5, I would be about +20.

 

[Cat_Driver]

It's simple, get an extension on a court date.Chances are the officer will be off on the new day set on the calender day or will not come in to defend ONE ticket.
I did it of my wife who hot an illegal turn ticket, the officer never showed u, case was dismissed.

 

[brin]

It's simple, get an extension on a court date.Chances are the officer will be off on the new day set on the calender day or will not come in to defend ONE ticket.
I did it of my wife who hot an illegal turn ticket, the officer never showed u, case was dismissed.

I agree, you sure stand a better chance getting a continuance...It goes to the back of the officers mind then...

 

[creekbend]

Here in Louisiana you go pay money to a lawyer and the ticket goes away. This is how the game works: lawyer "donates" a lot of money to the judge's campaign war chest. The happy judge then dismisses tickets for his favorite attorneys. So the judge makes money, the attorney makes money and your ticket goes bye-bye. It's a win-win situation. Lol

Dear Sir: Your previous description of law proceedings pertinent and prevalent to speeding tickets is RIPE with the smell of Plagiarism and CORRUPTION. Just a thought? What prevents a LEO from issuing tickets without merit, when the JUDGE'S campaign coffers are running low? Rest assured that it isn't my intention to show you any Disrespect in any form or fashion. My statements are directed toward the so called COURT SYSTEM in your State. This behavior is antiquated and definitely not consistent with properly conducted legal proceedings. I disagree with this type of conduct and behavior, whether it be advocated or practiced by any of the Court systems. This includes, Local, State, or Federal levels.

 

[Lava Rancher]

I figured you were in VA, as am I. My observations of traffic court in the Roanoke area are that with a good driving record, the judge will allow you to go to a one day traffic school so you won't lose your +5. On a good day the judge may drop the ticket entirely . Its a shame points peak at +5, I would be about +20.

Solid advice. At least in California where I reside and have some knowledge, paying an attorney to help with traffic court is a waste of money. If a commercial driver it may be worthwhile but for your average driver not at all. The standard of law practiced by the traffic law attorneys that I've observed is shameful.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

I got a good giggle out of this one.... dam lawyers - ruining the world is a real common thought from the masses.... then as soon as something goes against a person first thing they do is shout out to a lawyer to get them off. even though in this case for example this gentleman admits he broke the law by a really good margin and already given somewhat of a break.

hard time figuring out people sometimes. Laws only apply to others (not me) is something I see and hear too often these days.