Does getting a lawyer for a speeding ticket usually work?

Tmall · 06-30-2010, 02:44 PM

Just got dinged pretty good. And I'm wondering if this is actually worth my time, or do I just go an plead my case and hope for the best?

Dave · 06-30-2010, 02:48 PM

You're gonna pay for it but they make it substantially easier when you get to court and can help you avoid points

pauldun170 · 06-30-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

Just got dinged pretty good. And I'm wondering if this is actually worth my time, or do I just go an plead my case and hope for the best?

Were you speeding?
If so by how much?
Is the actual amount different than the amount you are being accused of?
Were you tagged by Laser,Radar, trailing (speed matching) or estimation?
Do you have a history of speeding?
Do you own an iPhone?
Are you prone to gaffes?
Can you pay cash?
Are still reading this?
Why not just tell me the movie you want to see?

derf · 06-30-2010, 02:53 PM

I dunno, ive had some decent luck winging it on my Own, in the case of drpa vs dave and derf, I got off with less of a fine, no points, and no lawyer fees.dave paid a speeding ticket 5mph over while I got a careless ticket. Go in see what the prosecutor is willing to give, if you are not happy tell thejudge you want a lawyer and need to hire one.

Kaneman · 06-30-2010, 03:05 PM

It used to work much better for me than it has over the past 5 years.

About 8 years ago I managed to get off of a 125mph in a 55 for $40 and nothing on my record, that included the lawyer's fee. Now about the only thing they can do for me is get me Deferred Adjudication without me having to show to court.

Tmall · 06-30-2010, 03:25 PM

Do I try to find out who the prosecutor is and contact them? Or do I speak with them on the day of my court date?

Papa_Complex · 06-30-2010, 03:27 PM

1) Depends. Are you in "stunt driving" law territory?

2) You want to apply for a "first attendance", at which you can discuss options with The Crown. You also want to request discovery of any and all evidence they have (officer's notes, etc.).

z06boy · 06-30-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

Do I try to find out who the prosecutor is and contact them? Or do I speak with them on the day of my court date?

The day of the court date here...not sure about where you live.

karl_1052 · 06-30-2010, 03:31 PM

I don't know about NS, but here we have ex police officers that will act as lawyers for you. The cost is usually about the same as the fine, but they try to get rid of the points, which will save assloads on insurance.

I believe they even waive their fees if they don't win.

Amber Lamps · 06-30-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

Do I try to find out who the prosecutor is and contact them? Or do I speak with them on the day of my court date?

In NC, you can go in to the court house and talk to the DA before hand, sometimes they'll deal, sometimes not. I got off for about $500 on my last ticket using a lawyer. Good luck, bro.

06-30-2010, 02:44 PM	#1
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Does getting a lawyer for a speeding ticket usually work? Just got dinged pretty good. And I'm wondering if this is actually worth my time, or do I just go an plead my case and hope for the best?

06-30-2010, 03:05 PM	#5
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	It used to work much better for me than it has over the past 5 years. About 8 years ago I managed to get off of a 125mph in a 55 for $40 and nothing on my record, that included the lawyer's fee. Now about the only thing they can do for me is get me Deferred Adjudication without me having to show to court. __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

06-30-2010, 03:27 PM	#7
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	1) Depends. Are you in "stunt driving" law territory? 2) You want to apply for a "first attendance", at which you can discuss options with The Crown. You also want to request discovery of any and all evidence they have (officer's notes, etc.). __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

06-30-2010, 03:31 PM	#9
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	I don't know about NS, but here we have ex police officers that will act as lawyers for you. The cost is usually about the same as the fine, but they try to get rid of the points, which will save assloads on insurance. I believe they even waive their fees if they don't win. __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

06-30-2010, 02:48 PM	#2
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	You're gonna pay for it but they make it substantially easier when you get to court and can help you avoid points

06-30-2010, 02:53 PM	#4
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I dunno, ive had some decent luck winging it on my Own, in the case of drpa vs dave and derf, I got off with less of a fine, no points, and no lawyer fees.dave paid a speeding ticket 5mph over while I got a careless ticket. Go in see what the prosecutor is willing to give, if you are not happy tell thejudge you want a lawyer and need to hire one.

06-30-2010, 03:25 PM	#6
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Do I try to find out who the prosecutor is and contact them? Or do I speak with them on the day of my court date?