Need advice on a reckless ticket in VA

Jessobear · 06-04-2011, 01:36 PM

First off let me start by saying that this is not a thread where I'm trying to ask how to get out of this ticket. I was speeding and that's the end of the story. I was on 295 near Richmond heading to OBX and got nailed for 92 in a 70. It was stupid, I just wasn't paying attention and let my speed creep way up on an open section of road.

So the advice I'm looking for is do I get a lawyer or not? It's actually pretty funny, my name must have gone into some database because I've probably gotten 15 letters from traffic lawyers offering to represent me. My initial thought was just to show up, plead guilty and pay the ticket. I have one previous speeding ticket in Fairfax County in 2009 for 15 over. No other VA traffic tickets.

Help me understand the theory behind getting a lawyer here. My concern is that I'd just pay a couple hundred bucks for some lawyer and end up with the same damn fine.

eastwest2300 · 06-04-2011, 02:01 PM

Damn, bro.. sorry to hear about this.

ak6ar · 06-04-2011, 02:04 PM

The suggestion I would give is definitely get a lawyer. In my personal experience (YMMV) getting a good lawyer for this type of thing is worth it. I would definitely get a good lawyer who knows the local district/court where you got the ticket (it makes a difference if the lawyer knows the DA).

frost · 06-04-2011, 02:09 PM

In my mind, the only reason to get a lawyer for a ticket is if you are facing jail time or the loss of your license.

BennytheBlade · 06-04-2011, 03:27 PM

Its not the money for the fine I would worry about but some insurance companies will rip you for speeding that much over the limit. If you know a good lawyer or can talk to someone who knows one, might be worth it.

cfweber · 06-04-2011, 04:10 PM

if you have to ask, then it is time to hire a good attorney.

no apologies.

in this country when good people make a mistake

the smart play is to spend your money

do it

PapoZalsa · 06-04-2011, 06:01 PM

Get a lawyer since you already had another ticket in the past.

FL 4Motion · 06-04-2011, 06:08 PM

+1 on getting a lawyer, better chance of possibly avoiding points on your license.

Red__Zed · 06-04-2011, 06:13 PM

Dont admit to speeding man. Either get a lawyer, or put together a case doubting the clocking of you. Even if you were speeding, they have to prove you were. If the radar gun had issues, it goes away.

At a minimum, you need to get it knocked down from reckless, unless you want a misdemeanor on your record.

Red__Zed · 06-04-2011, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

In my mind, the only reason to get a lawyer for a ticket is if you are facing jail time or the loss of your license.

Not in va.

c41006 · 06-04-2011, 06:32 PM

I would say get a lawyer

frost · 06-04-2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Dont admit to speeding man. Either get a lawyer, or put together a case doubting the clocking of you. Even if you were speeding, they have to prove you were. If the radar gun had issues, it goes away.

At a minimum, you need to get it knocked down from reckless, unless you want a misdemeanor on your record.

Everyone has this dream that they are going to go into the courtroom and somehow get the cop to flub up and the case gets dismissed. Just my opinion, but I'd think a better plan would be planning on going to court to own up to screwing up, asking for forgiveness in the form of reducing the crime, and letting the cards fall where they may.

Again, just the opinion of this guy, but going in there trying to disprove the radar is likely to just annoy both the cop and the judge.

m4a1mustang · 06-04-2011, 07:23 PM

Reckless in VA... get a lawyer!

superchargedg · 06-04-2011, 07:39 PM

Def get a lawyer cause in VA if not your fuked big time

dad · 06-04-2011, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessobear

First off let me start by saying that this is not a thread where I'm trying to ask how to get out of this ticket. I was speeding and that's the end of the story. I was on 295 near Richmond heading to OBX and got nailed for 92 in a 70. It was stupid, I just wasn't paying attention and let my speed creep way up on an open section of road.

So the advice I'm looking for is do I get a lawyer or not? It's actually pretty funny, my name must have gone into some database because I've probably gotten 15 letters from traffic lawyers offering to represent me. My initial thought was just to show up, plead guilty and pay the ticket. I have one previous speeding ticket in Fairfax County in 2009 for 15 over. No other VA traffic tickets.

Help me understand the theory behind getting a lawyer here. My concern is that I'd just pay a couple hundred bucks for some lawyer and end up with the same damn fine.

There is a number on your ticket for the Virginia Traffic code you broke. Google the number + Virginia traffic codes or laws , see what your up against!

06-04-2011, 01:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jessobear Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 201 Drives: '10 370Z Tour/Sp M6 Rep Power: 15	Need advice on a reckless ticket in VA First off let me start by saying that this is not a thread where I'm trying to ask how to get out of this ticket. I was speeding and that's the end of the story. I was on 295 near Richmond heading to OBX and got nailed for 92 in a 70. It was stupid, I just wasn't paying attention and let my speed creep way up on an open section of road. So the advice I'm looking for is do I get a lawyer or not? It's actually pretty funny, my name must have gone into some database because I've probably gotten 15 letters from traffic lawyers offering to represent me. My initial thought was just to show up, plead guilty and pay the ticket. I have one previous speeding ticket in Fairfax County in 2009 for 15 over. No other VA traffic tickets. Help me understand the theory behind getting a lawyer here. My concern is that I'd just pay a couple hundred bucks for some lawyer and end up with the same damn fine.

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cfweber Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Independence Posts: 388 Drives: 10 370Z BS 6 SP Rep Power: 15	lawyer up if you have to ask, then it is time to hire a good attorney. no apologies. in this country when good people make a mistake the smart play is to spend your money do it

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ak6ar Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington DC Age: 51 Posts: 55 Drives: 11 Z MB MT Rep Power: 14	The suggestion I would give is definitely get a lawyer. In my personal experience (YMMV) getting a good lawyer for this type of thing is worth it. I would definitely get a good lawyer who knows the local district/court where you got the ticket (it makes a difference if the lawyer knows the DA).

06-04-2011, 06:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701615	+1 on getting a lawyer, better chance of possibly avoiding points on your license.

06-04-2011, 06:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Dont admit to speeding man. Either get a lawyer, or put together a case doubting the clocking of you. Even if you were speeding, they have to prove you were. If the radar gun had issues, it goes away. At a minimum, you need to get it knocked down from reckless, unless you want a misdemeanor on your record.

06-04-2011, 06:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
c41006 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9,034 Drives: '10 G37 Coupe BO 7AT Rep Power: 114	I would say get a lawyer __________________ The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies room

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Reckless in VA... get a lawyer! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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superchargedg Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: timonium Posts: 144 Drives: 2003 g35 TT Rep Power: 14	Def get a lawyer cause in VA if not your fuked big time __________________ My car is bone stock...i promise.

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