Need a traffic attorney in Chesapeake, Virginia.

brian0128 · 09-12-2012, 02:14 PM

Anyone have any recommendations? I got a ticket doing 77 in a 55. Officer didn't write me up for reckless which I'm grateful for. I'm military and live in MD with an Indiana license.

I don't want the points so I'd like to find a traffic attorney to represent me I court without me having to be there. So far I've found an attorney in Chesapeake that will charge $350 to try and get it knocked down to a fine only violation

It might be hard to get it knocked down to improper equipment since I was driving a rental F-150 but it's worth a shot.

2theextreme · 09-12-2012, 02:21 PM

What is the name of the attorney? When I lived in Hampton I was charged with reckless driving and got an attorney for $350. In the end I had to attend the drivers course classes and everything was dropped.....and I ended up with +5 points on my license.

Funny how things work out....I total my car and the other persons car and I end up with positive points on my license. *shrugs*

dmhenderson · 09-12-2012, 03:08 PM

Those are "kill points"

dmhenderson · 09-12-2012, 03:10 PM

Bottom line is that traffic attorneys are almost never worth it unless you're being charged with a crime (and not a moving violation) like reckless.

You get some bored traffic court judge who doesn't care that you brought a lawyer with you and then you're out lawyer fees etc.

The cop will also testify that he has already reduced your penalty so...

MightyBobo · 09-12-2012, 07:58 PM

I received a nasty "Exhibition of Speed" ticket back in Nebraska (read: street racing on backroads).

Paid $200 for a good lawyer and the ticket completely disappeared.

I'd see if you can take the class, that usually gets rid of everything, but can only be used once a year or two.

eastwest2300 · 09-12-2012, 11:27 PM

Yeah just take a traffic class.. you'll be fine, i would think.

09-12-2012, 02:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
brian0128 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crofton, MD Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 14	Need a traffic attorney in Chesapeake, Virginia. Anyone have any recommendations? I got a ticket doing 77 in a 55. Officer didn't write me up for reckless which I'm grateful for. I'm military and live in MD with an Indiana license. I don't want the points so I'd like to find a traffic attorney to represent me I court without me having to be there. So far I've found an attorney in Chesapeake that will charge $350 to try and get it knocked down to a fine only violation It might be hard to get it knocked down to improper equipment since I was driving a rental F-150 but it's worth a shot.

09-12-2012, 02:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	What is the name of the attorney? When I lived in Hampton I was charged with reckless driving and got an attorney for $350. In the end I had to attend the drivers course classes and everything was dropped.....and I ended up with +5 points on my license. Funny how things work out....I total my car and the other persons car and I end up with positive points on my license. shrugs __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

09-12-2012, 03:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Those are "kill points" __________________

09-12-2012, 03:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Bottom line is that traffic attorneys are almost never worth it unless you're being charged with a crime (and not a moving violation) like reckless. You get some bored traffic court judge who doesn't care that you brought a lawyer with you and then you're out lawyer fees etc. The cop will also testify that he has already reduced your penalty so... __________________

09-12-2012, 07:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	I received a nasty "Exhibition of Speed" ticket back in Nebraska (read: street racing on backroads). Paid $200 for a good lawyer and the ticket completely disappeared. I'd see if you can take the class, that usually gets rid of everything, but can only be used once a year or two. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

09-12-2012, 11:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,007 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684551	Yeah just take a traffic class.. you'll be fine, i would think. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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