Brennan Huff Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 33 in 15. I didn’t realize it was 15 but I probably should have. I know I should at least go to traffic court but should I get a lawyer? Any help would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Can you prove there were no School Zone signs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 16 minutes ago, Another Fan said: Can you prove there were no School Zone signs? Im sure there were school zone signs, I’m just an idiot. The cop wasn’t a dick or anything he told me to show up to court and he’d help me out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Pay your fine. They have free money, and sanctimony, on their side. You aren't winning against that. Time is money, too. Is it worth it spending five hours in court? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziltoid Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 You don't fight it with a lawyer per se, but plead not guilty and show up for the court date. They will most likely reduce your sin to a fine only, if points are involved. At least this was the accepted course of action pre-covaids. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 17 minutes ago, Brennan Huff said: Im sure there were school zone signs, I’m just an idiot. The cop wasn’t a dick or anything he told me to show up to court and he’d help me out Then that's what you should do, without a lawyer. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 If first offense, go by yourself and try to plea it down. If you will lose license, lawyer up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Either get a lawyer or pay it if you can keep it off your record. From personal experience, don't fight it without a lawyer if pleading not guilty means you lose the right to keep it off your record. municipalities want your money, and judges side with cops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandBillsFan Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Not sure in what state you got the ticket, but I know several parts of the country have places like, "The Ticket Clinic." Basically a law firm that only handles traffic violations. Several of these I have used. They basically have a flat fee per offense, in my case it was $115 for a 13 mile over speeding ticket. They guarantee the ticket to be dropped. If they lose, they refund your $115 fee. These types of organizations worked for me. I see it as a no brainer as you get the lawyer for free in the event they can't help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, IslandBillsFan said: Not sure in what state you got the ticket, but I know several parts of the country have places like, "The Ticket Clinic." Basically a law firm that only handles traffic violations. Several of these I have used. They basically have a flat fee per offense, in my case it was $115 for a 13 mile over speeding ticket. They guarantee the ticket to be dropped. If they lose, they refund your $115 fee. These types of organizations worked for me. I see it as a no brainer as you get the lawyer for free in the event they can't help you. Is this legit? I’m in NY state Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Some municipalities would rather keep the money than send it to Albany. Try writing to the local DA and see if they'll knock it down to something like a parking ticket. It'll still cost you money, but it won't put any points on your license. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 no you shouldn't. You will be wasting time and money. There's no getting out of that one. Maybe try to get it reduced and it likely will not go on insurance. You can get it reduced without a lawyer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 When my son was under 25 I used to joke we had attorney on speed dial to deal with traffic tickets. He could not afford the insurance bump. If you pay an attorney, it "should" be converted to a non-points ticket. It will cost you the attorney fee + the ticket and court fees, but no points to your license. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Brennan Huff said: Im sure there were school zone signs, I’m just an idiot. The cop wasn’t a dick or anything he told me to show up to court and he’d help me out I’m not sure “I’m just an idiot” qualifies as a valid legal defense, but if he’s willing to back you up and testify “yes, your honor, he is in fact an idiot”, I’d love to hear how it goes! My mom got a ticket in a school zone once. It was expensive. I doubt I’d pay for an attorney, but if showing can reduce the fine or the points, it’s worth your time. Maybe he won’t show? Does it then get thrown out? . Edited September 15, 2020 by Augie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 if you can't prove your innocence maybe the cops good word will lower the fine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig1Hunter Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Brennan Huff said: Is this legit? I’m in NY state Dude, the cop told you to show and court and he would help you out. If you have the time, i would follow his suggestion. If he doesn’t show, you win. If he shows, hopefully he can work with you and get the fine knocked down or the points removed. The ticket clinic is a rip off (i have a good friend who is an attorney with them) unless you just flat out don’t have the time to go to court yourself. They won’t do anything that you can’t do yourself. if you have a horrid driving record, i’d prob just pay it. The judge can jack up your fine in court if they want to. Edited September 15, 2020 by Sig1Hunter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Is the school even open? I'm not sure whether or not that matters, but I'm curious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 As people have stated, in NYS one should never plead guilty to a speeding ticket. When you do that all of the fine money goes to the state and the points on your license will cause your insurance rates to escalate. By going to traffic court, they will almost always offer you a plea deal to reduce the infraction to parking tickets. They offer this because the municipality where the infraction occurred keeps the revenue from parking tickets, not NYS. You will pay a fine, but no points will go on your license and your insurance rates will not rise. Now, what I am unsure of is what the post-Covid court situation is like. I believe that most courts are currently virtual, with Skype sessions being the norm. I would attempt to call your local court to see what the current protocol is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 17 minutes ago, shrader said: Is the school even open? I'm not sure whether or not that matters, but I'm curious. not positive but I think the reduced speed limit only applies when school is in session or a school activity is in progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 50 minutes ago, Foxx said: not positive but I think the reduced speed limit only applies when school is in session or a school activity is in progress. Open or not most speed limits near schools are 25 MPH. When school is open and the light is flashing then it drops to 15 MPH. Kids still like to use the fields or rec areas of schools 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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