Speeding Ticket Advice Please

Benstuck · 01-08-2015, 01:42 PM

I was driving on I-10 to the casinos in Lake Charles, Louisiana and I got pulled over for doing 98 in a 70. I was just one of many drivers speeding but was the only one that got caught. Regardless, I cannot do defensive driving because I had to do it for a moving violation I got back in September 2013. I called the court to see what my options are and clerk stated that since I was in such excess of speed, I have to go to the court date and that she cannot do anything for me over the phone.

I have no problem going to the court, I just wonder if I can ask for deferred adjudication or perhaps another option to where it does not appear on my license? Before this ticket, my license is clean and I would like to keep it that way. I've read online that lawyers are pointless and expensive. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Whostheboss · 01-08-2015, 02:05 PM

Don't get a lawyer, their fees are probably higher than the ticket price.
Here in CT, You can ask to donate the price of the ticket to a Charity or perform Community service which removes the point from your license.
So your best option now is to do the Defensive driving class again.

upstatedoc · 01-08-2015, 03:01 PM

The fact that the clerk said there was nothing she could do for you and to show up for the court date would make ME go out and lawyer up. You may be their "big fish" of the day. You get nailed with that and it will be a big fine and ^^ insurance premiums for 39 months.

bimmerfrk · 01-08-2015, 03:02 PM

pay it move on with life.

gtron · 01-08-2015, 03:03 PM

always get an attorney. sure it cost more but the chances of it not being on your record are much better. it's a bit of a gamble but worth it imo. plus you don't have to wait for everyone else to go in front of you. people with attorney's go to the front of the line.

smithf80 · 01-08-2015, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerfrk

pay it move on with life.

He still is going to want to make sure he gets no points tho.

As the other have said, get a lawyer.

gtron · 01-08-2015, 03:50 PM

speaking of gamble, the last time i paid for an attorney for my wife, the cop didn't show up. he was like "thanks for the loot, kid! have a nice day!"

still... i would get one every time.

Benstuck · 01-08-2015, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Whostheboss

Don't get a lawyer, their fees are probably higher than the ticket price.
Here in CT, You can ask to donate the price of the ticket to a Charity or perform Community service which removes the point from your license.
So your best option now is to do the Defensive driving class again.

I hope I can take it, but I recall reading that if I have taken it in the past year, I cannot take it again to resolve a ticket. However, I am not entirely sure on that. If that will solve it and just pay a fee, I will be more than gladly do it.

Benstuck · 01-08-2015, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerfrk

pay it move on with life.

I would like to pay a fee and ensure that it does not appear on my drivers license.

That's plan A.

Plan B is to pay the fine and it will appear on my record.

I am just wondering if I could use Deferred Adjudication.

Benstuck · 01-08-2015, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gtron

speaking of gamble, the last time i paid for an attorney for my wife, the cop didn't show up. he was like "thanks for the loot, kid! have a nice day!"

still... i would get one every time.

That would be my good luck if cop doesn't show up haha I'm praying for that to occur.

Benstuck · 01-08-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Parry

Head back to the casino, see if you can roll a hard 8. Use the winnings to pay the ticket/lawyer and get a high class hooker.

lol unfortunately I am no professional and most of the time, I win based on luck.

Benstuck · 01-08-2015, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by smithe90

He still is going to want to make sure he gets no points tho.

As the other have said, get a lawyer.

Either way I know I am going to end up paying money, I just hope that using a lawyer will actually benefit me vs not using one.

I also have to consider that I live in Houston and have to drive to Lake Charles for the court date, so idk how that would work with a lawyer.

Benstuck · 01-08-2015, 04:21 PM

If I do a lawyer, would it be wise to pursue a lawyer there locally vs here in Houston?

My lucky day would be if cop doesn't show up, but I've never had that happen in my past speeding tickets, so thats a long shot.

PINeely · 01-08-2015, 04:24 PM

One thing that a lot of people do here is reschedule the court date a couple of times. Most cops only go to court once or twice a week and schedule all of their tickets for that date so by rescheduling you increase the chances of him not being there. Schedule it near a holiday if you can for further increased odds

Benstuck · 01-08-2015, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PINeely

One thing that a lot of people do here is reschedule the court date a couple of times. Most cops only go to court once or twice a week and schedule all of their tickets for that date so by rescheduling you increase the chances of him not being there. Schedule it near a holiday if you can for further increased odds

By rescheduling, are the cops also notified of the new court date? My court date is Monday, 2/9/15, closest holiday is Valentine's Day haha

PINeely · 01-08-2015, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Skhmund

By rescheduling, are the cops also notified of the new court date? My court date is Monday, 2/9/15, closest holiday is Valentine's Day haha

The officer will be notified but if it doesn't mesh with another of his days then I doubt he'll make time for it. Say he writes 100 tickets in a month and 90 of them are going to show up on the scheduled day, he probably isn't going to come in on his day off for the other 10. But I've rescheduled twice in a row before and still had him show up so there's that. Playing probability for a lazy cop basically, haha

Benstuck · 01-08-2015, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PINeely

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Originally Posted by Skhmund

By rescheduling, are the cops also notified of the new court date? My court date is Monday, 2/9/15, closest holiday is Valentine's Day haha

The officer will be notified but if it doesn't mesh with another of his days then I doubt he'll make time for it. Say he writes 100 tickets in a month and 90 of them are going to show up on the scheduled day, he probably isn't going to come in on his day off for the other 10. But I've rescheduled twice in a row before and still had him show up so there's that. Playing probability for a lazy cop basically, haha

Do you recommend getting a local lawyer there or should I just find one here in Houston?

Time · 01-08-2015, 05:30 PM

1- goto court, maybe the cop won't show up

2- if he does show, see if the prosecutor is willing to drop the ticket to a non moving violation

3- if they don't, ask for a continuance and go find a lawyer.

Benstuck · 01-08-2015, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ///MMB

1- goto court, maybe the cop won't show up

2- if he does show, see if the prosecutor is willing to drop the ticket to a non moving violation

3- if they don't, ask for a continuance and go find a lawyer.

Is #2 even possible?

PINeely · 01-08-2015, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Skhmund

Do you recommend getting a local lawyer there or should I just find one here in Houston?

That depends on whether you are going to court there or in Houston. If you are going to their court use a lawyer from that county and use a local one if you are going to court in Houston. A lawyer local to that county will have more clout in the court than one in another county.

Benstuck · 01-08-2015, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by PINeely

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skhmund

Do you recommend getting a local lawyer there or should I just find one here in Houston?

That depends on whether you are going to court there or in Houston. If you are going to their court use a lawyer from that county and use a local one if you are going to court in Houston. A lawyer local to that county will have more clout in the court than one in another county.

OK thank you

bimmerfrk · 01-09-2015, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Skhmund

If I do a lawyer, would it be wise to pursue a lawyer there locally vs here in Houston?

My lucky day would be if cop doesn't show up, but I've never had that happen in my past speeding tickets, so thats a long shot.

Ghost of Johnnie Cochran, only the best.

He will fly up in that mofo have you put on a glove, if that shit don't fit they will acquit.

Pay it move on with life. What's the lawyer going to say that you cant say yourself anyway....

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