First ticket ever and it's Reckless Driving (insurance, school)

[Randomdude]

Originally Posted by dolci

Not disagreeing entirely however, I also am aware of positions which request whether there has been ANY criminal activity, including traffic violations. (I heard this from a friend that is an atty although he cannot represent me as he does domestic abuse law)

That doesnt mean he cant represent you, that just means he doesnt really know what hes doing as far as traffic or criminal court.

He would probably be the best source for you, since he likely knows good traffic court lawyers on a first name basis.

[dolci]

Possibly - except he doesn't know anybody in the Hampton Roads area of VA (unfortunately). Luckily, I am on a number of less localized message boards and I may have found someone to represent me. (As it is a friend of a friend that I have met once before, there is also a certain comfort level there)

[DFGebo]

You do have other options.

For example, you could move to Botswana, where there are no extradition treaties.

Judging by this website, it seems like a pleasant place.

:: Botswana Tourism Board ::


Or you could steal another person's identity. That happens all the time on television and investigators are always dumbfounded.

[dolci]

Thank you - that is the first time I have laughed in 4 days.

[Georgepl]

You could show up to court naked and really drunk and I bet the judge forgets all about the traffic infraction.

[dolci]

Hmmmm - yup, you're right!

[nycricanpapi]

Originally Posted by Erma

If you were stopped by state patrol, getting a lawyer won't help from what I've seen in traffic court cases when I had jury duty.
25 over the speed limit...wow! I guess you weren't paying attention

No the thing is that in Va it is a very strict state. I hate it here. With all the regulations and everything.

[nycricanpapi]

Originally Posted by dolci

I am absolutely horrified. On Monday I was taking my 10-year old daughter and a friend to VA Beach for 2 days. I borrowed a friends' car as mine has no air conditioning and is on its last legs (not an excuse-just explaining).

The girls were singing Journey in the back seat and I was joining in. I admit that I was not paying full attention to my speed.

The officer clocked me at 80 mph in a 55.

I have a perfectly clean driving record. Obviously, I need to show up for court (there is no other option) but should I try and hire a lawyer?

Can someone recommend one that won't cost me a fortune - again, not trying to be cheap but am in the middle of a divorce and bankrupty. (Gee - this is beginning to sound like a bad country song).

Thanks.

Yeah I hear you VA state sucks in big time. They have so many regulations here. It's crazy. Well what you can do is to have your car calibrated, and then tell that to the judge. Also if you go to a Driving class. You can get your points back that were deducted from your license, you can get them back if you go to the driving class. You go there for 1 day and take the class, and then they will give you the test in the same day Then when you pass the test they will give u a certification. Then you can take the certification paper to the judge.

Good luck, and try not to drive fast in VA. It is too strict here, Can you believe that they can give you a ticket if you curse.. I was like wow! lol..

[Erma]

Originally Posted by nycricanpapi

Yeah I hear you VA state sucks in big time. They have so many regulations here.
Good luck, and try not to drive fast in VA. It is too strict here, Can you believe that they can give you a ticket if you curse.. I was like wow! lol..

We have strict driving laws because so many people have been killed here each year. Wish no one would die, but then........
Virginia sees dramatic drop in highway deaths | TraumaSurvivor.org (http://www.traumasurvivor.org/virginia-sees-dramatic-drop-in-highway-deaths - broken link)

[Huckleberry3911948]

get a lawyer and slow down. fyi i was having fun with my children does not work in court.