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Unread 03-18-2012, 05:38 PM
 
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Default help please! Speeding Ticket in Watauga County
Hello! I just received a speeding ticket for 74 in a 55mph area. I've looked into the consequences of 15&over in NC and I really cannot afford to lose my driver's license.

I was kind of wondering what my best options are. Would I be able to plea it down with a DA? Or should I hire a lawyer? Or would asking to use a PJC be most effective?

Thank you for your input!
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Unread 03-19-2012, 06:54 AM
 
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Getting a lawyer is probably your best bet.
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Unread 03-19-2012, 07:51 AM
 
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Absolutely hire an attorney. It won't even cost that much.
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Unread 03-19-2012, 08:33 AM
 
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Meet the DA the morning of, sign your name, plea for judgement. Lawyer will do the same, unless you have a case and then get a lawyer. almost 20 miles over, not great. Good luck
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Unread 03-19-2012, 08:45 AM
 
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Meet the DA the morning of, sign your name, plea for judgement. Lawyer will do the same, unless you have a case and then get a lawyer. almost 20 miles over, not great. Good luck

I ended up doing this. After discussing with a lawyer, they said that the plea offered to me was about as best as they could do unless I got really lucky but with my record they didn't think so. So I went with a plea for a reduced charge and paid upfront.

Thank you everyone!
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Unread 03-20-2012, 12:08 PM
 
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I ended up doing this. After discussing with a lawyer, they said that the plea offered to me was about as best as they could do unless I got really lucky but with my record they didn't think so. So I went with a plea for a reduced charge and paid upfront.

Thank you everyone!
Did you have to pay the lawyer, too?
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