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Old 09-01-2009, 09:23 AM
 
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I was recently pulled over for a traffic offense. I am interested in a obtaining a plea bargain without hiring a lawyer. However, whenever I call the state's attorney's office, the receptionist tells me that the prosecutor will only talk to me in court - how do I circumvent this? Must I hire a lawyer? I bet lawyers do not have as much trouble getting ahold of public officials.

Any advice? Thanks.
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Old 09-01-2009, 09:31 AM
 
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What sort of moving violation?

Minor things (such as speeding, improper merging, traffic control device violation) you may be offered "court supervision" -- a kind of "guilt but willing to pay fine and be good for the next 6 months" arrangement designed to protect your insurance rate and still get revenue to the courts / municipality.

If you got a DUI or any sort of collision GET AN ATTORNEY ASAP.
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Old 09-01-2009, 12:22 PM
 
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Scott's law. I read in the a thread about Scott's law that someone from out of state was able to work out a plea bargain with the state's attorney without having to appear in court. I am interested in doing something similar.
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Old 09-01-2009, 12:33 PM
 
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If you did not actually hit anything it is very unlikely that you will be fined the full $10,000. It is pretty likely that you will have to pay a considerable fine (more than $200 is not uncommon). Might be worth talking to an attorney about the details, at the very least an attorney could ask for what evidence the State's Attorney will be presenting.

If the officer has video of you literally buzzing an active emergency stop it would be smart to come to court prepared...
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Old 09-01-2009, 12:35 PM
 
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Hahaha, thanks.
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