If you get caught going 120mph in a 65mph zone, is there any way to keep the ticket of your record, as in the insurance never seeing that you got one? Can a lawyer get rid of it with enough money??
If you get caught going 120mph in a 65mph zone, is there any way to keep the ticket of your record, as in the insurance never seeing that you got one? Can a lawyer get rid of it with enough money??
You're lucky you still have your license. In certain states the cop would laugh at you as he tore your driver's license into tiny fucking pieces.
Get a lawyer and hope the prosecutor can reduce it to 90 in 65 or something like that. No way you're walking away from this one without points.
Just get a lawyer. Usually the cop won't show for court, and if he does, you'll probably get it deferred.
Yup. Most of those traffic ticket defense guys know the prosecutor and can usually work something out if the cop shows up for trial. Better do it sooner than later b/c if you miss the initial court appearance date or wait too long, you might have to pay a higher attorney fee.
You could try showing up for court, see if the cop does, and if he does, get a continuance, and try going again - can only do this 1-2x typically though.
Not the first time, but subsequent times, you better have good reasons. Example, researching information on the officer and his tactics, radar has been calibrated, records that show the calibration frequency :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
We don't have a point system here in Texas, and the city just wants your money. I have a friend that is a cop, and he said you will get some hefty fines, but no sure if you can keep it from the insurance. He also told me that they will not chase you for too long, it policy for them....he even told me that all of the fast bikes down here, they do what they want, unless they murdered or robbed somebody, they just let them speed by because they can't catch them and it isnt worth it to them, their cars don't go fast enough!!
As always, one's experiences may vary. I've never heard of a single continuance not being granted, usually the excuse given is you are considering getting an attorney. I've seen second continuances given when an attorney is involved, i.e., getting documents in order (e.g., driving record, etc.), but one may well be able to get a second continuance themselves, on the basis of getting documentation together (whether for their own defense or for their potential attorney). Some places a second continuance might not be available, at least not without an attorney, but that's probably infrequent.
If you get caught going 120mph in a 65mph zone, is there any way to keep the ticket of your record, as in the insurance never seeing that you got one? Can a lawyer get rid of it with enough money??
Throw enough money at something and you can get out of anything.
We don't have a point system here in Texas, and the city just wants your money.
The law was changed last year:
Points system
The Driver Responsibility law (in House bill 3588) establishes a system that assigns points to moving violations classified as Class C misdemeanors and applies surcharges to offenders, based on the type of offense and the time period in which the citation was received. For each conviction, DPS will assign points to a person’s license as follows:
Two points for a moving violation conviction in Texas or that of another state.
Points will not be assigned for speeding less than 10% over the posted limit or seat belt convictions.
Three points for a moving violation conviction in Texas or another state that resulted in a vehicle crash.
Points remain on the driver record for a period of three years. Additionally, a conviction that becomes final before September 1, 2003, will not apply to the assessment of points under the program. This program does not replace other administrative suspension, revocations or cancellation actions that result from these same convictions.
Driver surcharges
DPS will assess a surcharge when the driver accumulates a total of six points or more on their record during a three-year period. The driver must pay a $100 surcharge for the first six points and $25 for each additional point.
Annual surcharges for certain convictions
Drivers who receive a conviction for DWI or a DWI-related offense, failure to maintain financial responsibility or driving while license invalid will pay an annual surcharge for a period of three years. No points are placed on driver records for these offenses because the fine is automatic on the first offense.
A first-time DWI results in a $1,000 surcharge, paid annually for three years. A second-time DWI results in a $1,500 surcharge, paid annually for three years. The charges are cumulative. For example a driver could pay $1,000 as a result of their first DWI and an additional $1,500 for their second DWI, paying a total of $2,500 annually.
A conviction for driving while license is invalid or failure to maintain financial responsibility results in a surcharge of $250, paid annually for three years. A driver who is convicted of driving without a valid license receives a $100 per year surcharge for three years.
The surcharge assessed for this program is in addition to other reinstatement fees required for other administrative actions.
Driver notification of surcharge and license revocation
DPS will notify the offending driver of the assessment of a surcharge on their license, via first-class mail. The notice will state the surcharge must be paid. Drivers who do not pay their surcharge within 30 days after the notice is sent will have their driving privileges revoked. The license will remain revoked until the person pays all surcharges and related costs, such as service/collection fees.
Who receives money from the surcharges
Each surcharge collected by the department under this law will be remitted to the Comptroller, on a monthly basis. Trauma centers and county and regional emergency medical services will receive 49.5 percent of the collected money, and the Texas Mobility fund will receive 49.5 percent of the collected money. The money that goes to trauma centers will be handled by the Texas Department of Health, while the Texas Department of Transportation will handle money going to the Mobility fund, which funds highway projects, including the TransTexas Corridor. The remaining one percent of the collected money will go to DPS for operation of the Driver Responsibility program.
The Driver Responsibility Program was passed into law as part of House bill 3588, article 10. (The text of the law is located at http://www.capitol.state.tx.us, page 152 of the Adobe text version.)
Yes, but not very likely. With that offense, count on the judge extending every possible accommodation to the prosecutor.
Do not, for even a moment, think of stepping foot into that Courtroom without an attorney. You are a ball's hair short of doubling the posted limit. They are going to shit hammer you if you don't get prepared.
Also, I don't care if your lawyer and the prosecutor are golf buddies. You still have to have a judge sign off on it. I have seen judges refuse a plea on a lot smaller offense. A judge is not going to give you an easy deal and be left to answer questions to a reporter if you ever injure someone in the next 100 years.
It's not the end of the world, but if you are not prepared its going to feel like it. Every courthouse has a few attorneys who are there everyday. Find one for the Courthouse where your ticket is returnable and you will get the best possible deal. You don't need Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., Esq. and you don't need the most expensive attorney in your town. Just get one of the regulars. Any attorney should be able to refer you to a regular.
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