Re: Speeding tickets, plea bargains, etc

[Erik Miner <axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mort try to hire a lawyer who works and has his (or her) practice in 
the jurisdiction the ticket was written. They will know the cops and 
the prosecutors much better and this makes a BIG difference on the 
break that they'll cut you.

Erik



>To PS, Paul and Steve:
>
>Thanks for the advice, guys.  Paul, that website on
>http://www.motorists.com/ is very useful.
>I think I'll take Steve's advice and get a lawyer.  I'm probably the world's
>worst negotiator, so in this case, I think I need professional help.
>
>Will let you know how it works out.
>
>Mort Harries
>Haworth NJ
>'00 ST
>
>
>you might want to visit the national motorists association for more tips:
>    http://www.motorists.com/
>
>paul
>===================
>Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 21:01:28 -0800 (PST)
>From: Steve Bergman <steverayb@xxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: Speeding tickets, plea bargains, etc
>
>Mort,
>
>The best advice I can offer is to get a lawyer.  I
>will always call one for any violation at this point.
>I was at 12 points last year and actually was sent a
>notice of revocation of my driving privelages.   I
>looked in (yes it's true) the yellow pages and found
>someone who even took calls on sunday night.  She said
>"no problem" and in three days had my most recent
>offence (running a yellow..ok it was a red light in
>front of a cop) reduced to a non moving zero point
>violation. My liscense was back in hand within 5 days.
>
>It cost me all of $150.00 plus the fine, but it was
>very easily handled.
>
>Any decent traffic lawyer should be able to get a
>simple violation reduced to zero points with no time
>outlay by you.  If you would rather pay $$ rather than
>time and hassle it is definately the way to go.
>
>Good luck
>
>Steve (I have good excuses for all of them) Bergman
>
>'00 Sprint ST Blue (is fastest and my record proves
>it)
>
>- --- Storkepe@xxxxxxx wrote:
> > Mort:
> >
> > Having an unfortunately vast amount of experience on
> > this topic in Illinois
> > and California I would suggest the following.
> >
> > Definitely request the court date if traffic school
> > is not an alternative.
> >
> > If the officer doesn't appear, you will be found not
> > guilty.  If the officer
> > does appear it really depends on the state you are
> > in.  It sounds like you
> > have an excellent driving record so New Jersey may
> > have something called
> > "supervision".  This was an option in Illinois where
> > you would be fined, but
> > the ticket would not go on your record as long as
> > you didn't get another
> > ticket within 6 months.  I am sure you should be
> > able to find a website
> > dedicated to appearing in court on citations.
> > Hopefully your fellow Garden
> > Staters will be of more assistance than I.
> >
> >
> > Good luck!
> >
> >
> >
> > PS
> >
>
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