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    Got in a little bit of legal trouble...

    Before anyone says anything, I don't wanna hear anything about how I'm an idiot, I already know.

    Last night, I went to a work fundraiser/happy hour at Monty's on Montgomery road in the wood. So, I know that I have a speeding ticket from a little bit ago, that I haven't paid, and I kept putting it on the back burner, because I'm trying to get completely out of debt right now, so I can buy a house.

    So turns out, my license is suspended and I didn't even know. So I'm leaving Monty's to go home, and realize I forgot to pay my tab back at Monty's. So I drive back there, and what do you know the speed limit is freakin' 25mph on a 4 lane road through there, and I was probably going 45. Next thing you know, I see flashing lights behind me. I pull over, cop comes up, asks me if I know my license is suspended, I said I had no idea. He asks me if I had anything to drink, and asks me to step out of the car. He does the pen in front of my face test, and I pass that fine, so I hop in the back of the cop car. He tells me that my car is going to get impounded, and another cop pulls up, and they both search my car, I said I was fine with that, what do I have to hide....

    So he gets back in the cop car, and radio's in, and asks another officer if this offense requires the car to be towed. Luckily, the officer says no, whew. So I call a friend to come pick me up, and the cop drives me up a few blocks and drops me off at the BP to be picked up by my buddy. Next thing you know, he's giving me a wreckless op ticket???? WTF? I'll admit, I was definately speeding but in absolutely no way driving wrecklessly. I'm decently responsible, never had a dui, but do have a couple speeding tickets, and the cop says that this will put me at 12 points, but since this is my first wreckless op offense, I can ask the judge to take that class, and get two points knocked off, and I won't have my license suspended.

    Is it worth it to get a lawyer? He didn't clock me, and my court date is November 7th at 1:00. Any ideas? Is it just his word against mine?
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    You idiot, You're a hack.... But I would consult a lawyer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 5.0calypso93lx View Post
    Is it worth it to get a lawyer? He didn't clock me, and my court date is November 7th at 1:00. Any ideas? Is it just his word against mine?
    I got a reckless op in da coupe when I first bought it, I was giving a friend a ride in it and peeled out, cop was coming up behind me (I was pulling out of an alley). The cop was some dude I went to school with, but Mr. Macho still had to give me a ticket.

    Anyway, I got an attorney, went to court twice (cop showed up both times), and finally, him and my attorney had a chat and decided to knock it down to a broken tail light, no points on my license (I was looking at 4 points for a reckless op), I just had to pay a $90 fine. It was definitely worth it to get an attorney, my insurance would have sky rocketed!

    My ticket is still hanging on the mirror downstairs, where Vinny put it, he was proud of me for that one.

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    +3 on a atorney ,what did he say you did to get a wreckless opp ticket
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    Hell yes get an atorney. wreckless opp is for going 20 over. wreckless opp. is a very vage term, if you miss a stop you can get a RO. it is all in how the officer stats the ticket. Get an Atorney, talk to a few of them and make sure they are good with they Court. Talk with your atornry with other atornes. make sure the judge likes him or her.
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    All great advice above! Def get an attorney, ask around to others who have had similar circumstances and ask who their attorney was, and how it turned out. Don't put this on the back burner!!!!! Spend the money for a good attorney!! This will stick with you for a long time if you don't get it handled promptly.

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    I wouldn't get an attorney yet. Call the prosecutor who handles traffic stuff talk to them about it first they are the ones who have the final say, they very well might be willing to work it out.
    If not then get a lawyer.

    But I have to ask how did you not know your license was suspended? Have you moved recently and not changed your address with the DMV? They send out a letter infroming you to surrender you OL. And you knew you had an oustanding citation what do you think they do when people don't pay?

    By the way just be glad you didn't get arrested.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Black92LX View Post
    I wouldn't get an attorney yet. Call the prosecutor who handles traffic stuff talk to them about it first they are the ones who have the final say, they very well might be willing to work it out.
    If not then get a lawyer.

    But I have to ask how did you not know your license was suspended? Have you moved recently and not changed your address with the DMV? They send out a letter infroming you to surrender you OL. And you knew you had an oustanding citation what do you think they do when people don't pay?

    By the way just be glad you didn't get arrested.
    you have to be a cop with a statement like that ... criminals needs arrested, drug dealers need arrested, murderers need arrested ~ he didnt pay a damn ticket
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    Quote Originally Posted by Black92LX View Post
    I wouldn't get an attorney yet. Call the prosecutor who handles traffic stuff talk to them about it first they are the ones who have the final say, they very well might be willing to work it out.
    If not then get a lawyer.

    But I have to ask how did you not know your license was suspended? Have you moved recently and not changed your address with the DMV? They send out a letter infroming you to surrender you OL. And you knew you had an oustanding citation what do you think they do when people don't pay?

    By the way just be glad you didn't get arrested.
    Yes, I just moved back in with my parents about 3 weeks ago, so all the notices were going to the old place.

    How early on can I call the prosecutor and how do I find out who it is?

    Since when do people get arrested for a wreckless op ticket?
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    The law is the law. You didn't pay a ticket so you were taking your chances. You got caught. Boo Hoo. Get a lawyer, pay the fine and put it behind you.
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    going 20 over the speed limit & license is suspended. thats a good way to get arrested.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 5.0calypso93lx View Post
    Yes, I just moved back in with my parents about 3 weeks ago, so all the notices were going to the old place.

    How early on can I call the prosecutor and how do I find out who it is?

    Since when do people get arrested for a wreckless op ticket?
    There should be a number on the ticket. But actually I am going to have to rephrase it. You got pulled over in norwood so it's not prosecuted the same they have a bench trial for tickets if i remember correctly. Call the number on the ticket they should be able to tell you for sure. Before you get an attorney try to get it reduced yourself. All they can do is say no but if they say yes you are not out attorney fees.

    As for getting arrested people get arrested for wreckless almost every time I write it. But in your case I don't think I would have written you for wreckless. 20 mph is excessive but I wouldn't have written you for wreckless unless there is something else.
    Though I would have arrested you for operating on a suspended license. Now let me explain why and you can thank your government for this.
    Thanks to the HUGE influx in our illegal population there are many many people driving without a license. So now I just have to arrest them all because If I cut anyone a break the people who love the illegals will come back and say I only arrest hispanics for driving without a license. So then they bring the race card into things. Yet it has nothing do do with race it is srtictly that they are illegal could care less where they are from or what color they are, So I have a arrest everyone with out a license to not get termed a racist in court.

    Why because people who are here illegally have no reason to go to court or pay their fines. So why write them a citation if they are just going to throw it away or use another false name which is probably what they gave me anyway since they have no documentation. So the best punishment is for them to go to jail. Sadly in our society so many people want to give illegals a chance because they are just trying to make a better life for their families.
    BULLSHIT!!!! Nothing but bulshit they are more than welcome to come here legally like millions of other people have.
    Sorry I will get off my soapbox now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Black92LX View Post
    There should be a number on the ticket. But actually I am going to have to rephrase it. You got pulled over in norwood so it's not prosecuted the same they have a bench trial for tickets if i remember correctly. Call the number on the ticket they should be able to tell you for sure. Before you get an attorney try to get it reduced yourself. All they can do is say no but if they say yes you are not out attorney fees.

    As for getting arrested people get arrested for wreckless almost every time I write it. But in your case I don't think I would have written you for wreckless. 20 mph is excessive but I wouldn't have written you for wreckless unless there is something else.
    Though I would have arrested you for operating on a suspended license. Now let me explain why and you can thank your government for this.
    Thanks to the HUGE influx in our illegal population there are many many people driving without a license. So now I just have to arrest them all because If I cut anyone a break the people who love the illegals will come back and say I only arrest hispanics for driving without a license. So then they bring the race card into things. Yet it has nothing do do with race it is srtictly that they are illegal could care less where they are from or what color they are, So I have a arrest everyone with out a license to not get termed a racist in court.

    Why because people who are here illegally have no reason to go to court or pay their fines. So why write them a citation if they are just going to throw it away or use another false name which is probably what they gave me anyway since they have no documentation. So the best punishment is for them to go to jail. Sadly in our society so many people want to give illegals a chance because they are just trying to make a better life for their families.
    BULLSHIT!!!! Nothing but bulshit they are more than welcome to come here legally like millions of other people have.
    Sorry I will get off my soapbox now.
    Thanks Jeremy, I will give them a call ASAP. Thats very understandable about being arrested.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DeckerEnt View Post
    The law is the law. You didn't pay a ticket so you were taking your chances. You got caught. Boo Hoo. Get a lawyer, pay the fine and put it behind you.
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    What did I just say in the first line of my post??? And did you also not read the part about me NOT knowing my license was suspended because the notices were going to my old residence? Did you see me crying anywhere? I'm not bitching that I didn't do anything wrong, I know I did. I did EVERYTHING the officer told me to and did everything I could to work with him. I'm asking for advice, not sympathy.

    So next time you go making dumbass replies like that, how about you read my post completely next time??? Like I'm not pissed off already...
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    That sucks dude! Hopefully you get it sorted out relatively easy!
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    It's Norwood, they NEED your money.

    They might reduce, but expect a hefty fine.

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    I got a Reckless Opp over at northgate mall a couple years ago.I just paid it and rolled out.But on the other hand i didnt have bucket loads of points,so i dont know about your situation.
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    Get a lawyer.....

    Don't pay the original ticket.... just get a recite which is a court date to go to court..... have the lawyer get them on the same court date.

    More than likely, you can get one of the tickets completly dismissed.... for a plea to other to an equipment violation or speeding under 5mph... which is no points.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Silver Bullet View Post
    Get a lawyer.....

    Don't pay the original ticket.... just get a recite which is a court date to go to court..... have the lawyer get them on the same court date.

    More than likely, you can get one of the tickets completly dismissed.... for a plea to other to an equipment violation or speeding under 5mph... which is no points.
    Again try on your own first. It doesn't cost anything. If that fails then get a lawyer.

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