over 30 mph law

[devonashley]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? FLorida

So I was recently pulled over for speeding. Officer says he clocked me at 62 mph in a 30 mph zone. In FL over 30 mph requires a mandatory court appearance. I have no clue what I'm supposed to do now other than show up in court at the time they gave me. Someone told me I will go for an arraignment and have to give a plea. I do not know what plea to give nor what my possible reprocussions could be. Help? Do I need to get a lawyer or can this be handled on my own? Is it possible judge will give me school or would that be too easy? thanks

 

[I_Got_Banned]

Do you think you are guilty or was the citation written to you in error?
An attorney might be able to finesse a lower charge with a guilty plea. Something that might be difficult for you to do on you own sonce you seem to have no clue!

 

[FlyingRon]

Were you just charged with the speeding or where you hit with reckless driving or some similar charge.

You don't have a guarantee on being able to take driving school on this charge. Follow SeniorJudge's rules for appearing in court. It's like a $300+ fine and four points. The judge is given a lot of discretion. He can even suspend your license if he feels it is necessary.

You may wish to at least consult with a local attorney to see what he thinks he can do for you. I THINK it's still just a civil infraction.

 

[devonashley]

no it was not reckless driving, just speeding, but fl passed a new law recently. anything over 30 is automatic court appearance. as far as guilty or not, here is my defense....

I was trying to pass a car in front of me so as soon as I had the opportunity I sped up and passed. I guess I sped up too much, as I am not used to drving an automatic so I guess I had a heavy foot. Normally I drive a manual so I am very concious of what speed I am going. not much of an excuse, but had I been in my own vehicle it would not have been possible for me to get to that speed in that scenario.

 

[devonashley]

unfortunately I found this site a little late. My court appearance is set for this afternoon. Still open to any advice, but will post my results tomorrow. Wish me luck.

 

[mdgwashere]

In Illinois 40mph over is the magic number for mandatory court appearance and I just found out about this recently too.

 

[sloppyjoe]

devonashley, what happened to you? what was your sentence?

 

[FlyingRon]

Do you think he's still here after six months?

 

[sloppyjoe]

I was hoping he would post his court sentence.

 

[HighwayMan]

Either the OP forgot about us or is in jail...

 

[sloppyjoe]

Either the OP forgot about us or is in jail...

in florida 30 miles over the speed limit is not a criminal offense. it's an infraction but requires court appearance. civil case, no jail time.