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Originally Posted by lschmitz The police car was parked right outside the school zone in an area where the speed is 45. I checked my speed (only 43) as I saw him and looked up to see the school zone lights flashing ahead and immediately applied my brakes in a safe manner. I was pulled over and the office says I was doing 43 in a 35 mph school zone. |
So how fast were you going as you passed the sign declaring the new speed limit?
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I am aware that Texas state law set up certain requirements to prevent small town cops from creating speeding traps for revenue.
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Your failing point here is going to be how Texas defines a "speed trap". Officers are allowed to be parked on the side of the road observing passing traffic, and, if appropriate, issue citations.
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The officer spent some time in his vehicle with my drivers license, which clearly states my birthdate, and comes back with the ticket marked that I am a juvenile (I am 19).
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This shouldn't have any bearing on your case.
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this cop let my sister off with a warning for doing 50 in a 35, though not a school zone.
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Irrelevant.
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I have had no previous violations.
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This may aid in any potential attempts to strike a plea bargain.
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I would like to plead Not Guilty
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You have the right to do so.
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this ticket is complete non-sense in every aspect.
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That's for the court to decide.
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Is there any chance for me to have the charges dismissed?
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There's always such a chance. I would advise, however, seeking legal representation. A local attorney knows exactly what the courts like to hear, and as such present the highest potential for yielding the most favorable odds. Many attorneys offer free/cheap consultations, so take advantage of that and sit down with a couple to see what insight they may have to offer.
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Would showing that this officer is profiling based on age work?
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Not in the least.
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