Speeding Ticket

[joysgirl2]

What is the name of your state? NC
My 17 year old son was pulled over for speeding last week. He was sited for driving 62 mph in a 35 zone. Since, this is his first offense how would he go about asking the judge for lenience, and attending driving school?

[HomeGuru]

[quote]Originally posted by joysgirl2
[b]What is the name of your state? NC
My 17 year old son was pulled over for speeding last week. He was sited for driving 62 mph in a 35 zone. Since, this is his first offense how would he go about asking the judge for lenience, and attending driving school?

**A: in Court, have him get down on his hands and knees and beg for mercy.

[joysgirl2]

Ha! Ha!

Good luck, I suggest you try to fight it. Of course my knowledge of traffic law is pretty much Georgia only. First thing above all else is to show up for court, don't just pay the ticket and forget it. I don't know if a Juvenile can do that in NC they can't here. You're son can ask for a contiuance while he gathers appropriate materials to fight the ticket. Gauranteed at the first appearance in court if the Issuing Officer does not show the judge isn't gonna throw out the case for lack of prosecution; because it deals with a Juvenile offender. If you wish further info reply.

As an officer in the state of North Carolina I would advise one of two things. First is to get a good lawyer. Second choice is to get a good pair of walking shoes for your son.
Due to the age of your son and the speed he was clocked at the judge is probably going to come down hard.
Talk to an attorney. That will probably save you in the long run.

[joysgirl2]

Thanks for the replies. I have spoken with an attorney, but I thought considering this was my son's first offense, I could prepare the case and have my son present it. I feel, since he was the one speeding, he should present the case himself. I have to admit though, he is in 12th grade and an A,B honor student. He just did something stupid!
Again thank you.

[joysgirl2]

Just thought I might let you all know, my son didn't have to get down on his hands and knees to beg for mercy. The attorney I hired got both tickets reduced to non-moving violations!
Gail

[spawn_x]

". I feel, since he was the one speeding, he should present the case himself."

So don't pay for the lawyer and let him figure it out himself ??

[HomeGuru]

Originally posted by joysgirl2
Just thought I might let you all know, my son didn't have to get down on his hands and knees to beg for mercy. The attorney I hired got both tickets reduced to non-moving violations!
Gail

**A: that's a good attorney. Now give a copy of the invoices to your son and ask him how does he intend to pay you back.

[joysgirl2]

I didn't have to. He paid for the attorney and both tickets out of his savings account.
I was not going to pay for them, since I wasn't the one driving.

Again, thank you for your replies.
Gail