I am a Maryland driver, and was going to OBX on vacation, and received a 80/55 Reckless driving ticket in Chesapeake County VA. I am going to court tomorrow, and wanted to know if anyone had any tips for speaking with the prosecutor before the trial in hopes of getting a plea deal.
Facts from the Case:
-Have a clean 11 year driving record in hand to show to Judge/DA
-Was nice to cop, and cop seemed to be nice to me
-Pretty well spoken, and can keep my emotions in check when speaking
-Do not have a lawyer, I talked to a bunch, and did not like how everyone was a salesman, and told me how awful everything was going to be.
- A lawyer I talked to from a Northern County in VA told me he would not hire a lawyer and throw myself on “Mercy of the Court”, and if I do not like the outcome of the case I can hire a lawyer within 10 days to represent me in my appeal (he said he personally charges the same amount for an appeal, he said less BS in higher court)
-Work in finance, where my current job would not be impacted by a misdemeanor conviction, but I would like to have a clean record. I have spent 27 years being a good citizen, and would like to not have a criminal record for a temporary lapse in judgment/attentiveness.
Thanks everyone for your help, as I am getting nervous for tomorrow, and would really like tips on how to talk to the prosecutor before the trial starts tomorrow.
Facts from the Case:
-Have a clean 11 year driving record in hand to show to Judge/DA
-Was nice to cop, and cop seemed to be nice to me
-Pretty well spoken, and can keep my emotions in check when speaking
-Do not have a lawyer, I talked to a bunch, and did not like how everyone was a salesman, and told me how awful everything was going to be.
- A lawyer I talked to from a Northern County in VA told me he would not hire a lawyer and throw myself on “Mercy of the Court”, and if I do not like the outcome of the case I can hire a lawyer within 10 days to represent me in my appeal (he said he personally charges the same amount for an appeal, he said less BS in higher court)
-Work in finance, where my current job would not be impacted by a misdemeanor conviction, but I would like to have a clean record. I have spent 27 years being a good citizen, and would like to not have a criminal record for a temporary lapse in judgment/attentiveness.
Thanks everyone for your help, as I am getting nervous for tomorrow, and would really like tips on how to talk to the prosecutor before the trial starts tomorrow.