Tryptamine
Junior Member
I was caught going 93 in a 65 in NH via radar. I went past him in the right lane doing 93 and after i went past him he pulled out and followed me. He did not turn on his lights or anything he simply came within 3 ft (not Literal) of my rear bumper and tailgated me. I had slowed down at that point because i did not think that this was a police officer at the time. (It was 10pm at night and i guess he waited to pull out for a little bit. He was also driving a new marked Dodge charger and since i live in MA im used to seeing Crown vics for police) Im used to MA traffic where agressive drivers are common so i sped up to around 75 to see if he would back off. He got closer and it started to scare me. This went on for a while and not only that but i tried to change lanes to let him pass and he did no such thing or even indicate he was a police officer. We probabley hit 85mph in that little stint of road. Eventually I pulled over and then after i came to a complete stop and was about to open the door to what was the major problem with this person was he hit his lights. I was immedatly compliant as soon as he identified himself. I was kind of relieved to find out it was an officer and not a crazy road raging driver. we pulled into a DOT station where he issued the ticket, angrily to me. So here are my questions.
1. Do i have to pay/appear since this ticket is in NH and i live in MA?
2. Do i have a chance to have this fine dropped or reduced because he never identified himself as an officer until I pulled over?
3. Is there any way i can have an alternative punishment (community service etc) because i cant afford the fine?
4. Shoud i hire a lawyer? If so from what state? Are there lawyers that are college student cheap?
I have to go to court in derry nh on the 6th according to the ticket. I just need help preparing for this. Here is some other information that may or may not help:
I have never before had anytype of criminal record.
I have never had a speeding ticket or a warning.
In july or so im going into the air force after i get my degree.
Thanks for the help in advance!
1. Do i have to pay/appear since this ticket is in NH and i live in MA?
2. Do i have a chance to have this fine dropped or reduced because he never identified himself as an officer until I pulled over?
3. Is there any way i can have an alternative punishment (community service etc) because i cant afford the fine?
4. Shoud i hire a lawyer? If so from what state? Are there lawyers that are college student cheap?
I have to go to court in derry nh on the 6th according to the ticket. I just need help preparing for this. Here is some other information that may or may not help:
I have never before had anytype of criminal record.
I have never had a speeding ticket or a warning.
In july or so im going into the air force after i get my degree.
Thanks for the help in advance!