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ScoobyDew_79
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What is the name of your state? IL
I received a speeding ticket for going 45 mph in a 30 mph zone. I do not believe I was speeding. I made no statements nor signed anything; I only answered the officer's questions. This occured in Waukegan, Lake County, IL.
I did ask to see the radar. The officer refused. I know I don't have any legal right to see the gun.
I wish to fight the ticket, simply because I don't believe I broke any law. I have a clean driving record, only 1 speeding ticket 5 years ago, which I went to driver's school for and was not placed on my record. I am 23.
I have the time to go to court over it; time is not an issue. So I have a few questions:
First, I know I have the option to a Judge or Jury trial. Which is more likely to find me not guilty?
Second, if I choose a trial by jury or judge, and I am found guilty, will I still be able to go to driving school to have the ticket removed from my record?
Finally, what exactly do I say in my defense? I can say that I looked at my speedometer and know that I wasn't speeding, but beyond that? Can I question the certification of the officer using the gun? Suggest that another car was clocked?
I appreciate the time taken to provide a response.
I received a speeding ticket for going 45 mph in a 30 mph zone. I do not believe I was speeding. I made no statements nor signed anything; I only answered the officer's questions. This occured in Waukegan, Lake County, IL.
I did ask to see the radar. The officer refused. I know I don't have any legal right to see the gun.
I wish to fight the ticket, simply because I don't believe I broke any law. I have a clean driving record, only 1 speeding ticket 5 years ago, which I went to driver's school for and was not placed on my record. I am 23.
I have the time to go to court over it; time is not an issue. So I have a few questions:
First, I know I have the option to a Judge or Jury trial. Which is more likely to find me not guilty?
Second, if I choose a trial by jury or judge, and I am found guilty, will I still be able to go to driving school to have the ticket removed from my record?
Finally, what exactly do I say in my defense? I can say that I looked at my speedometer and know that I wasn't speeding, but beyond that? Can I question the certification of the officer using the gun? Suggest that another car was clocked?
I appreciate the time taken to provide a response.