eileenclaire
Junior Member
My 18 year old daughter received a ticket for passing a stopped school bus. She was on a 4 lane highway that did not have a divider. I know this will result in 5 points on her insurance.
About 10 lawyers sent letters offering their services. I called one, who told me he had worked cases in our local township courtroom for over 20 years, knows the prosecutor, and stated that the judge is tough. He told me he could get the charge lowered to careless driving for 2 points. When I asked him how certain he was that he could do this, he said 100%.
I am reluctant to hire him. Is it ethical for a lawyer to say he is 100% certain he can have this charge lowered? Or is he just saying what I want to hear so I will hire him?
Do I need a lawyer for this charge? Would it be better to go to court with or without one? There is no question that she committed this offense. She is a new driver with a provisional license.
I will be grateful for any advice you can give. Thank you.
About 10 lawyers sent letters offering their services. I called one, who told me he had worked cases in our local township courtroom for over 20 years, knows the prosecutor, and stated that the judge is tough. He told me he could get the charge lowered to careless driving for 2 points. When I asked him how certain he was that he could do this, he said 100%.
I am reluctant to hire him. Is it ethical for a lawyer to say he is 100% certain he can have this charge lowered? Or is he just saying what I want to hear so I will hire him?
Do I need a lawyer for this charge? Would it be better to go to court with or without one? There is no question that she committed this offense. She is a new driver with a provisional license.
I will be grateful for any advice you can give. Thank you.