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| How to Handle a Georgia Speeding Ticket -- Without a Lawyer! |
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1. Go to court yourself at the appointed day and time The prosecutor does not want a trial on another day any more than you do. Ask her to drop the speed to below 14 miles over the limit so it's not reported to GA. If the prosecutor agrees, pay the fine and move on. If the prosecutor doesn't agree, explain your circumstances in more detail. If the prosecutor still won't budge, tell her you'd like to come back for trial-- at which point you'd probably need to hire a lawyer. Please note, even if the speed is reduced, the county still wants its money, so expect the fine to remain the same. You can also hire an attorney and go to trial. But even a good attorney still may not win; an officer is allowed to make an "eyeball estimate" that you were driving above the speed limit, and then the judge can find you guilty of speeding. Of course, you can't win if you don't fight. However, a good attorney is an expensive proposition: $500 - $1,000 depending on the number of court appearances. You do not have to attend court the first time if you hire an attorney first; you'd only need to show up for trial. This article contains general information only. It is not intended as legal advice. Every case is unique. If you have a serious traffic charge, contact Jessica Towne.Related articles:How much exactly will a super speeder ticket cost? The more you speed, the more you pay How to handle a Georiga speeding ticket yourself Should I represent myself for a high speed ticket? Atlanta DUI Lawyers Clark & Towne We're on the big three social networking sites and now You Tube too! |
I am frequently asked if I can help someone with a speeding ticket for driving 15+ mph above the speed limit. Most of the time, I turn down such requests unless there are special circumstances. Instead, I tell people how to handle the ticket themselves and save themselves hundreds of dollars and a great deal of time. This is what suggest: