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JvF
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Should I get a lawyer?
#23546482 - 08/16/16 10:09 AM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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Got clocked going 31 over on the expressway.
They took my license and told me to use the ticket as my licence until i go to court.
Have a DUI from about 5 years ago too.
Dont know if a lawyer would be overkill. My boss is a scumbag and referred me to a lawer he used a couple years ago when he had a few felony charges and the lawer got him off. Hw warned me that the lawyer will probably be about 1k. Dont know if its worth the investment
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Re: Should I get a lawyer? [Re: JvF]
#23546711 - 08/16/16 12:08 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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Would the DUI from 5 years ago even effect this one? What is the worse case scenario charges/ fines wise?
If a lawyer can save you time and $ then it could be worth it but depending on the worse case it may not be
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koods
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How fast were you actually driving?
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Re: Should I get a lawyer? [Re: koods]
#23547054 - 08/16/16 02:26 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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How much was the ticket?
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JvF
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I was going 91 in a 60.
The ticket has no amount on it.
Also im not sure if the DUI would impact it, just threw it out there.
I just dont want to get traffic court or suspended licwnce or something
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Re: Should I get a lawyer? [Re: JvF]
#23548295 - 08/16/16 09:34 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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At least its not as bad as that research chemist from some years ago ,I think he was going like 150 in a ferrari I,d look around on findlaw and nolo for traffic ticket contesting
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koods
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Re: Should I get a lawyer? [Re: 5150]
#23548306 - 08/16/16 09:40 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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This is from a lawyers website, so there is probably a little salesmanship in this statement, but:
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If you are charged with Speeding 26 miles per hour or more over the limit in the State of Illinois, you will need legal representation.Speeding 26 to 34 miles per hour over the limit is a Class B Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in jail and/or up to a $1500 fine. Speeding 35 miles per hour or more over the limit is a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 365 days in jail and or up to a $2500 fine.
In other words, you committed a crime, not a civil violation.
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Re: Should I get a lawyer? [Re: koods] 1
#23548465 - 08/16/16 10:51 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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koods said: This is from a lawyers website, so there is probably a little salesmanship in this statement, but:
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If you are charged with Speeding 26 miles per hour or more over the limit in the State of Illinois, you will need legal representation.Speeding 26 to 34 miles per hour over the limit is a Class B Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in jail and/or up to a $1500 fine. Speeding 35 miles per hour or more over the limit is a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 365 days in jail and or up to a $2500 fine.
In other words, you committed a crime, not a civil violation.
you think it's worthy of the death penalty?
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Re: Should I get a lawyer? [Re: JvF] 2
#23548472 - 08/16/16 10:53 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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JvF said: Got clocked going 31 over on the expressway.
your insurance rates will go up, the amount you pay for a lawyer to get the shit dismissed will be a lot less than the cost of the fine, the potential of the jail time and the insurance fees
but, a simple rule of thumb, if you ask "should I get a lawyer" the answe is always yes
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Re: Should I get a lawyer? [Re: Prisoner#1]
#23548479 - 08/16/16 10:56 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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That's bullshit they took your license. What were you charged with? Wreckless driving? I personally wouldn't get a lawyer for a misdemeanor but that decision is on you. You'll probably just end up with probation at the worst
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Re: Should I get a lawyer? [Re: Prisoner#1]
#23548483 - 08/16/16 10:57 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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Prisoner#1 said: but, a simple rule of thumb, if you ask "should I get a lawyer" the answe is always yes
 Solid advice
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