I need a traffic attorney referral in los angeles

[surfsidedetail]

I'm hoping someone can get me in contact with a great attorney!

I received a ticket for 125mph even though I was not going that fast. The LA Airport motorcycle cop was way behind me and probably had to go that fast to catch up to me. The CHP eventually came but let the motor patrol cite me.

I was on the 605N in the carpool lane driving through Whittier.

Thanks in advance

-Evan

[IBM/2SS/RS/LS3]

Do a trial by declaration. The chances of both officers doing it is slim and none

[surfsidedetail]

I can do a trial by declaration even though I have a mandatory court date?

-Evan

[IBM/2SS/RS/LS3]

what does the ticket say? appear by.... The cite should just be a notice to appear which is a promise to take care of the ticket. How did the motor obtain your speed; radar, lidar or pace?

[lbheat]

ouch...i drive on the 605 all the time!..i wish the best for you man

[sav1]

You need one of these. I got nailed going 101 in a 60. needless to say, it ended up being an $890 ticket.. and that was the reduced COST!!! Since my V1 radar, it's saved me 13 times.

[surfsidedetail]

Originally Posted by sav1

You need one of these. I got nailed going 101 in a 60. needless to say, it ended up being an $890 ticket.. and that was the reduced COST!!! Since my V1 radar, it's saved me 13 times.

radar detector would have done me no good as the officer was just driving home and "saw" me driving fast and guesstimated my speed to be 125mph.

[IBM/2SS/RS/LS3]

Originally Posted by surfsidedetail

guesstimated my speed to be 125mph.

Is that what he said? If so, take it to court. Even if it was radar/lidar he'd need to visually estimate and then confirm with the device.

[The Dark Knight]

What does the ticket say? That sucks man.

[rmnc3r]

First, ask for an extension THEN ask for Trial by written Declaration
http://www.trial-by-declaration.com/...claration.html

Google it for more links.

You will Still have to post bail.

Write clearly, succinctly and factually; you need to create 'reasonable doubt'

[IBM/2SS/RS/LS3]

Make a copy of the ticket, black out your info and post it so we can see exactly what was written.

We're trying to help you but need more info and some of our questions answered.

[QBert]

David Shapiro
818-694-2929

[Revo1]

Originally Posted by IBM/2SS/RS/LS3

Do a trial by declaration. The chances of both officers doing it is slim and none

Officers are subpoenaed now. They have to be there.

[SDCamaro10]

Originally Posted by Revo1

Officers are subpoenaed now. They have to be there.

You sure? A girl I work with got 4 speeding tickets in the last month and a half, all over 85mph in a 65, took all 4 to court and were all dropped because the officer didnt show up.

[IBM/2SS/RS/LS3]

Originally Posted by Revo1

Officers are subpoenaed now. They have to be there.

Not really.

The first appearance is the "arraignment", where you go to enter your plea. At that point if you plea not guilty, they set a court date and at that time send subpoenas to all involved. Typically the arraignment is within 30 days of the violation or if some courts are behind they'll extend to 60 days out. After the arraignment and the subpoenas are sent out sometimes its a few months after the original violation and I've even been subpoenaed after a year and at that point nobody will remember a stop.



Just a little knowledge of the California traffic court system.

[surfsidedetail]

My ticket says misdameanor

CVC22348B Exceed 100mph
CVC21655.8A Cross HOV
CV****0A No plates

[IBM/2SS/RS/LS3]

Man, 2 movers? So let me get this straight... LAPD Airport motor guesstimated you at 100+ and apparently you crossed the double yellows to get into the car pool lane (did he see you or just guessing again) and no plates front or rear... Be honest, how fast were you going? and did you cross the yellows to get into the HOV? Do you have plates or just not a front plate?

[marojoe]

Originally Posted by IBM/2SS/RS/LS3

Man, 2 movers? So let me get this straight... LAPD Airport motor guesstimated you at 100+ and apparently you crossed the double yellows to get into the car pool lane (did he see you or just guessing again) and no plates front or rear... Be honest, how fast were you going? and did you cross the yellows to get into the HOV? Do you have plates or just not a front plate?

+1 -

and CVC21655.8A Cross HOV - most likely a $450 fine AND no traffic school, as there's no violation points.

look up your fine here - http://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/Traffic/ui/

If they don't get you on the CVC22348B - you're nailed on the 21655 HOV violation. Paying a lawyer $300-$500.hr ain't worth it IMHO. Good luck either way!

[IBM/2SS/RS/LS3]

Driving in HOV Lane-21655.5(B)VC is not a mover but Crossing Double Parallel Solid Lines-21655.8(A)VC is a mover..

"!" designates a Vehicle Code offense for which one or more points have been assigned pursuant to Vehicle
Code §§ 12810 and 12810.2.

I 21655.5(b) Improper Use of Preferential Lanes 100, 150, 25075 �� + P
I 21655.8(a) Driving Over Double Lines of Preferential Lanes 100, 150, 25076 �� ! + P.

[surfsidedetail]

Originally Posted by IBM/2SS/RS/LS3

Man, 2 movers? So let me get this straight... LAPD Airport motor guesstimated you at 100+ and apparently you crossed the double yellows to get into the car pool lane (did he see you or just guessing again) and no plates front or rear... Be honest, how fast were you going? and did you cross the yellows to get into the HOV? Do you have plates or just not a front plate?

I entered the HOV lanes when it opened up and then gave it some gas. He was so far behind me before he caught up he could not see where the HOV entrance was or not. I was around the century mark. I have plates and current registration in the car but not mounted.

[IBM/2SS/RS/LS3]

What does your driving record look like? This kinda determines your credibility...

And it sounds like he "paced" you, which in this situation is a point in your favor. What kind of training does he have pacing cars on the freeway? In the location box on the cite, does it say "N/B 605 whatever to whatever"? How far?? Was he able to determine your speed in a half mile at 125?? See what I'm getting at?

Did the CHP officer who pulled you over say anything about your speed or what was the conversation there?
Did he also pace you and did you pass him at some point or how and why did he get involved? How far back was the LAPD motor? What were the traffic conditions like? Did he have a clear unobstructed view of you when you entered the HOV lane?

If it was 9 AM on a Monday morning, isn't it a little unreasonable that you could get to 100 MPH in traffic?

We're trying to create doubt here and if the questions are good, you'll put him on the spot.

[scrming]

Originally Posted by surfsidedetail

I entered the HOV lanes when it opened up and then gave it some gas. He was so far behind me before he caught up he could not see where the HOV entrance was or not. I was around the century mark. I have plates and current registration in the car but not mounted.

sorry 100+ MPH on a public road... plates not mounted....

[omegaman]

You need Mr. Ticket. Co-worker's daughter beat criminal speeding with these guys.

[surfsidedetail]

Originally Posted by IBM/2SS/RS/LS3

What does your driving record look like? This kinda determines your credibility...

And it sounds like he "paced" you, which in this situation is a point in your favor. What kind of training does he have pacing cars on the freeway? In the location box on the cite, does it say "N/B 605 whatever to whatever"? How far?? Was he able to determine your speed in a half mile at 125?? See what I'm getting at?

Did the CHP officer who pulled you over say anything about your speed or what was the conversation there?
Did he also pace you and did you pass him at some point or how and why did he get involved? How far back was the LAPD motor? What were the traffic conditions like? Did he have a clear unobstructed view of you when you entered the HOV lane?

If it was 9 AM on a Monday morning, isn't it a little unreasonable that you could get to 100 MPH in traffic?

We're trying to create doubt here and if the questions are good, you'll put him on the spot.

GOOD INFO!!

My record is squeaky clean

It just says N/B 605 N of I5.

LAPD Airport Motor pulled me over but he was far behind me before he tried to catch up as there were vehicles between us. He called CHP hoping they were going to arrest me but the CHP finally showed up and only asked if I was drunk and told me I'm getting an expensive ticket. He let the LAPD Airport officer write me up.

It was 8:15pm on the 605N which had some traffic so obviously I could not be doing 125mph.

[IBM/2SS/RS/LS3]

I'd do a trial by dec and be very articulate as to your actions. Admit speeding but put that you were slightly above the flow of traffic (80-85) but not 125. Say when your saw the LAPD motor and how far behind he was and again the traffic conditions and lighting. In this area is it a speed limit or a max speed? Big difference!! Prima facia is speed limit and at times it is safe to exceed the limit. As far as the HOV lane.. At what point does it start? Do your homework and have proof. Try google or something showing where it starts. If he's wrong or doesn't know when he writes his dec, point in your favor.

Spell everything out. EX: On month/day/year at approximately 8:15 PM, I was traveling N/B on 605, just north of Interstate 5 in the lane to the right of the carpool lane and slightly above the flow of traffic. The traffic was flowing at 80 MPH and was moderate to heavy during daylight/evening hours. I moved to the left lane (HOV) during the broken line segment to get around slowing traffic. I observed a motorcycle approximately 1,000 feet to the rear of my vehicle and approaching fast. As the motorcycle got closer, I then noticed the emergency lights activate. I activated my right turn signal and began to yield to the right. I stopped on the right shoulder of the freeway near the Wherever overcrossing. The officer approached my vehicle and asked for my information and said the reason for the stop was for going 125 and crossing into the HOV lane. I asked how he determined my speed and the officer replied "guesstimated"... and so on. The more you can articulate, the better..