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dkp2LT · 03-24-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Decepticon21

One lawyer conracted me today his fee was 400 flat rate.

Did the $400 include your fine? If so that's about right. When it comes to traffic tickets all your paying for is his/her contacts at the court house.

Scalded Dog · 03-24-2013, 10:21 PM

This is one you need to fight...probably after retaining a lawyer. Every state is different, but in CA, reckless carries the same weight as a DUI. Remains on your record for seven years (as opposed to three for things like speeding, red light violations), and will hit your auto insurability square in the nuts.

Pleading down to a speeding violation would be a great option... but trust me, you do NOT want a 'reckless' on your record.

driyac · 03-25-2013, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Decepticon21

I was recently pulled over for Reckless Operation for speeding. Officer stated he had caught me going 55-65 at a 35 limit Which I dont believe it was that fast but nothing I can do about it. On the ticket only reckless operation is checked off. When I was 18 I got a speeding ticket I am now 21 an this is my second ticket. What kind of charges am I looking at with this being my 2nd violation in almost 3 years? Will I lose my license?

Regardless I need Info of what is truly going to happen... Truly only thought i was doing 45mph max. Thats one thing I dislike about these cars is you dont feel like your going fast when you really are.

By the way if this helps I live in Ohio an the numbers on the ticket say ORD. 333.02a

having successfully fought 3 tickets in the state of ohio. Get the lawyer. That alone will save you on the cost of insurance.

Secondly, he will be able to effectively draw out the court dates. Therefore there is less chance your officer will show up.

Thirdly, if he does not have a actual speed limit then you will be able to get it knocked down.

once again, i have fought 3 and beat them all without paying a dime. Also lawyer was a friend so that helps.

upflying · 03-25-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FINALLYSATISFIED

If you got a lawyer they'll most likely get it knocked down, and will appear in court on your behalf.

Lawyers cost more than the fine.
Contest it and hope the officer is a no show in court.

myold88 · 03-25-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by upflying

Lawyers cost more than the fine.
Contest it and hope the officer is a no show in court.

YA, lawyers suck.
Plead not guilty and go plead your case yourself.
I got a 91 in a 65 reduced to a seatbelt violation, no points & no lawyer.
Can't say you can do that in Ohio but it's worth try.

driyac · 03-25-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by myold88

YA, lawyers suck.
Plead not guilty and go plead your case yourself.
I got a 91 in a 65 reduced to a seatbelt violation, no points & no lawyer.
Can't say you can do that in Ohio but it's worth try.

I had all 3 of mine dismissed due to lack of evidence when the officers didn't show up.

cvp33 · 03-25-2013, 09:59 PM

Hope is not a strategy, get a lawyer.

Decepticon21 · 03-26-2013, 05:10 PM

Thank you all for your help and professionalism, an for Not Bashing my mistake. I have court 3-30-13. I'll see how it goes..

Deki · 03-26-2013, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by driyac

I had all 3 of mine dismissed due to lack of evidence when the officers didn't show up.

That's a big risk to take. In 7 years I haven't missed court but once (it's pure over time, I would be stupid to miss it), and that was only because I had a higher priority case at Superior Court, so the City Court takes a back seat to that.

fielderLS3 · 03-26-2013, 05:30 PM

Go to court, make whatever argument it is you have, see what happens, and learn from it. Personally, I'd rather have a regular speeding ticket than "reckless operation" on my record. See what you can do about that, and maybe get it knocked down to just speeding, or something lower if you are lucky (if you were speeding, at some point, there is only so much you can do). Look into what "reckless operation" actually means before going in. Ask what the claim of going 55-65 was based on.

driyac · 03-26-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Deki

That's a big risk to take. In 7 years I haven't missed court but once (it's pure over time, I would be stupid to miss it), and that was only because I had a higher priority case at Superior Court, so the City Court takes a back seat to that.

You sir are an exception. Here in a Ohio our officers tend to uh well take their time.

plus any good lawyer can extend out a case for 3 separate trials.

LikaRokBowTie · 03-26-2013, 05:39 PM

Get the lawyer,do you have anything like the ticket clinic in your state or similar,because the lawyer knows what evidence to ask for and also the radar calibration certificate should be checked to see when it was last calibrated plus a lot of other legal ins and outs,plus you may not have to show for court with a lawyer there for you saving you from taking off work,I did this for my wife and the ticket was dismissed and she never had to go to court only paid court cost + lawyer fee.Because that officer will more than likely be there don't take that chance,and I've also heard that in some cases they don't have to be there

Please don't take my advice to be perfect I'm no lawyer and have only dealt with minor traffic issues myself either by paying the fine or the lawyer.

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03-24-2013, 10:21 PM	#16
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	This is one you need to fight...probably after retaining a lawyer. Every state is different, but in CA, reckless carries the same weight as a DUI. Remains on your record for seven years (as opposed to three for things like speeding, red light violations), and will hit your auto insurability square in the nuts. Pleading down to a speeding violation would be a great option... but trust me, you do NOT want a 'reckless' on your record.

03-25-2013, 09:59 PM	#21
cvp33 America FVCK Yeah! Drives: 2024 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 1,405	Hope is not a strategy, get a lawyer.

03-26-2013, 05:10 PM	#22
Decepticon21 Drives: 2010 Camaro v6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Barberton, Ohio Posts: 283	Thank you all for your help and professionalism, an for Not Bashing my mistake. I have court 3-30-13. I'll see how it goes..

03-26-2013, 05:39 PM	#26
LikaRokBowTie Drives: 221SS1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: on your 6 Posts: 986	Get the lawyer,do you have anything like the ticket clinic in your state or similar,because the lawyer knows what evidence to ask for and also the radar calibration certificate should be checked to see when it was last calibrated plus a lot of other legal ins and outs,plus you may not have to show for court with a lawyer there for you saving you from taking off work,I did this for my wife and the ticket was dismissed and she never had to go to court only paid court cost + lawyer fee.Because that officer will more than likely be there don't take that chance,and I've also heard that in some cases they don't have to be there Please don't take my advice to be perfect I'm no lawyer and have only dealt with minor traffic issues myself either by paying the fine or the lawyer.