manovermatter
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On the highway, doing 82 in a 55, did slam on the breaks, did not ask to see the radar gun, and I bet it was through the window of the officer's patrol car when he was stationary, since he tagged me while I was rounding a corner behind him.
It's my first ticket, and he gave me an insurance warning since I did not have a current slip on me. I was wearing an "I love Cops" Shirt.
Court Date in roughly 2 months. Any advice? Estimated attorney's fees? Do I argue the point that he probably radarred me through the window? Do I plea guilty for traffic school? They did not take my car or my license. Was very polite to the officer, as was he, and he did not mention anything about manslaughter when he pulled me over.
2 or 3 grand in legal fees + traffic school+ elevated insurance rates? What are my options legally? Again, he may not have the calibration card, and I forgot to ask to see the radar, and there's a good chance it was through the window. Does it matter?
It's my first ticket, and he gave me an insurance warning since I did not have a current slip on me. I was wearing an "I love Cops" Shirt.
Court Date in roughly 2 months. Any advice? Estimated attorney's fees? Do I argue the point that he probably radarred me through the window? Do I plea guilty for traffic school? They did not take my car or my license. Was very polite to the officer, as was he, and he did not mention anything about manslaughter when he pulled me over.
2 or 3 grand in legal fees + traffic school+ elevated insurance rates? What are my options legally? Again, he may not have the calibration card, and I forgot to ask to see the radar, and there's a good chance it was through the window. Does it matter?
But I'm sure they still won't give you a complete pass! Manslaughter... perhaps you're posting in the wrong section! Regarding calibration and the other questions to ask, I think we'll have a list up here shortly of what to ask when in court. But for the most part, when I've been to traffic court, it was very much a place where the usuals were more friendly with each other and the law had a funny way of being dispensed unless you really knew what you were talking about and there were serious holes in the officer's case. Perhaps that is because they are cynical since nobody is ever speeding, if you know what I mean. 