I received a ticket yesterday for driving 75 in a 55 zone in Mecklenburg couty, NC. I live in South Carolina and have one other minor speeding conviction within the last three years in SC. I have no other infractions on my record. The officer told me I should go to court to see the judge and tell him that I was taking my child to the hospital (not an emergency situation - just a worried mommy situation) at the time to see a specialist. The officer said that I might receive a reduction. The court date is scheduled for 11/25/08 and I will be out of town on that date. Do you know what steps I would need to do to try to qualify for a PJC? I was told that I should probably attend traffic school, is this something I should do before going to see the DA. I was also told when I called the court today that I could go see the DA anytime before my court date. Is this something I can likely handle myself or should I retain an attorney?