QUESTION
I dont' know if I should hire attorney or not.
Asked on Oct 30th, 2019 on Traffic Violations - Colorado
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In 1 car accident in mtns. Received ticket for carless driving. Deputy said ticket because I damaged county property. I broke a chip (3" x 10") off edge of highway where there was no shoulder.
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Careless Driving is defined as driving in a careless and imprudent manner without due regard to the roadway conditions (curves, traffic, etc.). Sounds like the damage was not much. Careless is a 4 point offense. If the 4 points would give you 12 or more points in the one year period prior to this incident or 18 points in the two years, then you should definitely get a lawyer. If not, then you might want to go to the first court date yourself and see if they will offer a plea bargain (2 points defective vehicle or 3 point too fast for conditions?) that you are willing to accept.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2019 at 7:02 AM