What would my outcome of a "speeding over statutory limit 31-39" case be if I have no prior offenses with the law?

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I received a "SPEEDING OVER STATUTORY LIMIT 31-39" case from a state trooper on the tollway; 89mph in a 55mph zone. I have no prior offenses with the law, traffic or otherwise. I am 19, if that makes a difference in regards to the case.

Dennis P. Mikko · Answer

You will be assesse a fine and costs.

David Stoddard · Answer

Generally you can get it reduced one level if you ask, from more than 20 mph over the limit to more than 10 mph over, or from a 6 point to a 4 point violation, etc.

Timothy Klisz · Answer

It depends on the court.

Jared Altman · Answer

You can probably plead it down to a lesser speed.

Thomas Edward Gates · Answer

You may ask the court for a deferment if you have not had one in the past 7 years.  Complete all of the court terms and the charge will be deferred.

Gregory Crain · Answer

Guilty if you are guilty.

Michael Yeksavich · Answer

It depends upon the statute prescribed punishments.  In my state you might get  jail time.

Clayton Lockhart · Answer

Mississippi allows a first offense moving violation to attend a defensive driving course which if completed will prevent the ticket from appearing on your driving record and increasing your insurance rate.

William Spern · Answer

Probably a plea to a lesser offense provided that you pay the fine immediately.

Paul Whitfield · Answer

You might be very unhappy with the outcome. You will have a license suspension, a large fine and maybe worse, depending on what side of the bed the judge woke up on. Hire you the best traffic lawyer in your town He will beg for you. speeding is one thing. Driving 89 mph is something else and judges and prosecutors don't  like it.

Ronald A. Steinberg · Answer

The age of 18 is considered to be an adult.  You can't have it both ways.  You are presumed to know that what you are doing is really, really wrong.  At that speed, you are not driving; you are aiming a lethal weapon.  I will be willing to bet that you have never taken a high speed driving class, and would get someone killed if something unforeseen happened.  At that speed, you probably could be charged with Reckless Driving, which in Michigan is a 6 point offense.  You could likely get your license pulled for some period of time.  I get the feeling that even though you have had no prior offenses, that just means that you did not get caught before.  By the way, I once had a tire blow out at 60 mph, and it took all of my skills to bring the car to a stop without flipping it; at 89 mph, I would have been "dead meat."

Matthew Frisby · Answer

There is no way to predict the exact outcome, however in many jurisdictions the Court will have some leniency on the driver if it is their first offense.  31-39 mph is a considerable amount over the speed limit; you may want to check with a local (local to the jurisdiction where the ticket was received) attorney to see what the best course of action for you to take. The information here has been prepared for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship between the sender and receiver. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel.

Michael Heilmann · Answer

Take a day off of work and bring your driving records to Court and see if you can convince the trooper to give you a break. Slow Down.

John Brennan · Answer

It may be that you charge can be plead down to a lesser charge.  This is very serious for your driving privileges and insurance rating.

Douglas Johnson · Answer

Was there an accident involved?  Generally tickets are not admissible in an accident court case.

Richard Lowell · Answer

There may be some technical bases for you to avoid the ticket - but they are pretty rare.  For example, the trooper must file the ticket with the court within 5 days of the offense.  If that isn't done, the charge can be vacated.  It also occasionally happens that the radar gun wasn't properly or timely calibrated.  Absent that, your best shot is seeking a deferral.  Most of the Washington District Court judges offer a deferral of traffic tickets. You can only use the deferral once every 6 years; but since you have never had a ticket - you would be eligible.  You can request the deferral from the court - and if granted - you would pay an administrative fee (usually something around $125) and the court will defer the charge for a year.  As long as you don't get any tickets during that time period, the ticket will 'go away.'

Matthew Kober · Answer

You could plea it down to a regular speeding ticket or else they could potentially charge you with reckless driving.

David E. Frank · Answer

They will probably give you the option of going to traffic school, which means (if you go) you won't have points on your driving record. Points on your driving record is what increases your car insurance rates.

Stuart Nachbar · Answer

You should have a lawyer and try to plead it down to a two point violation.    You are looking at at least four point as it stands.

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