Deeeeeppp Trouble!

[Perfectlap]

well me thinks that you are looking at least $1000 in penalties and surcharges for this year if you go it alone. Then you'll have increases in your insurance for several years to come as well. By the end of it all it could end up costing you about the same as hiring this lawyer or more if you lose. It's a gamble for sure.

I know here in NJ an under 25 year old driver in a home with a Porsche in the garage will jack up everyones insurance in the house if there is a suspension.
If you are forced to insure on your own you would pay about $5K a year here in NJ with a suspension. I had a $500 increase because I failed to pay a $30 parking ticket within 60 days and the state DMV allowed this township to suspend my license over this one ticket! No points or accidents in 15 years and they still jacked up my insurance $500. Amazing... I don't know if CA has similarly high rates these days.

What do you pay if they throw the book at you in court? Still on the hook for the $4K?

I'd plead poverty since you are trying to do this without your folks footing the bill.
Maybe Perry Mason will drop a few bucks off the price.

[Grizzly]

Though the $4,000 sounds like a lot, in the long run this little lapse in judgement will likely cost you more than that in fines and increased insurance costs.

I do have questions, though. How does Super Attorney expect to get you off completely on 154mph, as clocked by radar? What guarantee does he give you that he'll be successful? Does he take a drastically reduced rate if he fails? I ask because I suspect that you'll be one of his 10% who are found guilty.

There are not a lot of variables in your case. You can't attempt to place blame on the BMW or the matter of being involved in a speed contest becomes an issue. Terrain doesn't seem to be an issue based on where you were. If the citation itself was filled out correctly, that leaves the calibration of the Officer's radar or laser device. If the Officer produces his latest calibration card, you're sunk at trial.

Is he planning to cut a deal before going to trial? To me, that seems like your best chance. You should find out his whole strategy before forking over the four grand.

Originally Posted by Grizzly

Though the $4,000 sounds like a lot, in the long run this little lapse in judgement will likely cost you more than that in fines and increased insurance costs.

I do have questions, though. How does Super Attorney expect to get you off completely on 154mph, as clocked by radar? What guarantee does he give you that he'll be successful? Does he take a drastically reduced rate if he fails? I ask because I suspect that you'll be one of his 10% who are found guilty.

There are not a lot of variables in your case. You can't attempt to place blame on the BMW or the matter of being involved in a speed contest becomes an issue. Terrain doesn't seem to be an issue based on where you were. If the citation itself was filled out correctly, that leaves the calibration of the Officer's radar or laser device. If the Officer produces his latest calibration card, you're sunk at trial.

Is he planning to cut a deal before going to trial? To me, that seems like your best chance. You should find out his whole strategy before forking over the four grand.

Connections, collected favors, reltationships which profit both parties, in short, the American court system.

[cfos]

"Connections, collected favors, reltationships which profit both parties, in short, the American court system."

Paul Wolfowitz is a judge, too? *L* Such knowledge of medicine, policing and the legal system! That must be a big family -- D Wade has a better chance of getting into Sir Charles's 5, than your network.

I, too am curious as to the super attorney's power. You'd think that an experienced lawyer would have a great deal of experience in trying similar cases, so you aren't forking over a lot of money for the attorney to do research. My guess is his argument would be similar to any number of cases he has already handled, right? 85% dismissal rate... a solid B, not exactly, "most every case"... wait, he does "consider himself" to be the best traffic ticket guy... So, you are paying by the hour... It's California, right? Probably $1k to park near the court... Not sure if California has to have a jury seated for this or whether you plead before a judge, so... is it about $1.5-2k/hr? Not a bad life. Of course, if you lose, you are looking into $4k plus fines, etc. If you haven't already, suck it up and talk to your dad (as suggested by many others in this thread) about the choices (especially if it is HIS policy that will be in question) rather than strangers on the internet.

Originally Posted by cfos

"Connections, collected favors, reltationships which profit both parties, in short, the American court system."

Paul Wolfowitz is a judge, too? *L* Such knowledge of medicine, policing and the legal system! That must be a big family -- D Wade has a better chance of getting into Sir Charles's 5, than your network.
I, too am curious as to the super attorney's power. You'd think that an experienced lawyer would have a great deal of experience in trying similar cases, so you aren't forking over a lot of money for the attorney to do research. My guess is his argument would be similar to any number of cases he has already handled, right? 85% dismissal rate... a solid B, not exactly, "most every case"... wait, he does "consider himself" to be the best traffic ticket guy... So, you are paying by the hour... It's California, right? Probably $1k to park near the court... Not sure if California has to have a jury seated for this or whether you plead before a judge, so... is it about $1.5-2k/hr? Not a bad life. Of course, if you lose, you are looking into $4k plus fines, etc. If you haven't already, suck it up and talk to your dad (as suggested by many others in this thread) about the choices (especially if it is HIS policy that will be in question) rather than strangers on the internet.

What a bunch of jealous GUYS on this BB. Not that it matters but my dad worked in the county court system for 30 years, during that time I was exposed to numerous judges and their "off record" opinions. You would clearly be surprised at what they truly believe and how situations like this are handled. Unlike you I respect your right to your own thoughts, btw no need to worry about my Radiology abilites, you just worry about you and your job OK? Jesus, no wonder people think Porsche owners are pretentious nitwits, apparently some are.

[cfos]

jealous? of what? That I haven't gotten a ticket for doin' 124? Or than D Wade doesn't want to be in my 5? *L* Easy. You need to re-read your own posts before you condem everyone else's opinion. You make blanket statements (e.g. about the judicial system) and get offended by another's opinion? Maybe, I happen to be in law... maybe the police... what do you know (aside from "more" than me, right?) maybe I'm a judge suing for $65 mil over a misplaced pair of pants. As for the prententious comment, are you sure you know what that word means?

Originally Posted by cfos

jealous? of what? That I haven't gotten a ticket for doin' 124? Or than D Wade doesn't want to be in my 5? *L* Easy. You need to re-read your own posts before you condem everyone else's opinion. You make blanket statements (e.g. about the judicial system) and get offended by another's opinion? Maybe, I happen to be in law... maybe the police... what do you know (aside from "more" than me, right?) maybe I'm a judge suing for $65 mil over a misplaced pair of pants. As for the prententious comment, are you sure you know what that word means?

I don't care what you do, have a nice day...

[Dr. Kill]

Originally Posted by cfos

maybe I'm a judge suing for $65 mil over a misplaced pair of pants.

cfos, in all fairness, if you are the judge who is doing that, then all of us should be berating you.

[Dr. Kill]

You could try telling the judge that you are a mob boss and then threaten his family. That can't do anything but help you in this situation.