Lil’ Ole’ Me got in trouble
On June 25th I will get to have my first taste of a court room. Yes, I did something bad - something I think we all do - speed, but I got a ticket. And boy when I speed I make sure I go all out cause I was way over the limit and actually MUST APPEAR before the judge.
So, I have had some suggestions:
- Guilty - Strike a plea agreement with the Prosecutor and move on.
- Guilty - Try to get it reduced to a non-traffic violation.
- Plead Not Guilty and go to trial.
Basically, I will have heaping huge piles of fees regardless of what I do. I mean the ticket alone will mostly cost around $300, WOW!
So, everyone, what has this taught us? Don’t speed when you can’t see both sides of the road. Just kidding - just plain don’t speed. It can be difficult, but no other choice unless I want to chance getting caught again.
Fun fact: 1 in 4 people will get a speeding ticket this year. Nice!
TTFN ~










May 22nd, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Ouch that bites! And you’re right we’ve all done it (and some like me have been caught also–22 mph over the limit).
Drive safe!
May 22nd, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Wow… 22 miles over. Then I don’t feel so bad, I was clocked at 18 over. Not looking forward to my court date
May 22nd, 2008 at 5:54 pm
A nameless member of my family has to appear next week. Our fees should be half of what yours are. $300? Ouch!
May 22nd, 2008 at 8:03 pm
@ Teresa: Nameless member, huh. Wonder who that could be :)?