Need legal help in Indy

Discussion in 'Trucker Legal Advice' started by dsfiscool, Nov 17, 2014.

  1. dsfiscool

    dsfiscool Bobtail Member

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    A trucker friend of mine received a speeding ticket a couple weeks ago in Indianapolis while working. He is currently a seasonal driver and is hoping to gain full time status in a few months. The main concern is that the ticket was in a double fine construction area, and he is worried that the points would go onto his license and keep him from getting a full time job. We have tried several times to reach attorneys in the Indianapolis area to see what exactly he would be able to do to keep the points from being added, but we haven't received a response from any of them. Neither of us live in Indiana, so we aren't familiar with whom exactly would be reliable to seek for legal advice or representation. Can anyone provide any suggestions of what the best way of handling this is? Is there a possibility of reducing the ticket to just a fine instead of adding points against his CDL? Anyone know an attorney in the Indy area that would be reliable?

    Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

    Thanks so much!
     
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  3. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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  4. Dr_Fandango44

    Dr_Fandango44 Road Train Member

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    I don't know anyone in Indy specifically but as I'm a member of OOIDA I use Roadlaw
    1-888-276-8000. They deal with all 48, so I'm sure they can help. I have also used Interstate trucking services, who advertise in one of the freebie trucker mags in any truckstop. I've had success with those folks, but they can be a tad pricey. Don't just hire any lawyer, as I've made that mistake too and got burned.
    Yes, you know you must fight every moving violation ticket no matter what, and you need to get the best help possible.
    You don't say where you're based but you have to watch out that your home state may interpret this ticket differently so be sure to monitor the situation carefully. That's because IN will report any conviction to the home state.
    Good luck.
     
  5. mrbamcclain

    mrbamcclain Light Load Member

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    Laws were changed to where a CDL ticket is not supposed to be changed. Best bet, call or go in person to the court and talk to someone who may be clueless and see if they will modify it. Pay it on the spot then high tail out of there!
     
  6. Hyweighman

    Hyweighman Medium Load Member

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    Just watch your speed in work zones
     
  7. Ridgeline

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    Why would he be speeding in a construction zone to begin with?
     
  8. dsfiscool

    dsfiscool Bobtail Member

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    He didn't see a speed reduction sign posted (possibly because of the time of day since it was dark). His truck was on cruise when he entered the area. There was no active construction at the time, and the vehicles around him were passing him. I don't want to make it sound as if he was blatantly speeding through when that wasn't the case at all. His record has been practically perfect for nearly 20 years before this.
     
  9. dsfiscool

    dsfiscool Bobtail Member

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    And thank you to everyone for your advice so far. I appreciate it greatly.
     
  10. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Points stay on drivers records for 3 yrs and carriers 2.Wonder how many points is it for speeding thru a construction zone.
     
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