running red light? lawyer or no lawyer

That argument will not hold up. Do not try and represent yourself it won't work. Either accept it and pay the fine or hire a lawyer to try and get it reduced or changed. Depends what kind of shape your license is in and or how much you want to spend. I'd say an attorney will charge you $500-1000.00. Good luck!

 

I would go back take pictures of skid marks, measure distances and see if it could be proven scientifically that you were legally traveling at proper speed and there was no way to stop and you took the safest way out. I would also ask for production of this officers tickets he written in last six monthes to see if there was some sort pattern there. I would then file a motion to dismiss with my findings presented in way that they couldn't be ruled as hear say.This would give you the leanings of the court at that point you would know if a lawyer was needed or not. Some courts you are better to stipulate with notice of appeal and handle it in another venue.

 

You can buy an insurance that will have a lawyer represent you and you don't even have to be there .The city does not want to have the trial and your lawyer will have it put off.

This is a moving violation and if your lawyer is half assed, he will get it reduced to a lesser, non-moving violation.This will affect your license less, and believe me , that's worth it. Tickets sometimes come in bunches.You don't have a clue why but they can.

Check in any flying -j or look for it on the internet.Its really not expensive for the relief you get from it.It entitles you to representation in all the 48 lower states.

I used to have it and I bought it when I needed it , just like you do right now.If you buy it , they will represent you for this case. Just pay them and forget it. I don't have it now because I don't drive anymore..

heh heh

Peace

 

I forgot to tell you to start watching out for redlights.If a light is stale, expect it to change and drive accordingly. You know better.What happened is your fault.

Peace

 

No, Smith System training. The driver was NOT driving defensively , he approached a stale green and it changed on him. A 'lil mama in with a load of kids could have been crossing there.....or gramps, anybody. As a professional he is supposed to be in full control of his unit at all times, he was not.

That may not go down very well but that's the truth.

Being said: Get one of the ticket lawyers and make it go away. Make the lil mama I spoke of, your wife with your kids.......

JMO

 

Through yourself at the mercy of the court saying, 'Your honor, I assessed the green light might change and slowed to an appropriate speed, but the light changed unexpectedly and unusually quick." Many of these lights do not take into account heavy trucks and change signals unreasonably quick. Measure the timing of the light and look for research online to support your arguement that the 'light is improperly timed because it doesnt adequately take trucks into account.'

Hopefully you'll get it reduced to a non-moving violation. Prayers will help too!