Reckless Driving Ticket , need advice
Racer
Joined: Jan 2017
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From: Stafford VA
I don't believe it.
If your story was true as written (which I highly down) then your stepdaughter was an idiot. Sorry but exactly how did she "interfere with a police officer by talking to him from her seat at the porch?!? I smell a rat here - somebody's not telling the truth. If it was as you describe I would have went into court and said to the judge "Your Honor, I was just talking to the man from many yards away. I fail to see how that was 'interfering'".
The other thing that is weird about your story is that you start off talking about a dog catcher and end up interfering with the police. Since when is a dog catcher a cop?
If your story was true as written (which I highly down) then your stepdaughter was an idiot. Sorry but exactly how did she "interfere with a police officer by talking to him from her seat at the porch?!? I smell a rat here - somebody's not telling the truth. If it was as you describe I would have went into court and said to the judge "Your Honor, I was just talking to the man from many yards away. I fail to see how that was 'interfering'".
The other thing that is weird about your story is that you start off talking about a dog catcher and end up interfering with the police. Since when is a dog catcher a cop?
"dog catchers" are called Animal Control and they are part of the sheriff department.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Ft Mill, SC
Ya know what I get a kick out of ? The sanctimonious self righteous types. Who owns a corvette and always drives the speed limit ? We all know the answer to that one. Who has "run their corvette thru the gears" up to way over the speed limit on public roads( including all those sanctimonious self righteous types).We all know the answer to that one too.
Most of us pick our places out in the middle of nowhere to have a little fun and are very selective. Why ? So we don't wind up like this poor guy, but none of us are saintly individuals with our vettes.
Most of us pick our places out in the middle of nowhere to have a little fun and are very selective. Why ? So we don't wind up like this poor guy, but none of us are saintly individuals with our vettes.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Sioux Falls South Dakota
Yes the older generation never went excessively over the speed limit when they were younger with their hot rods. In a comparison, yes, I agree the older generations did experiment, but "excessively over the speed limit" in older cars (maybe 100 mph) does not compare the speeds of cars today (120, 140, etc).
Sorry, I remember riding in my parents car with no seatbelts and my dad sipping a beer while driving and he was not in the minority (this was legal at the time). Considering a lot of cars didn't have seat belts until the mid-60s I'm not sure you can blame this on doing stupid things. Regarding the drinking while driving, I wouldn't classify that as the norm or as an excuse to make it alright back then and sure as heck not now.
Since the automobile was introduced people have been doing stupid things. The OP is not trying to get out of anything he is trying to get the reckless driver charge reduced. By trying to get the reckless driving charges reduced, that's ........kind of trying to get out of things......... isn't it? "Not getting out of anything" is to accept the penalty as is and move on with life. By the OP getting a lawyer, yes, he may get things reduced but he will likely end up financially worse off once all the costs are said & done (court costs, lawyer fees, still paying excessive fines, increased insurance, etc.) .
He is also taking full responsibility.
Sorry, I remember riding in my parents car with no seatbelts and my dad sipping a beer while driving and he was not in the minority (this was legal at the time). Considering a lot of cars didn't have seat belts until the mid-60s I'm not sure you can blame this on doing stupid things. Regarding the drinking while driving, I wouldn't classify that as the norm or as an excuse to make it alright back then and sure as heck not now.
Since the automobile was introduced people have been doing stupid things. The OP is not trying to get out of anything he is trying to get the reckless driver charge reduced. By trying to get the reckless driving charges reduced, that's ........kind of trying to get out of things......... isn't it? "Not getting out of anything" is to accept the penalty as is and move on with life. By the OP getting a lawyer, yes, he may get things reduced but he will likely end up financially worse off once all the costs are said & done (court costs, lawyer fees, still paying excessive fines, increased insurance, etc.) .
He is also taking full responsibility.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,435
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From: Sioux Falls South Dakota
Ya know what I get a kick out of ? The sanctimonious self righteous types. Who owns a corvette and always drives the speed limit ? We all know the answer to that one. Who has "run their corvette thru the gears" up to way over the speed limit on public roads( including all those sanctimonious self righteous types).We all know the answer to that one too.
Most of us pick our places out in the middle of nowhere to have a little fun and are very selective. Why ? So we don't wind up like this poor guy, but none of us are saintly individuals with our vettes.
Most of us pick our places out in the middle of nowhere to have a little fun and are very selective. Why ? So we don't wind up like this poor guy, but none of us are saintly individuals with our vettes.
Pro
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Cookeville TN
Reckless driving
Ya know what I get a kick out of ? The sanctimonious self righteous types. Who owns a corvette and always drives the speed limit ? We all know the answer to that one. Who has "run their corvette thru the gears" up to way over the speed limit on public roads( including all those sanctimonious self righteous types).We all know the answer to that one too.
Most of us pick our places out in the middle of nowhere to have a little fun and are very selective. Why ? So we don't wind up like this poor guy, but none of us are saintly individuals with our vettes.
Most of us pick our places out in the middle of nowhere to have a little fun and are very selective. Why ? So we don't wind up like this poor guy, but none of us are saintly individuals with our vettes.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
Doesn't change two facts - while dog catchers are called Animal Control officers they are not called police officers. Also, talking to somebody does not interfere anybody and no person in their right mind would think so.
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I have to hear how this turns out!!!
Banned Scam/Spammer
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I agree, hire an attorney. He can petition the court to reduce the charges, especially if it's a first offense. When you enter your plea plead "no contest" and not guilty. Going to cost you either way..
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: NE OH
Recall when you'd flash your high beams to let the other driver know there was a cop ahead. When I was stationed at Holloman AFB, the local paper wrote about people getting ticketed for doing that.
The offence? Disturbing the peace
OK, back to our regularly scheduled program: Get a lawyer
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: MD
Bottom line. Get an attorney and they'll take care of it. Probably cost you about $400 but it's usually worth it. I doubt you'll get off but if you can get no points and avoid the suspension great.
good luck
good luck
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
When I was stationed at Holloman AFB, the local paper wrote about people getting ticketed for doing that.
The offence? Disturbing the peace
OK, back to our regularly scheduled program: Get a lawyer
Last edited by defaria; May 31, 2017 at 03:36 PM.
Team Owner
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First, fifty states, fifty sets of laws, make sure the advice is California specific. The folks who prosecute this case will not talk to you. It will take a lawyer. Make sure you know everything, for instance, a reckless driving conviction in Texas come with automatic one year license suspension just like DWI.