Traffic Ticket Defense Attorneys are they worth it?.......YES

Kulo · 10-01-2010, 08:15 AM

In July i got a speeding ticket going into Indianapolis. We were coming out of rain about a mile back so trafifc was crawling with semi's in the right lane so i did not see the speed limit drop from 70 to 65 mph. As soon as a third lane opened up i got over and proceeded to pass, didnt realize i "might" have hit 85 mph, at least thats what the state trooper said. Let me tell u, a 20 mph over 4 point ticket will ruin your summer fun. I live in MI so I decided to look into and seek the services of Wallace-Little Attorneys at Law out of Indiana. Must i say the best decision made. They got it reduced to "mechanical failure" ,( not sure what that is,but dont care), no points $180 fine. John Little did a great job and i cannot thank him enough.

usmc8411 · 10-01-2010, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kulo

In July i got a speeding ticket going into Indianapolis. We were coming out of rain about a mile back so trafifc was crawling with semi's in the right lane so i did not see the speed limit drop from 70 to 65 mph. As soon as a third lane opened up i got over and proceeded to pass, didnt realize i "might" have hit 85 mph, at least thats what the state trooper said. Let me tell u, a 20 mph over 4 point ticket will ruin your summer fun. I live in MI so I decided to look into and seek the services of Wallace-Little Attorneys at Law out of Indiana. Must i say the best decision made. They got it reduced to "mechanical failure" ,( not sure what that is,but dont care), no points $180 fine. John Little did a great job and i cannot thank him enough.

Dont you think the legal system is flawed when just because you pay someone money they reduce things for you that would never happen if you didnt get a lawyer.

Usually they know eachother and just bullshit and "yeah yeah...okay sounds good". $300 later with a nod and a handshake they drop your charge down. Our legal system....for traffic anyways is all garbage.

I was at court for a reckless driving (over 80) in virgina on a highway. The guy before me was there for reckless driving on a motorcycle...which caused an accident. He had a lawyer and walked out with a $700 fine and supervision.

Me...no lawyer....$1800 fine and 6 month suspension....with a lying cop who changed around everything from what he told me when he pulled me over. Thanks great legal system.

MSG' · 10-01-2010, 08:26 AM

I got a ticket, going 95 in a 55, 400 dollars and 4 points. I just paid it. oh, and I don't speed anymore lol, cant lose anymore points.

BTW...i took a buddy off base at lunch to show him what the car could do, was on a four lane road with no cars in my lanes, I was letting off the gas at the sametime the cop saw me, bad luck, 400 bucks for a few second of fun lol, i got caught, thats what I get, and i don't do it anymore! lol

vincewalthers · 10-01-2010, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmc8411

Dont you think the legal system is flawed when just because you pay someone money they reduce things for you that would never happen if you didnt get a lawyer.

Usually they know eachother and just bullshit and "yeah yeah...okay sounds good". $300 later with a nod and a handshake they drop your charge down. Our legal system....for traffic anyways is all garbage.

I was at court for a reckless driving (over 80) in virgina on a highway. The guy before me was there for reckless driving on a motorcycle...which caused an accident. He had a lawyer and walked out with a $700 fine and supervision.

Me...no lawyer....$1800 fine and 6 month suspension....with a lying cop who changed around everything from what he told me when he pulled me over. Thanks great legal system.

My wife was given a similar ticket when she was driving my mustang (pre camaro SS days).. The court had a different ticket that the cop wrote up and exagerated everything.. Long story about what the ticket was about in the first place but basically he pulled over the wrong car that the radar said was speeding... Because she was driving a sports car he didn't even think to go after the other car.. No lawyers.. The judge threw it out because the cop wrote a new ticket that didn't match the original one (after proof of course)

brantley847 · 10-01-2010, 09:25 AM

I am lost...so you had to pay the 180 ticket?

There are lawyers that will take your case for 69 for non moving violations and 89 for moving violations. You don't pay anything else regardless of the outcome unless you are required to take a traffic class..the attorneys make their money when the officer doesn't show.

What I don't get is all you have to do is take a traffic class in most states and have the points removed for about 35 bucks so why pay an attorney to only get points removed? If that is the case you are being ripped off....

But like USMC said..it is a scam. The attorneys know the judge in most cases...if the cop doesn't show they plea not-guilty and win based on attendence. If the officer shows they plea no contest and request points be removed or reduce to a minor offense...yea, the system is flawed.

justincase_2008 · 10-01-2010, 09:36 AM

I payed a $25 class fee and got my ticket dropped from 574 to 300 with no points. No court time no lawyers nothing.

Kulo · 10-01-2010, 09:55 AM

Can't argue about how the legal system is flawed , most of us have probably been there.

After doing my research and adding up insurance cost for the next three years plus the ticket cost. I found that the traffic attorney was quite affordable and at least worth a try.

USMC - I was counting on the "buddy" system when i decided to go with an attorney.

All in all my cost was $105 per point. No points on my record , and learned to drive slow or at least the speed limit.

Alfieboy · 10-01-2010, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmc8411

Dont you think the legal system is flawed when just because you pay someone money they reduce things for you that would never happen if you didnt get a lawyer.

Usually they know eachother and just bullshit and "yeah yeah...okay sounds good". $300 later with a nod and a handshake they drop your charge down. Our legal system....for traffic anyways is all garbage.

I was at court for a reckless driving (over 80) in virgina on a highway. The guy before me was there for reckless driving on a motorcycle...which caused an accident. He had a lawyer and walked out with a $700 fine and supervision.

Me...no lawyer....$1800 fine and 6 month suspension....with a lying cop who changed around everything from what he told me when he pulled me over. Thanks great legal system.

Live here in VA

Couldnt agree more..

PLUS.. same happened to me when I first got my cdl in NY....

got the attorney.. they took a brief recess.. judge came out, said disobeying a traffic control device..no points 150 fine something.. later- couple hundred bills to lawyer.. thing was I WASNT EVEN SPEEDING trooper had bad day.....

at that time cdl was dbl fines & points..I woulda just had to hand them my driv lic.. :(

brantley847 · 10-01-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Kulo

Can't argue about how the legal system is flawed , most of us have probably been there.

After doing my research and adding up insurance cost for the next three years plus the ticket cost. I found that the traffic attorney was quite affordable and at least worth a try.

USMC - I was counting on the "buddy" system when i decided to go with an attorney.

All in all my cost was $105 per point. No points on my record , and learned to drive slow or at least the speed limit.

Yea, and no disrespect was meant from my reply.. I mean speeding generally is an honest mistake and as long as a lesson is learned and you mature from the incident that is the big thing..so my hat is off to you for not taking it out on the cop and accepting responsibility...most people (even on here) fail to accept that.

I personally think people will appreciate and grow more from a traffic stop if they are given a warning instead of a ticket...some...not all

Andro · 10-01-2010, 11:04 AM

$75 to hire an Attorney got my speeding ticket reduced to a parking ticket no points, and no traffic school

camaroitalia · 10-01-2010, 11:25 AM

we got pulled over once not realizing the speed limit in front of a school was faster than it was in front of a cemetery

those people are not crossing the street...

Berean · 10-01-2010, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmc8411

Dont you think the legal system is flawed when just because you pay someone money they reduce things for you that would never happen if you didnt get a lawyer.

import_killa · 10-01-2010, 11:44 AM

I think our interstates need to be like the autobahn in germany speed at on risk with that being said they have less accidents than we do but when they do have an accident its usually life ending

mikel441 · 10-01-2010, 03:53 PM

So what is this "point" system you guys are talking about? Is this some new scam for the states to take your money?

10-01-2010, 08:15 AM	#1
Kulo Drives: Silver Ice Metallic SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Detroit Posts: 133 View My Garage	Traffic Ticket Defense Attorneys are they worth it?.......YES In July i got a speeding ticket going into Indianapolis. We were coming out of rain about a mile back so trafifc was crawling with semi's in the right lane so i did not see the speed limit drop from 70 to 65 mph. As soon as a third lane opened up i got over and proceeded to pass, didnt realize i "might" have hit 85 mph, at least thats what the state trooper said. Let me tell u, a 20 mph over 4 point ticket will ruin your summer fun. I live in MI so I decided to look into and seek the services of Wallace-Little Attorneys at Law out of Indiana. Must i say the best decision made. They got it reduced to "mechanical failure" ,( not sure what that is,but dont care), no points $180 fine. John Little did a great job and i cannot thank him enough. __________________ *JBA High Flow Cats, CAI Intake, Ported Throttle Body, Pfadt Sport Sway Bars, 12.57 @111.6 mph*

10-01-2010, 09:25 AM	#5
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,580	I am lost...so you had to pay the 180 ticket? There are lawyers that will take your case for 69 for non moving violations and 89 for moving violations. You don't pay anything else regardless of the outcome unless you are required to take a traffic class..the attorneys make their money when the officer doesn't show. What I don't get is all you have to do is take a traffic class in most states and have the points removed for about 35 bucks so why pay an attorney to only get points removed? If that is the case you are being ripped off.... But like USMC said..it is a scam. The attorneys know the judge in most cases...if the cop doesn't show they plea not-guilty and win based on attendence. If the officer shows they plea no contest and request points be removed or reduce to a minor offense...yea, the system is flawed. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

10-01-2010, 09:36 AM	#6
justincase_2008 The Freak Kid Drives: ABM 2010 SS/RS White strips Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,212 View My Garage	I payed a $25 class fee and got my ticket dropped from 574 to 300 with no points. No court time no lawyers nothing. __________________

10-01-2010, 09:55 AM	#7
Kulo Drives: Silver Ice Metallic SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Detroit Posts: 133 View My Garage	Can't argue about how the legal system is flawed , most of us have probably been there. After doing my research and adding up insurance cost for the next three years plus the ticket cost. I found that the traffic attorney was quite affordable and at least worth a try. USMC - I was counting on the "buddy" system when i decided to go with an attorney. All in all my cost was $105 per point. No points on my record , and learned to drive slow or at least the speed limit. __________________ *JBA High Flow Cats, CAI Intake, Ported Throttle Body, Pfadt Sport Sway Bars, 12.57 @111.6 mph*

10-01-2010, 11:04 AM	#10
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,213 View My Garage	$75 to hire an Attorney got my speeding ticket reduced to a parking ticket no points, and no traffic school __________________

10-01-2010, 08:26 AM	#3
MSG' Drives: 2010 1SS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Elgin, SC Posts: 832 View My Garage	I got a ticket, going 95 in a 55, 400 dollars and 4 points. I just paid it. oh, and I don't speed anymore lol, cant lose anymore points. BTW...i took a buddy off base at lunch to show him what the car could do, was on a four lane road with no cars in my lanes, I was letting off the gas at the sametime the cop saw me, bad luck, 400 bucks for a few second of fun lol, i got caught, thats what I get, and i don't do it anymore! lol

10-01-2010, 11:25 AM	#11
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,835	we got pulled over once not realizing the speed limit in front of a school was faster than it was in front of a cemetery those people are not crossing the street... __________________

10-01-2010, 11:44 AM	#13
import_killa Drives: 2SS IBM Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: fort hood texas Posts: 857 View My Garage	I think our interstates need to be like the autobahn in germany speed at on risk with that being said they have less accidents than we do but when they do have an accident its usually life ending __________________ 1 7/8 AR headers, roto-fab CAI with radiator, fuse box, and valve cover, cam, upgraded fuel system with 85lb injectors, under drive pulley, TVS 2300 S/C, muffler delete, aftermarket wheels, AAC headlights fogs sidemarkers footwell dome and trunk lights.....That's 659.9 RWHP 611.9RWTQ T

10-01-2010, 03:53 PM	#14
mikel441 Drives: 2014 Sonic, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 2,451 View My Garage	So what is this "point" system you guys are talking about? Is this some new scam for the states to take your money? __________________

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