Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

Speeding Ticket

I was pulled over for going 60MPH in a 40MPH zone. I was trying to catch a red light and wasn't paying attention to my speedometer. I am pleading guilty to the charge with an explanation in court in hopes for a no/lowered fine and no/less points. It is my first offense and I have been driving for a year and a half. I want to know what is the best thing to say to the judge in court to get a good result. One of my friends said to ask for PBJ, but is that a good idea to ask the judge what your sentence should be?


Asked on 1/25/00, 6:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Laumann Law Office of Joseph Laumann, PA

Re: Speeding Ticket

It is not out of line to ask the Judge for a Probation Before Judgement, after explaining what happened. If your record is clear, then the judge has the option of granting a PBJ. Remember that a judge can do whatever they want (within the legal sentence) when sentencing for the ticket.

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Answered on 1/25/00, 8:16 pm


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