Legal Question in Traffic Law in Maryland

Guilty with explanation

I received a ticket for speeding last week. I know I was going about 35 mph across most of the rural road because I travel it frequently. My daughter turned on the radio when we were going up the last hill before the stop sign. Present Bush was speaking about the military. I must have sped up and was going 46 mph. Speed limit is 30.

In a round about way the officer suggested I plea guilt with explanation. I did not give her an explanation at the time I was stopped and was surprised when she discussed my options. (I have 2 sons in the military and have, like most of us in the USA, been under stress). What is a reasonable explanation for a judge when one pleads ''Guilty with explanation?''


Asked on 9/26/01, 10:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Guilty with explanation...Maybe...

Two weeks ago I received a phone call with a sobbing

woman asking to hire an attorney. She was my wife with her first

speeding ticket. Given her case, I will file an appearance on her behalf and work with

the State's Attorney to get a deal. She will not respond with "Guilty" and seek an explanation (or

what is referred to in lawyer-ease as allocution). Rather, she will face trial with a possible plea on that date

and only after the State's Attorney has assured a "good" deal.

Depending on the location of trial, I am available for a modest fee to represent you as well.

I am available for other legal matters including trusts and estates.

G. Joseph Holthaus

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Answered on 11/06/01, 9:08 pm


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