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Reckless (� 46.2-862) 88/65mph on I-95N HOV Lane at 8:30am - (Updated)

This ticket:

reckless 88/65mph - misdemeanor

ticketed by: va state trooper (r. S. Gales)

where: i-95n (hov lane) 1/4 mile n of rt. 123 (no hov violation)

jurisdiction: fairfax county

court date:

court date given by trooper: 02/24/2009

called fairfax county district court on 02/20/09 for continuance date: 04/07/2009

dmv points: 0

taking dmv online class for +5 points now

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questions:

1. What are the chances to save myself from reckless and lower fine to regular ticket

2. What else do i need to do besides:

a. Taking online defensive driving class to obtain +5 points

b. Hire a lawyer

c. Re-scheduled my court date hoping the trooper won't show up

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prior tickets:

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10/10/2006 - speeding at school crossing 15-19 mph

general district ct fairfax county

demerit points: 4

code section: 46.2-873

09/20/2005 - speeding 10-14 mph above speed limit

out of state court: maryland

demerit points: 4

12/11/2003 - rd - generally (95/55mph)

circuit ct fairfax county

demerit points: 6

code section: 46.2-852

suspension period: 1 year(s) with restrictions to go to work+college


Asked on 2/20/09, 2:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Reckless (� 46.2-862) 88/65mph on I-95N HOV Lane at 8:30am - (Updated)

Given your moderately dismal driving record, I would recommend hiring an attorney to represent you on this charge who is appropriately experienced in

the Fairfax County General District Traffic Court

and who can do the talking for you to the local prosecutor to minimize your chances of alienating

this person and thereby enhancing your prospects of getting a charge reduced down to speeding, or, perhaps, even to improper driving (both mere traffic infractions as opposed to criminal misdemeanor offenses).

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Answered on 2/21/09, 12:02 am


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