A couple of years ago I was lasered going 75 in a 55 (funny how it was just exactly enough for reckless driving). Anyway, I paid $500 for a lawyer, got a copy of my driving record (it was clean going back 5 years) and a speedo calibration.

Almost everyone that was in court for the same thing without a lawyer didn't fare so well. My lawyer did nothing except hand the judge a copy of my driving record and speedo calibration - and it was lowered to defective equipment ($50 fine I think and no points).

So, I'm not sure if the lawyer was necessary, but I suggest you definitely get one.

 

Interesting how the cops who do the same things in their personal cars (off duty) never have to "face the consequences".

Warren

 

The question is if the other drivers had a copy of their driving record with them AND was it clean for at least 5yrs, AND had a speedo calibration. In other words, was it the lawyer or was it your pre-trial preparation and clean record.

Warren

 

A buddy of mine and I were coming out of the Fredericksburg area onto 95 when we got pulled over. Granted, he was going 120mph and I got clocked at 135 in a 65. Even with his lawyer, and the fact that I had beaten the ticket due to a ton of errors made by the cop, we still went to jail (5 days with 75 suspended) and ended up paying about 2,000 each. From the experience I can say look to have your license suspended for 6 months and a little fine (maybe no suspension but a safety course for driving or something stupid like that). The court systems are terrible in VA (I am a TX resident but stationed in VA), and it's like no matter what you do, you can't win. Good luck though!