Deciding To Contest A Ticket For Breaking A Speeding Law
Posted By Adriana Noton on November 17, 2010
The pressure is on. You have worked late again and you have to get home. There is a birthday party for your child that you cannot miss. You decide to make it home quicker than normal. Unfortunately the sirens go on behind you. You know you are breaking a speeding law. You doubt you will get a warning.
The police officer is approaching your car and you begin to be concerned. You want to know what your legal options are in the is case. You are extra concerned because you have gotten a few speeding tickets this year. Another ticket and you might get a suspension in your license. You wonder if you should contest the ticket in court.
You are issued the ticket. On the front is date that you can appear in court to contest the ticket. You politely accept the ticket and deal with the officer. After he leaves you bang your head on the steering wheel. You are going to be late for the birthday party and now have to deal with a legal proceeding.
You decide to consult an attorney. You will want to choose one that specializes in defending clients against traffic and speeding tickets. You do not want to ask an attorney who specializes in family or tax law to deal with your driving issue. Attorneys specialize and you need to pick one for the area that you need.
The traditional place to find an attorney is by looking in a telephone book. You can look there under each specialty. Another way to find one is to get recommendations from family and friends. The local organization of attorneys might also have a referral service. These are called bar associations.
Contact a few attorneys and set up intake interviews with them. You are likely to first speak with the paralegal of the law firm. Paralegals are trained legal professionals that are just not licensed to represent you. Your case will then be reviewed for a final decision by an attorney.
An attorney should tell you your likelihood of success. They cannot by law promise you certain results. You will have to weigh the costs of proceeding with the case with the likelihood of success. In this case you do not want to lose your license or have it suspended.
Law firms are required to be clear with you about how much your case will cost. One way you may be charged is hourly. You might might also be charged a flat rate. Ethic rules require that lawyers be clear about how you will be billed.
As you sit there on the side of the road with your ticket for having broken a speeding law you have some choices to weigh. It might be worth proceeding with a legal case. It also might be the better choice to have your license suspended and not proceed in fighting it.
Insurance premiums through the roof? Do you have a history of London traffic tickets. Consult a paralegal who can help you avoid painful fines stemming from Toronto speeding tickets.
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