Q: I received a ticket for going 27 mph over and it's my first offense should I be worried about hard penalties?
A: Speeding 26-34 mph over the posted speed limit is a Class B misdemeanor carrying a maximum 6 months in jail and $1500 fine. However, sever penalties can typically be avoided. If you have a good driving record and attorney may even be able to convince the prosecutor to reduce the offense from a criminal charge and keep it off of your record with court supervision. Contact an attorney directly to discuss the specifics and your options.
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Hello Asker,
First, let me stated that the speed at which you have been cited is sufficient to justify taking this matter seriously. As you have probably read, it is considered a class B misdemeanor meaning that it can give you a criminal record. It can also drastically affect your insurance rates if you are convicted of this offense. There are outcomes that can be reached which can help minimize the damage of this offense that may be available to you based upon the circumstances of where you received your ticket and your clean record. In general, more leniency is given in highway zones rather than in residential or commercial areas. The extent to which these outcomes are achievable depends highly on the county.
For this reason, it is best to have an attorney review it. My recommendation would be to schedule a free consultation with an attorney by phone. Provide them a copy of the ticket and have them give you their take on it. Take time to ask questions and get the answers you need to make a decision with regards to how to handle it.
I hope that helps and if you have any questions, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Jason A. Wilkins
Traffic Attorney
(630) 445-2293
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