Q: I recieved two tickets for excessive speeding and and driving with an invalid license. What penalties are applicable?
I am a minor and this is my first offense.I was going 35 mph over the limit. I was arrested the night of my offense. I would like to know what options I have to receive a less stiff penalty in court.
A: If you are speeding 35 mph over the speed limit, you should be facing a Class A misdemeanor which carries a maximum penalty of up to one year in jail and a maximum fine of $2,500. Prior to 2014 the threshold for a Class A Misdemeanor was 40 mph. Depending on the facts of your case, your criminal record, and your driving record, it may be possible to get the prosecutor to reduce the charges so you could get a better outcome. You should consult and hire an experienced attorney who knows how to negotiate with the state and present an effective mitigation packet so that the state can reduce the charges.
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