Q: I recently got a speeding ticket of going 95 in a 60 as well as a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving.
This is my 2nd ticket, my past ticket was for not wearing a seatbelt and it was over a year ago. What should I do and what kind of fines/punishments am I facing? I am in North Carolina.
A: Actually both charges are misdemeanors. If convicted as charged, your license will be suspended if you are licensed in NC and if not, your privilege to drive in NC will be suspended and likely your home state DMV notified and they will likely suspend you, your insurance will likely go up - dramatically, there will be court cost and possibly fines, likely of at least $188 but very likely way more and you could potentially face jail time. As to what you should do, first and foremost don't speed but since that ship has already sailed - hire a traffic attorney. I normally say go with the cheapest one you can find but in your case, you need to go with the best one you can afford. Best of luck - and don't ever do that again..
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