Q: Hi there. My mother received a ticket and court sentence in February for speeding 27mph over the limit.
She went in today and the judge spoke to her very briefly, giving her a new court date next month and telling her to come back with an attorney. He did say that she could be punished with jail time. She has had her license for almost 20 years now, with a speeding ticket (7mph over) 12 years ago. What are the chances that she will be given a harsher punishment, specifically any jail time. Is this common?
A: Aggravated speeding 26-34 over the limit is a class b misdemeanor. As a result, the maximum penalties include up to 6 months in jail and a fine up to $1500. However, especially with a good driving record, there is a high likelihood of avoiding jail time. An attorney can help minimize the consequences and ensure the best possible result.
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A: Your mother has been charged with a criminal offense. This is not a normal speeding ticket. This is a Class B Misdemeanor which is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to $1,500.00 in fines not including mandatory assessments. If your mother is convicted of this offense, it will show up on background checks for the rest of her life and cause her issues with employment, housing, financing and education. She needs an attorney. The sooner an attorney is hired the better. That attorney will need time to work her case. That attorney, at the very least, should try and get the ticket amended to a Petty Traffic Offense. Hire an attorney now.
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