Q: speeding ticket from officer, following him at 80mph. actual speed on ticket 70 mph, can I get it dismissed?
He said that he clocked me while I was behind him as he was accelerating to higher speeds.
A: You always have the right to plead not guilty and request a hearing. Ultimately, it will be up to the judge to determine whether the officer's testimony with respect to the way he captured your speed is credible. However, it sounds like he may have cut you a break already? I'm not entirely clear on the facts as you've described them. You should seek a free phone consultation with an attorney.
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