Q: Do I have to tell my lawyer that I just got a ticket in another county? We are set for traffic trial next month.
This may be a dumb question but I received a speeding ticket and I am extremely worried that it may damage my case.
I am currently fighting a speeding ticket (my most recent. it happened over a year ago). My lawyer recently entered in a not guilty plea so we are set for trial. Unfortunately I did exactly what he told me not to do and got myself caught up in a speed trap in another county (Boulder)
Will this hurt my Denver case? If so, can you give me example of what usually would happen if they notice I received a recent violation?
Do I need to tell him what happened so the DA doesn’t tell him first at pre trial?
I’m extremely embarrassed and of course even more concerned for my pending case.
Also, my actual trial date is set for a month before my new speeding court date, if that makes a difference.
Thank you.
A: A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Yes, it would be better for your attorney to find out from you, rather than to be confronted with the information in court for the first time. Good luck
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