"Criminal Speeding" in Maine.... need some help guys...
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"Criminal Speeding" in Maine.... need some help guys...
Hi,
Just got back with my girlfriend from Portland, ME, doing the round trip (1000km) in one day to see some relatives.
I got caught doing 101mph on I95 in a 65mph limit. The officer was rather polite, and since I'm from Quebec, Canada, and was with my girlfriend, he did not arrest me; however, I have been assigned to appear in court in march.
What are the usual fines? He told me that speeding 30mph over the limit is jail time normally. What is the typical settlement for this?
Now of course I'm totally responsible for that, and do not complain about the police doing its job... I just want to get out of this as easily as possible.
Thanks guys...
Guillaume
Just got back with my girlfriend from Portland, ME, doing the round trip (1000km) in one day to see some relatives.
I got caught doing 101mph on I95 in a 65mph limit. The officer was rather polite, and since I'm from Quebec, Canada, and was with my girlfriend, he did not arrest me; however, I have been assigned to appear in court in march.
What are the usual fines? He told me that speeding 30mph over the limit is jail time normally. What is the typical settlement for this?
Now of course I'm totally responsible for that, and do not complain about the police doing its job... I just want to get out of this as easily as possible.
Thanks guys...
Guillaume
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well, good luck. Prolly 180 day suspended license and big fine. Don't know how that works if
are from another country.<ul><li><a href="http://www.mit.edu/~jfc/laws.html">http://www.mit.edu/~jfc/laws.html</a</li></ul>
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GA: 101 in a 55 = $800 court fees + $500 lawyer fees + 4pts
Thank God for uphills...
I've also seen a "model citizen" with a clean driving record, good manners, a good lawyer, and a good bit of luck get off with only a $300 charge and 6pts. Bastard didn't even come to court.
Try looking into lawyers near the courthouse. Prices may very from $300 to $2500 within the same building so shop around.
I've also seen a "model citizen" with a clean driving record, good manners, a good lawyer, and a good bit of luck get off with only a $300 charge and 6pts. Bastard didn't even come to court.
Try looking into lawyers near the courthouse. Prices may very from $300 to $2500 within the same building so shop around.
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if more than 30 over the speed limit, considered a Class E crime...
See that in paragraph 3 under "criminal offense" <a href="http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/Statutes/29-A/title29-Asec2074.html">here</a>.
Considered "driving to endanger" the penalties for a Class E offense are listed in paragraph 3 under "penalties" <a href="http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/29-A/title29-Asec2413.html">here</a>. I do not see mandatory jail, but I do see suspension of license.
Hire a lawyer.
Considered "driving to endanger" the penalties for a Class E offense are listed in paragraph 3 under "penalties" <a href="http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/29-A/title29-Asec2413.html">here</a>. I do not see mandatory jail, but I do see suspension of license.
Hire a lawyer.
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Not just a lawyer, but a local lawyer who appears frequently in that Municipal Court. He'll know ..
the "drill." Perhaps an adjournment or two, to let things settle down, then a negotiated lesser outcome.
You're on foreign soil, both literally and figuratively, and need that local "equalizer." It will be worth every penny.
You're on foreign soil, both literally and figuratively, and need that local "equalizer." It will be worth every penny.
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As the others have said, get a lawyer. Best case, they'll lower the offence..
101 is a bit high..
Oddly, Matt Dillon was just picked up here in Vermont for the same thing. They're planning on throwing the book at him here.
Oddly, Matt Dillon was just picked up here in Vermont for the same thing. They're planning on throwing the book at him here.
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4th - I dont knwo Maine law, but in most places,.....
there are special tickets that carry a higher fine, but no point nor time in the bad hotel.
I had the opporutnity to sit through traffic court end-to-end recently and everyone was either deferred, dismissed ( very few) or plead to a lower charge ( the vast majority). You need a local insider. At minimum see the prosecutor ahead of time - usually he begins to hold court 30 min before show time.
You must appear.
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I had the opporutnity to sit through traffic court end-to-end recently and everyone was either deferred, dismissed ( very few) or plead to a lower charge ( the vast majority). You need a local insider. At minimum see the prosecutor ahead of time - usually he begins to hold court 30 min before show time.
You must appear.
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