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kgbelli wrote:
> Just after Thanksgiving I received a reckless driving ticket for 87/65
> in Albemarle County, VA at 3am while helping drive my family home to
> Williamsburg,VA from St.Louis, MO. Here is my story. Please help!!!
> 
> 
> It was 3am and I had passed 3 REST AREAS!! all of which were under
> construction with only port-a-pots available for use. I am a 22 y/o
> girl and did not see the enviroment fit to pull over at 3am with a mini
> van full of my sleeping family, nor did the idea of public port-a-pots
> seem sanitary. I was desperate and was about to get off on the next
> exit when lights appeared in my rear-view. I checked my speed quickly
> and the spedometer read 83mph. I knew I was in trouble, but not that I
> was to receive a reckless charge. I have received 2 tickets within the
> last year for speeding.
> 
> The officer got me on radar going 87 and noted that i was coming down a
> hill. Here is my defense, and my question is, will it be enough to
> appear in court without a lawyer?? or do i need one??
> 
> -I plan on registering to take a driver's improvement course to knock
> down a few points.
> 
> -I am not used to driving a mini-van, plus turns out the spedometer
> reads about 4-6 miles slow (which means I def. saw 81-83 while he got
> me at 87).
> 
> -All of the rest areas within 70 miles were closed due to construction
> by the state of VA and I was JUST about to pull off on the next exit. I
> will call highway dept. and ask for a letter of confirmation.
> 
> -3am, no traffic whatsoever.
> 
> Do I need to invest in a lawyer?? or can I work my magic alone? I have
> no money!!! Any suggestions???
> 
> Please Help!!
> 

Get a lawyer.  Virginia is not a place to mess around and neither is a 
"reckless driving" charge, if you ever want to have a job that involves 
a company owned vehicle.

nate

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