How much is this gonna cost me?

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Originally Posted by gjb

That's part of the TBD. You pay the fine, issue your TBD, and if successful, you get a nice letter in the mail saying that you won with a refund check.

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How do I find out what the fine is?

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Originally Posted by clg82

How do I find out what the fine is?

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You'll get a follow-up notice in the mail in a few weeks which will list the fines.

G

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Originally Posted by clg82

How do I find out what the fine is?

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Also, I have some sample TBD's on my work machine that I'll make available to you on Tuesday if you're interested.

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Talk to a lawyer, that's free. They give Legal advice, LS1.com doesn't.

It sounds like you'd have a pretty easy case. I think the tickets are BS. How did he know about the light if it wasn't on?

If you were burning tires all the way up to 35mph, that's a little tough to fight, but if you accellerate fully even in a stock f-body, 35 is 1/2 way through first gear, not long enough to even determine that a race was going on IMO.

You could probably get by with out a lawyer, they'll over something low like "defective headlight" and call it good.

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Originally Posted by gjb

Also, I have some sample TBD's on my work machine that I'll make available to you on Tuesday if you're interested.

G

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I had a local backup copy that you can download from:

http://www.gjbrown.net/download/tbd.zip

Good luck,
G

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Originally Posted by gjb

I had a local backup copy that you can download from:

http://www.gjbrown.net/download/tbd.zip

Good luck,
G

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Anyway you could send me the sample TBD's in not microsoft word format, pos computer doesnt' have it lol. thanks for all the help as well "g"

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Originally Posted by clg82

Anyway you could send me the sample TBD's in not microsoft word format, pos computer doesnt' have it lol. thanks for all the help as well "g"

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I've added .txt versions of all .docs in the .zip for you.

http://www.gjbrown.net/download/tbd.zip

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Originally Posted by gjb

I've added .txt versions of all .docs in the .zip for you.

http://www.gjbrown.net/download/tbd.zip

G

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Jesus man, that's some pretty indepth writing. Are you an english major lol. I wouldn't even know where to begin when writing one of those :( Did you do a written statement and that is what you wrote? Or did you have to type it up like you had it?

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Originally Posted by clg82

Jesus man, that's some pretty indepth writing. Are you an english major lol. I wouldn't even know where to begin when writing one of those :( Did you do a written statement and that is what you wrote? Or did you have to type it up like you had it?

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If you're going the TBD route, yes, you should write it as you see it.

It's important to write down things you remember about the incident - cars around you, what you were doing leading up to the 'infraction', etc.

If you're not comfortable with it, talk with a lawyer to discuss your options. It sounds win-able - even if it costs you money, it'll save you in the long run (insurance).

Come to think of it, you should talk to a lawyer anyway.

Good luck,
G

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Originally Posted by clg82

So does everyone agree then that I shouldn't get a lawyer, and just fight it myself?

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Dude, definitely get a lawyer. At least consult with one. Talk to a couple in fact. Just grab a phone book and look them up. It may cost more but I can almost guarantee with a lawyer it won't be on your record. It sounds like a flimsy case for the cop, but it would help to have someone that knows the ins and outs of the legal system. My guess is lawyer costs would be somewhere around $300 there is a mandatory court fee which is like $180 in Illinois (not sure what Cali is). Then you have your ticket on top of that, which may or may not get thrown out, or reduced.

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Originally Posted by gjb

If you're going the TBD route, yes, you should write it as you see it.

It's important to write down things you remember about the incident - cars around you, what you were doing leading up to the 'infraction', etc.

If you're not comfortable with it, talk with a lawyer to discuss your options. It sounds win-able - even if it costs you money, it'll save you in the long run (insurance).

Come to think of it, you should talk to a lawyer anyway.

Good luck,
G

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Zackly.

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Municipal Court judges are the only judges that are not voted in. These pricks are on the cities payroll. There is a 99% chance that the ticket will stand if you take it to court and you'll be out of a good chunk of change from the lawyer. Best bet is to just pay it and be on your way.

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Originally Posted by Tonik

tl;dr

Municipal Court judges are the only judges that are not voted in. These pricks are on the cities payroll. There is a 99% chance that the ticket will stand if you take it to court and you'll be out of a good chunk of change from the lawyer. Best bet is to just pay it and be on your way.

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This is horrible advice. His insurance company is going to ass rape him if he pleads/is convicted of 'Speed Contest'.

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This is horrible advice. His insurance company is going to ass rape him if he pleads/is convicted of 'Speed Contest'.

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I agree. Lawyer the f up.

I'll probably end up getting a lawyer, although i have no idea how much they cost it seems like the easiest and smartest way to go........any ideas on how much a lawyer does cost?

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I'll probably end up getting a lawyer, although i have no idea how much they cost it seems like the easiest and smartest way to go........any ideas on how much a lawyer does cost?

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Depending on which charges hold up, probably about $300-350. It ALWAYS helps to have a lawyer friend.

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Depending on which charges hold up, probably about $300-350. It ALWAYS helps to have a lawyer friend.

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Jeesh tell me about it, so you think for the lawyer alone it will be around $300-$350, i'll officially get to talk to one on tuesday so I can find out then I was just looking for ballpark figures.........that isn't too bad a price, of course that doesnt' include the fine correct? unless all the charges are dropped?

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Jeesh tell me about it, so you think for the lawyer alone it will be around $300-$350, i'll officially get to talk to one on tuesday so I can find out then I was just looking for ballpark figures.........that isn't too bad a price, of course that doesnt' include the fine correct? unless all the charges are dropped?

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You'll have to pay court fees I'm pretty sure. They can be anywhere from $50 to probably close to $200. If you get a lawyer I know everything will be reduced if not dropped, so I'm going to say total, under $500. Honestly I don't think the cop has a shot in hell for the racing charge, because I've never heard of it. Racing is considered wreckless driving, and they would have impounded your vehicle, and you would've been arrested.

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Originally Posted by levityinc3

You'll have to pay court fees I'm pretty sure. They can be anywhere from $50 to probably close to $200. If you get a lawyer I know everything will be reduced if not dropped, so I'm going to say total, under $500. Honestly I don't think the cop has a shot in hell for the racing charge, because I've never heard of it. Racing is considered wreckless driving, and they would have impounded your vehicle, and you would've been arrested.

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The charge is a "speed contest" and he also circled misdemeanor, not sure if that makes a difference or not?

Check this out. I'm pretty sure you're going to be fine.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...5211305AAF12Of