ok just found out that my DL is suspended... 2 of my tickets (speeding) went to collections... can i still go back to court for these tickets? my story is i was "out of state" and was unable to appear in court but i want the chance to correct this issue...

the 2 tickets amounted to a little over $4,000... i need to get these lowered. is this at all possible?!

 

D*mn. $4000?!? What is it with you guys?! Drain bamaged - get a lawyer and hope. Sheesh.

 

yup best thing to do is get a lawyer since you are in some serious sheit. out of state is no excuse cause you were informed probably many times about amount needed to pay and due date.

 

so i cant go back to court and try and have him bring it down? since its already in collections im pretty much screwed?

 

i would goto collections at the court you are appointed to and talk with them to see what can you do to lower fees(if possible) and figure out how to solve this asap. if they tell you your screwed then i would definitely get a lawyer. my sis was in a similar mess but not nearly severe as yours and her lawyer basically got judge to drop all fees (dont ask i have no idea).

 

number to the lawyer?

 

when my sis comes home i will ask her for lawyers #

 

I believe if it's a warrant through the court. You could get it lowered by the judge, but if it in collections than you have to pay. GL and take care of the tickets ASAP. ARE you in the Service?

 

i do remember my sis being happy with the outcome but not happy with her lawyer fees lol. either way this is gonna cost ya big!

 

i dont think that the collections dept. will consider lowering the ticket one bit, i need to find a way to get to the judge DIRECTLY.... is this at all possible?

 

no im not in the service, a family member passed and i was out of state pretty much since i have gotten the tickets helping to sell the house, i didnt know what was going on till i just got pulled over and informed that i have an invalid license

 

Never in my life have a seen a 4k speeding ticket fine? I am 41 years old and all the tickets I have ever received arent even over 1k total, if that. Were you supersonic? What is the formula they use for speeding in Cali? Does collections add on more money?

 

you can look up and call any lawyer and tell them your situation and they should tell you if they can do anything. btw my sis just called and i happen to ask her for lawyers # and she said its pointless cause hes on vacation Sorry

 

any lawyer just wont cut it... i need someone with a decent win record... anyone have anyone they might be able to recommend?

 

The cop didnt tow your ride for a 30 day impound? LAME . If you were smart I wouldnt drive if I were you. Any decent cop would do a 30 day impound on any unlicenced/suspended-revoked licence driver. The fee for 12500 (a) v.c is no joke not to mention the impound yard fee.

 

dude whats with you and wishing people the worst?
in any case, i have had my civic snaggd from me on 2 different occasions in the past, i know the fee's that apply. why do you think i am on here trying to clear this whole thing up :thumbs up guy:

 

Damn LAPD (I kid). But seriously, OP your lucky...my co worker got his car impounded.

 

Not wishing the worst, you just need to face reality.

1. You sped numerous times
2. You didnt pay the tickets regardless the reasons
3. Now you need to pay the penalties like a good american

If this can help at all, getting in front of a judge is pretty much not going to happen. Your best bet is to go to the assigned court and ask around for options

 

i know dude... been there, done that. im getting paper plates for the meet... after that im done till i take care of all this stuff!

i found a lawyer with a 97% success rate that was recommended from a close friend, im going to talk to him and see what we can do to get these fee's lowered or dropped.

 

very true c3... thanks for the input.