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[David88vert]

Just a speeding ticket. Not wreckless.

Why did I do community service? My original charges were, 1400 dollar fine. 24 months probation, defensive driving, 24 hours community service and I wanna say 48 hours in jail. I kind of find the charges a little bit ridiculous. They were not willing to reduce anything so that's why its going to trial.

I did the community service in exchange for a favor to a personal friend. That's all I am going to say. But I figured showing that I did all this community service wouldn't hurt the situation.

Here is the code that will give you an issue: 40-6-181

A traffice charge is a criminal misdemeanor. Last I checked, the maximum fine for a misdemeanor was $1000. Additionally, the longest sentence is 365 days (not 1 yr - there is a distinction). Did your lawyer not discuss that with you?