Speeding tickets in seperate states

[kally]

Hi,
I hope someone can give us information re our dilemma.
My husband got a citation for speeding 2 weeks ago, when he was going 65-70 in a 55 mph zone along with other traffic, and it was "estimated" (not by radar) by the officer as >80. We sent in the application to contest it--this was in MA.
Unfortunately today he was caught again, when he was going 80 mph(since he had to at work for a meeting) in NH and was given a "pink slip" and was told to appear in court.
What does it mean when an officer asks you to appear in court--could it mean revoking the driver's license? Also, would it be advisable to pay the first fine now, instead of going to court? Since these two incidents happened in seperate states, does it mean these are 2 different processes, and the officer today was not aware of the ticket in MA?

Any information re this, would be a big help.

Kally.

[aaron]

What does it mean when an officer asks you to appear in court--could it mean revoking the driver's license?

Did the officer ask him to appear in court, or tell him that he is required to appear in court? Check the ticket. Sometimes if an officer suggests that a driver voluntarily appear in court, the officer will be amenable to suggesting a reduced charge or some other beneficial resolution to the prosecutor. But the officer may have been describing that your husband has to appear in court because of the nature of the ticket.

Also, would it be advisable to pay the first fine now, instead of going to court? Since these two incidents happened in seperate states, does it mean these are 2 different processes, and the officer today was not aware of the ticket in MA?

With the tickets having occurred in two different states, there is a possibility that in challenging both tickets your husband will be able to work out separate deals which help him minimize or avoid points. That is particularly true if the two jurisdictions are not aware of the pending charges in the other jurisdiction.

[kally]

Thanx Aaron.

Yes, he is required to appear in court. How can he get away without losing his license? Any help will be appreciated.

[aaron]

If he has to appear in court, it is possible that he is charged with a traffic misdemeanor (a criminal offense). If that is the case, he should consult a lawyer about his situation.

[kally]

The radar checkbox is checked on the ticket and the cop believes that he was travelling at 97 mph in 65 mph (interstate 95).

In state of New hampshire is this a traffic misdemeanor ?