I received a traffic ticket in North Carolina - 71 in a 55 in May. I live in Alabama. This is my second traffic ticket within 6 months. My other ticket was in Alabama which I have already paid. I am a full time graduate student so of course like many others - no money. I am aware that my insurance will go up.

Should I hire a lawyer to represent me in NC? Will I loose my drivers license? Do you absoloutley have to wait unitl your court date of can you meet with the DA before to go ahead and get this resolved? I am confused as to what will happen to me since I from out-of state.

Thanks in advance for your responses.