My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: CA
Hello, I have been a long time lurker here and this is my first post. I will try to make this short and to the point.
I was sited for exceeding 100 MPH pursuant to VC 22348 (b) while driving on the freeway in LA (Posted speed limit of 65) very early in the morning. Very few cars, going down hill, my speed just got away from me. . The office said I was going 101 MPH and used a radar at a recorded distance of 2133 (Im assuming ft, but it wasnt noted).
This was the only violation I was sited for. I have an arraignment date set for 2/24. I would love you advice on what to do...
I am aware of what penalties 22348 (b) carries but I want to know if I should plead guilty or not guilty. My thought is that pleading guilty will just incur the penalties of 22348 (b) and the fine will be somewhere around $850. But I really dont want to lose my license for 30 days so that is my chief concern.
If I plead guilty, is there any chance that the judge will reduce the penalties? Say a 15 day suspension instead of 30? I could deal with that.
If the judge will not reduce the penalty, my thought is to plead not guilty and just try to fight it. Why not? If I lose, wont I most likely just be assessed the original penalties anyway?
Also I have read that because my noted speed was 101 exactly that I could use -/+ 1 radar error as a defense which then shows reasonable doubt in regard to 22348 (b) specifically. I dont mind a reduced sentence...I was speeding and I am not trying to get out of this, just trying to play the best hand.
Any advice? Sorry I missed any info.
Thank you

