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    My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: New Mexico
    I was speeding at 2:40 Am on July 5th and ending up crashing because something ran across the street and I slammed on my breaks. Which cause the breaks to lock up due to the ABS/Anti Lock breaks not working. I skidded and then fishtailed till the car fell over on it's side and slid into a side walk. Should I fight this case or just plead guilt?

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    Default Re: Should I Fight This Case

    What was the ticket for ?

    To cause the car to do what happened you must have been going extremely fast.

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    What was the ticket for ?

    To cause the car to do what happened you must have been going extremely fast.
    The ticket was for careless driving, and I was only going 30 to 40 mph

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    Was this before or after the party where you were caught holding the beer?

    In any event, as with the other case, you should probably consult an attorney. But, assuming the section cited is 66-8-114, I'd say it appears you are in violation of the law.

    66-8-114. Careless driving.

    A. Any person operating a vehicle on the highway shall give his full time and entire attention to the operation of the vehicle.

    B. Any person who operates a vehicle in a careless, inattentive or imprudent manner, without due regard for the width, grade, curves, corners, traffic, weather and road conditions and all other attendant circumstances is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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    Was this before or after the party where you were caught holding the beer?

    In any event, as with the other case, you should probably consult an attorney. But, assuming the section cited is 66-8-114, I'd say it appears you are in violation of the law.

    66-8-114. Careless driving.

    A. Any person operating a vehicle on the highway shall give his full time and entire attention to the operation of the vehicle.

    B. Any person who operates a vehicle in a careless, inattentive or imprudent manner, without due regard for the width, grade, curves, corners, traffic, weather and road conditions and all other attendant circumstances is guilty of a misdemeanor.
    No this event and the party were two separate events entirely. They were spaced out by a week or two.

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    For the life of me I can’t imagine rolling a car at that speed. I just can’t see myself ever driving so poorly it would result in rolling the car at that low of a speed.

    Given a real lack of information concerning your accident it wouldn’t be a fair recommendation to suggest you. Fight this or accept it. It appears you are guilty and I see no defense. That doesn’t mean a well paid lawyer won’t.

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