If Iam an international student studying and was clocked was driving 127 mph, do I need a lawyer?
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If Iam an international student studying and was clocked was driving 127 mph, do I need a lawyer?
Is there a possibility that I would go to jail?
Asked on December 3, 2011 under General Practice, Arizona
Answers:
Kelly Broadbent / Broadbent & Taylor
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In Massachusetts, if you are cited for a civil speeding violation of 127, the officer assesses a fine of $10 per mile over the speed limit. For example, if you were travelling 126 in a 65 mph zone, the fine would be for 62 miles over the limit, or $620.00.
If you pay the ticket, you would incur a surchargeable event on your driving record, which would probably cause an increase in your insurance. In Massachusetts, there is no difference in surcharges for a speeding ticket of 10 miles over or of 62 miles over.
You have the option to appeal the ticket, however, with extreme speeds the courts are seldom sympathetic to reducing the fine or dismissing the ticket. If you do choose to appeal the ticket, your best chances at a reduction or dismissal would be if you hired an attorney.
As far as jailtime, unless the officer cited you for a criminal citation such as reckless driving or negligent operation, there is no potential for jailtime.
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