I received a section 40-6-181 ticket that says "Super-Speeder" on it in Dekalb Co. Do I need to go to court or can I pay online: I was speeding - not as fast as officer claims though. i am not a habitual speeder - have not had a violation in GA in at least 20 years (as a teen). What course of action can I take to reduce any negative impact to my insurance and my driving record. (I was doing about 80 in a 55 - on a highway. The officer stated "85" on citation, and the citation was marked "Accuracy check requested: N" -- but I had no idea I was even able to request an accuracy check, I just needed to get home - my daughter was sick (the reason I was speeding in the first place). Thanks
Daniel's answer: The "super speeder" designation is a fine enhancement, but you should definitely appear in court as you may very well be able to have it reduced or handle the matter more favorably for your driving record and your wallet. The prosecutors there tend to be very even-handed and pleasant to deal with. There are many ways that the citation can be resolved and your appearance will drastically improve your ability to get a favorable result. I don't think you have to have a lawyer present, but if you run into any questions or later wish to consult an attorney, you could always request a continuance and the court will almost certainly oblige.
Debt collectors & court: I have a credit card debt of $1500 from 2008. I received a letter a week ago stating that due to my failure to not try to work out an agreement & try to pay the debt, the may decide to take legal action with a lawyer in my area against me. I don't own anything at all. What kind of legal.action can they take on me?
Daniel's answer: I would demand a verification before doing anything to settle this claim. Also, if the party sending you a letter is not the credit card company itself, them the chances are the debt has been bought by a third party that may have great difficulty proving the debt. There are likely serious violations of the fair debt collection practices act as well. Be cautious about ANY proposed resolution and contact qualified counsel so that you do not compromise any claims in trying to address the problem.
My daughter has been charged with theft by taking. If she never accessed the money is that the correct charge?: She deposited a check that turned out to be no good. What other charges could she face and what kind of sentence?
Daniel's answer: It is difficult to answer this question based upon the limited information provided. The nature of the charge could be deposit account fraud or some other charge, depending on the circumstances. Of course, your daughter could be just as much a victim as the bank, but without more information that is impossible to ascertain. When you say that she never "accessed" the money, her case does not turn on whether or not she was successful, but whether her actions met the criteria for a violation of the law.