Hi,

Anyone know of any good traffic lawyers in the Boone/Wilkesboro region? Trooper got me at 70 in a 55, and I don't want to take any chances with the insurance. I have never gotten a speeding ticket before and have read the countless previous threads on the subject. I'm reluctant to use a PFJ, as I'm hoping maybe a lawyer can get it dropped? Anyway, any good tips or advice would be most helpful.

Thanks!

1/30/2006 5:57:33 PM

You'll soon get letters from lawyers in that area offering their services. Prices range from 150 to 250 plus court, fine and driving record. About 400-450 total to hire attorney in that area. They will go to court for you and most likely get the ticket down to improper equipment as long as the officer is willing and your driving record is ok. Shouldn't be to much trouble.

1/30/2006 7:14:09 PM

Let me guess, highway 421? That road's a speed trap if there ever was one.

1/30/2006 7:40:18 PM

THanks for your help.

Yea, I was going south on 421 when I got nailed. Trooper crossed the median even.

I'm curious though...what does an "improper equipment" charge equate to?

1/30/2006 8:54:03 PM

means you pay court costs + lawyer fees

1/30/2006 8:57:44 PM

Scott Casey is a lawyer in Boone. He got me out of 74 in a 55 with Improper Equipment. I dunno how much it costs since the parents paid for it.

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"I'm curious though...what does an "improper equipment" charge equate to?"

I just know it doesn't affect insurance or count as points, so not much.

1/30/2006 9:34:12 PM

yeah, you'll get a bunch of letters from local lawyers asking to represent you - just call around and go with the one you like the best.

if you want to call around some more, make an appointment with student legal services and they will give you some names and numbers of lawyers in the area, too.

1/30/2006 9:42:41 PM

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"Let me guess, highway 421? That road's a speed trap if there ever was one."

I was thinkin this as soon as i read the title. I got improper equipment without a lawyer but the Asst DA went to NC STATE for some course work or something.

1/31/2006 3:13:37 AM

^DeputyDog, huh?

1/31/2006 3:24:09 AM

Try Cunningham and Gray in Wilkesboro.... They're pretty good.

1/31/2006 8:53:58 AM

Were you in Boone, or were you in Wilkesboro, because you might want a lawyer in the county that you got the ticket in.

1/31/2006 9:34:40 AM

The ticket was for Wilkes county. If that helps. I tried Casey, but they don't do Wilkes county unfortunately.

1/31/2006 1:14:54 PM

Cunningham and Gray on Main Street in Wilkesboro. They handle these types of cases all of the time.

http://www.lawyers.com/lawyers/Wilkesboro/North%20Carolina/Cunningham%20and%20Gray%2C%20P.A./law%20firm.html?a=0762-LDS&co=&b=G1006071412611

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"Cunningham & Gray, P.A. Litigation law firm in Wilkesboro, North Carolina Location 105 West Main Street, P.O. Drawer 520 Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28697-0520 (Wilkes Co.) View Map Contact Information Phone: 336-838-7500 Fax: 336-838-7700 (Main Office) Cunningham & Gray, P.A. practices in the following areas of law: Trials-Criminal, Traffic Court, DWI Defense, Family Law, Divorce, Personal Injury, Probate and Estate Planning, Corporate. Year Established: 1974 Firm Size: 2 Clients: REPRESENTATIVE CLIENT: Town of Wilkesboro. References: First Citizens Bank and Trust; First Union National Bank; Yadkin Valley Bank & Trust; Wachovia Bank & Trust; BBT Piedmont Fed. S & L; Mountain Farm Credit, ACA; Wilkes National Bank. Office Hours: Monday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM George G. Cunningham (Member) born Franklin, North Carolina, July 15, 1951; admitted to bar, 1975, North Carolina; 1980, U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina. Education: Wake Forest University (B.A., 1973; J.D., 1975). Phi Delta Phi. Member, Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference. Chairman, 1993-1995 and Vice-Chairman, 1991-1993, North Carolina Property Tax Commission. Member, North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission, 1999-2004. Vice-Chairman, North Carolina Indian Gaming Certification Commission, 1994—. Member, North Carolina Judicial Selection Study Commission, 1987-1989. Commissioner, Northwestern Regional Housing Authority, 1984-1990. Attorney, Wilkes County, 1982-1984. Chairman, Wilkes County Board of Elections, 1977-1982. Certified Civil Mediator. Certified Family Financial Mediator. Member: Wilkes County (President, 1982) and North Carolina Bar Associations; Twenty-Third Judicial District and North Carolina State Bars; North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. (Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, North Carolina State Board of Legal Specialization). Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Family Law; Divorce; Equitable Distribution; Probate Law; Estate Law; Personal Injury. William C. Gray, Jr. (Member) born Wilkes County, North Carolina, March 3, 1951; admitted to bar, 1976, North Carolina; 1977, U.S. District Court, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; 1980, U.S. Supreme Court; 1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits. Education: University of North Carolina (A.B., 1973); Wake Forest University (J.D., 1976). Phi Delta Phi. Attorney, Town of Wilkesboro, 1988—. Member: Wilkes County (President, 1985), Twenty-Third Judicial District (President, 1987; Chairman, Bar Candidate Committee, 1991—) and North Carolina Bar Associations; North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Practice Areas: Criminal Defense; Criminal Appeals; DWI Defense; Traffic Violations. "

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1/31/2006 1:31:53 PM