defending tickets
Well, as my name suggests...I am a defense attorney and do a fair amount of traffic tickets in Chicago. Alot of what everyone says is true depending on a number of factors. First, is the charge a misdemeanor or a petty offense. This varies from state to state. If it is a misdemeanor, they need to prove the speed "beyond a reasonable doubt" and must be accurate such that the speed charged was believed to be the true speed. If the charge is a petty offense then the charge need only be proved by "preponderance of the evidence." In lay terms, more likely than not. Furthermore, petty offenses generally need not be proved by exact terms. Obviously, it is much easier for the state to prove a petty offense.
As for objective v subjective evidence. The officers are generally believed to be subjective....and less reliable, however, the determination is being made by a judge. Some judges believe everything an officer says....others do not.
It would seem with your case the problem will depend on how you are charged. I doubt you can take the stand and honestly say you were traveling less than 60 miles an hour. Therefore, you have to rely on the judge believing the officer is wrong or lying. Lying is tough to get, judges don't like calling cops liars. So, my advice...get a good lawyer, one who knows the prosecutors and ask to have the charge amended down to a lower speed or a not so serious offense.
My 2 cents....no charge!
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