Large speeding ticket questions?

They will almost always offer some sort of deal. Two things you can do to help yourself. One is to enroll in a defensive driving course and bring proof of its completion to court. The other is to get an attorney who has experience with traffic cases. Neither option guarantees you a better outcome but certainly can be useful in the right circumstances. This can often be handled alone but some people do say things to screw it up. Good luck.

I do not always suggest to hire an attorney on traffic charges. However, you are young and you are in Parker (where I live) with a huge number of "robocops" who are trained to write speeding tickets like crazy. If the cop had simply reduced your ticket to 59 in at 35, it would not be as serious. However, going 25 plus miles over the speed limit is a "traffic offense" and not just a "traffic infraction" and carries the potential of up to 90 days jail as well as up to a $300 fine plus court costs. Being between 16-18 at the TIME of the ticket, you can not get more than 5 points against your license in a 12-month period. You mentioned "more points on your license" which leads me to believe that you already have points on your license (which is a problem). My question is whether this was written into the Parker Municipal Court (unlikely, but much better for you) or the Douglas County Court in Castle Rock? The DA's Office in Douglas County (the 18th Judicial District) are extremely hard on juveniles and speeders (you are both). The BEST option that I would expect from them is to reduce it down to a 54 in a 35 or a Careless Driving charge (both are 4-point charges). Not only could you lose your license, but you insurance prices will skyrocket. If you are blocked by the young Deputy DAs in Douglas County, your best bet is to have your attorney talk with the Chief Deputy DA for the County Courts in the 18th Judicial District, Rebecca Gleason. She is a first class attorney and a wonderful human being to boot. Additionally, she has a heart and understands that teenagers (and all of us) simply make mistakes. I had a couple of kids in Parker charged with the same basic speed (however, the DA then added on reckless driving and speed contest charges - so do NOT be surprised if the DA adds on more charges) and was able to successfully save their licenses ONLY through the kindness and courtesy of Rebecca Gleason. So, in this situation, an attorney would definitely be warranted and the best investment of your young life. Best of luck Wish my best to Rebecca.

You could contact the Colorado State Patrol to sign up for an Alive at 25 driving class. You also could wait until you meet with the prosecutor, let the make an offer, and then suggest that you will take the class it they further reduce the points.