My freshman got his first ever speeding ticket courtesy of Boone PD on Friday (the 13th no less). I found out with my older boy that it is cheaper in the long run to pay an attorney rather than take the hit on insurance. Can anyone rec a good Boone area legal eagle? Thanks.

Many on here have recommended Tom Speed in the past.

Scott Casey

AppState wrote:Many on here have recommended Tom Speed in the past.

The name alone convinced me.

Tom Speed.

Tom Speed is a prince of a fellow and a fine attorney. He's an alumnus and great supporter of ASU--academics and athletics; and his wife is a member of the university staff.

Tom would be my choice as well. I've know him for more years than I can to admit.

Tom Speed

Just call the DA's office and ask them what the options are for reductions. It'll save money for the attorney fees because you can handle everything yourself. If it's the first ticket he can go to driving school and get it reduced to an improper equipment ticket that doesn't effect insurance or anything. He could also get it reduced to a lesser speed then what's on the ticket so that it doesn't effect anything.

P.S. I work there, you don't need an attorney!

Also, Tom is a great man. But don't let his name fool you, nothing he does is speedy, it's quite ironic.

Maybe take a different approach and let your young man take responsibility for his actions and handle it himself.

Maybe this is a generational thing, but when my kids were driving, all tickets were on them and they paid the higher insurance costs.

The Boone PD were doing their job.

Weaver14 wrote:Just call the DA's office and ask them what the options are for reductions. It'll save money for the attorney fees because you can handle everything yourself. If it's the first ticket he can go to driving school and get it reduced to an improper equipment ticket that doesn't effect insurance or anything. He could also get it reduced to a lesser speed then what's on the ticket so that it doesn't effect anything.

P.S. I work there, you don't need an attorney!

I agree with this 100%. I received a speeding ticket entering Blowing Rock from Boone. Im sure everyone knows what spot I'm talking about. Right near the outlets next to the gas station.

Went to the DA in person, asked if I could have it reduced, and she reduced it to only be 9 mph over which didn't affect my insurance.

She did warn me that if I received a ticket in the following 3 years, I would have to deal with it.

If you want to go the lawyer route, which I recommend AFTER you talk to the DA. Tom Speed

Weaver14 wrote:Just call the DA's office and ask them what the options are for reductions. It'll save money for the attorney fees because you can handle everything yourself. If it's the first ticket he can go to driving school and get it reduced to an improper equipment ticket that doesn't effect insurance or anything. He could also get it reduced to a lesser speed then what's on the ticket so that it doesn't effect anything.

P.S. I work there, you don't need an attorney!

Sorry Guys, imp. equip does affect insurance in some cases, hate to spoil it

Thanks everyone!

goapps wrote:My freshman got his first ever speeding ticket courtesy of Boone PD on Friday (the 13th no less). I found out with my older boy that it is cheaper in the long run to pay an attorney rather than take the hit on insurance. Can anyone rec a good Boone area legal eagle? Thanks.

He'll get letters from attorneys. It's been my experience that you can one or more of them and they can tell you if they can get it reduced to "improper equipment." It has always worked for me. Don't take an exceeding safe speed.

App91 wrote:

Weaver14 wrote:Just call the DA's office and ask them what the options are for reductions. It'll save money for the attorney fees because you can handle everything yourself. If it's the first ticket he can go to driving school and get it reduced to an improper equipment ticket that doesn't effect insurance or anything. He could also get it reduced to a lesser speed then what's on the ticket so that it doesn't effect anything.

P.S. I work there, you don't need an attorney!

Sorry Guys, imp. equip does affect insurance in some cases, hate to spoil it

It never has affected mine.

Sorry Guys, imp. equip does affect insurance in some cases, hate to spoil it

Get your legal advice from someone licensed to give it.

I'll bet any NC lawyer would tell you that a conviction for "Improper equipment" is a non-moving violation.

Your insurance agent would likely tell you you'll take no insurance hit for a non-moving violation.

It's not legal advice, just my $0.02 worth.

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Yeah I have had 3 speeding tickets changed to improper equipment and it has in no way affected my insurance.

asu81ba wrote:

Sorry Guys, imp. equip does affect insurance in some cases, hate to spoil it

Get your legal advice from someone licensed to give it.

I'll bet any NC lawyer would tell you that a conviction for "Improper equipment" is a non-moving violation.

Your insurance agent would likely tell you you'll take no insurance hit for a non-moving violation.

It's not legal advice, just my $0.02 worth.

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I work in that business, you may think that is the case, but it is not. Improper equipment count as any other non-chargeable. Certainly I cannot charge points but i will certainly change the tiered pricing since it is not the same risk as someone who does not have the same. We all know what it is, a speeding ticket with a lawyer. If it has not bitten you yet, just wait it will. And thank you from the insurance industry, we have to eat too!

asu81ba wrote:

Sorry Guys, imp. equip does affect insurance in some cases, hate to spoil it

Get your legal advice from someone licensed to give it.

I'll bet any NC lawyer would tell you that a conviction for "Improper equipment" is a non-moving violation.

Your insurance agent would likely tell you you'll take no insurance hit for a non-moving violation.

It's not legal advice, just my $0.02 worth.

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I just talked to two attorneys at a civic club meeting. They both said improper equipment violations have no effect on drivers license points nor insurance costs.