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I am a college student in Minnesota and I have an out-of-state driver’s license. I got a ticket at 113mph in a 60mph zone. The police marked endangerment of life or property and said that I am required to go to court. I am worried about what will happen. Do I need a lawyer?

Answer

Normally, a speeding ticket in Minnesota is a petty misdemeanor. A petty misdemeanor is not a criminal offense. A petty misdemeanor can be resolved without going to court by paying a fine, but paying that fine is pleading guilty.

How a Minnesota Criminal Attorney Can Help

Here, however, because the officer marked the citation as, “endangering life and property” (which they almost always do with speeds over 100mph), the offense is a misdemeanor, which is a crime and does require a court appearance. Also, because the citation lists speeds over 100mph, if you are convicted of driving 100 mph or more, your driving privileges in Minnesota will be revoked for (at least) six months. An experienced attorney at Halberg Criminal Defense can walk you through the court process and represent your interests to hopefully preserve your driving privileges and minimize damage to your record.

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