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        When a driver receives a speeding ticket, generally it is an inconvenience but nothing more.  Usually the prosecutor will negotiate a least a point off the offense charged, perhaps more.  Prosecutors may agree to reduce the ticket to a 2 point defective vehicle or 0 point obstructed rear window which won't likely excite the insurance company.  After payment of fine and costs, and crossing guard surcharge in Municipal Court, life moves on.  It is worthwhile to appear in Court on the summons date to receive the benefit of plea negotiations.  Usually counsel is not involved.

        Simple is not always the case.  If the ticket will cause loss of driver's license or driving privileges in Colorado, or cancellation of insurance or significant premium hike, or perhaps a CDL will be affected and therefore livelihood, then matters become different.

        Regarding DUI cases there's an old saying: 
                I don't have a drinking problem
                I drink
                I get drunk
                I fall down
                No problem

         Many people view speeding similarly - simple.  Like DUI defense, there is significantly more to it.  I have therefore added a sub-page with additional information for those with problematic cases or those who are like the monkey, Curious George.

        NOTICE: It is the policy of the presiding judge in Palmer Lake Municipal Court not to accept negotiated plea settlements.  If your ticket in in this court, counsel must prepare for trial; trial fees and costs would be quoted.

        Municipal courts do not have the availability of e-Filing as do state district courts, however some of the local area smaller municipal courts have now come into the 21st century by accepting pleadings and filings via email and payment of fines and costs via bank on-line bill pay.  Depending upon court policy regarding entry of plea via email and e-payment subsequent to negotiation without the necessity of physical appearance, travel time & mileage may possibly be avoided.  Not all courts permit this.

        A judge or magistrate may not let the issue go to a jury (lack of prima facie evidence) unless there is mechanical support (radar, vascar, pace clock or laser) for the visual estimate.  In a trial to the court, I've seen a judge stop the case when the officer admitted the ticket was based only upon a visual estimate.  Other judges may proceed.

        Where relevant, I utilize the services of independent professionals.  Rates of independent providers of professional services change periodically and billings are not controlled by counsel.

        If retained by counsel as an agent of the attorney, such independent service providers are bound by the attorney-client privilege.  If retained privately by the client, no such agency or confidentiality exists.