Coming to the Experts for some answers...
Hi all. I am married to a great guy and he happens to drive a truck. Last June he got a speeding ticket going 16 over. He also has another ticket from February, that he just pled guilty to and paid, it was for 7 over. We've hired an attorney for the major to try and get it reduced. It went to court last week and it didn't get reduced or dismissed,so the attorney continued it until next month. He basically told my husband he had 3 options 1. Plead guilty and pay the fine 2. Go back to court next month and try to get a reduction again, hoping that it will get reduced to a lesser offense, or 3. Go on unsupervised probation for 12 months after which time they will remove it completely from his driving record, but it will be on his record for the 12 months and it will be an admission of guilt.
What would be his best option. Also, I am the worrier of the family and I know that this going on his record could possibly disqualify him from driving if his Companys insurance company says so. He thinks that he will probably be put on probation for 6 months, but not let go if the ticket sticks as is. I know him well enough to know that he is probably sugarcoating the situation to keep me from freaking out.
So, anybody willing to tell me the facts. At least what they would be for you in your job if this happened to you? If he is let go, is unemployment even an option? Anybody have any firsthand experience?
I'm really just trying to get my options lined up if the worse does happen. Also, how long before he'd be able to get another driving job? He currently drives mostly local for a small company, and is usually home at least 5 nights a week, most weeks. Going over the road again, is something we really don't want to do, but will if its possible to get hired.
I'm counting on you guys for any help. I can take it good or bad, either way, like I said I just want to know.
Thanks !
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