This times 10,000,000. Get a lawyer now and get the charges reduced to something less inflammatory. This happened to me 35 years ago in a speed trap.
For this part of the question there is likely something in your school handbook that lays out what you do and don’t need to report to your school. Read the handbook and do what it says.
Thank you. I'm going to wait until I get a call back from a lawyer and talk to my academic advisor about this after. For now I can't do anything other than learn and not repeat my mistakes. As a side note congrats on wemby!
This post above may not be sound advice. These laws and procedures vary from state to state. (I happen to be afflicted with a legal education.) See a lawyer who is experienced in traffic issues and licensed in the state where the citation was issued. Yes, this is going to cost you a $grand but you want to get this cleaned up professionally.
Definitely getting a traffic lawyer in Virginia even if it costs a grand. I'm just hoping that if it gets reduced to a speeding ticket it doesn't affect my ability to apply for IM/anaesthesia residencies or my medical school standing (can't find any information about this on student manuals)
To expound on the post above, this part in particular as it relates to being a medical professional is likely incorrect. ERAS asks about misdemeanor/felony convictions, but ALSO “anything that might impact your ability to get licensed/credentialed.” Many programs have a rule about providing notice about any pending charges. So within the medical profession, “innocent until proven guilty” usually doesn’t apply.
In the scenario where this charge gets reduced to a traffic violation, should I disclose it as a traffic violation or as a misdemeanor for speeding reduced to a traffic violation (and would they tank my eras app). In the end I just want to be able to work with patients and hope that this doesn't disqualify me from doing so. Sorry for all the questions I appreciate the help.
If it’s a traffic violation I don’t think you have to disclose anything.
I'll be calling the court tomorrow to see what's up. I'm feeling a lot less panicked now will just be working on getting this resolved and learning from my mistakes
But would a reckless speeding charge really impact ability to get credentialed anywhere
Probably not, but they absolutely would expect to know about it and it would get investigated. Again, the cover up is worse than the offense.
No. Which is why the hyperventilating on this thread has been so interesting.
I'm really sorry just got freaked out because I did some internet doomscrolling. Lot more calm now and just ready to handle it and learn.
Unfortunately, in the pissant drive-through state of Virginia, "reckless" speeding is a felony. I've seen people go to jail for going 15 over on the interstate.
That is absolutely ridiculous
Only a felony if the driver doesn't have a valid license or kills somebody.
My speedometer was miscalibrated (5 mph difference) which is crazy because it's a newer car. That and clean driving record I believe was enough for the judge to dismiss it.Congratulations!
Is it ok to ask on what grounds it was dismissed?
Ah, cool! How does that work? Do you get some sort of mechanic's report or something? I assume you can't just claim it on your own word, because then everybody could just get away with it, heh.
Yeah so usually if you get charged with something like this your lawyer will tell you a place where they can check and verify that the speedometer is calibrated (or you can search it up). Go with your ticket and they'll handle the calibration and give a signed verification of if the speedometer was miscalibrated.Ah, cool! How does that work? Do you get some sort of mechanic's report or something? I assume you can't just claim it on your own word, because then everybody could just get away with it, heh.
Are these wink wink nod nod places
I don't think so? They actually tested my car and showed me the miscalibration. My lawyer told me to expect that my car wouldn't be miscalibrated given it's not very old.
Very useful information, thanks!
How much did it cost?
Indeed. I'd say almost any amount is worth it to avoid a felony conviction. Especially for future doctors, but really, for almost anyone.
Again, only a felony if you were driving without a license or killed someone.
Ah, I missed that earlier post of yours. Sorry about that, and thanks for reposting the information!
Ah, I missed that earlier post of yours. Sorry about that, and thanks for reposting the information!
Less urgent, then, though I'd say it's worth a fair amount to avoid a misdemeanor as well. Having to check yes for a misdemeanor question is not fun either.
I also agree that a lawyer is the best decision here, just wondering how much it costed them
Since I said I thought it was a good idea to get a lawyer, then no, I don't think he should take unnecessary risks.
