110 In 80, Reduced To 100, On Route To Vet With Bleeding Dog
Hi guys. Have only had one other minor charge (15 over) about two years ago to the day thus I gather it's still on my abstract for 1 more year.
Just got pulled over for 110 in an 80 zone, was rushing my dog who was bleeding all over my car to his vet. Not saying that's an excuse to speed, I'm just stating the true situation as cliche as it sounds!
The officer even asked me about the dog, said he'd be quick and let me go, and knocked it down to 100 in an 80 from 110.
Should I bother to try and fight this or at least pick option 3 and get to a pre-meeting with prosecution?
All I really care about is protecting my insurance rates if I can, maybe I can't!? I guess even if they drop it to 15 over and no points it's still a minor conviction in the eyes of insurance (will be my second), in which case am I better to pay now and start the 3 year ticker now (does it start from the day you're convicted or day you're found guilty?)
I don't know if they'd consider knocking it down based on my situation and generally good record beyond that....this is about all I can see to argue on my behalf, thoughts?
I'm a professional individual and don't have lots of time to sit around in a court house and drag this out, but I could spare half a day I guess if it will get me anything, but will it? Will they reduce an already reduced ticket?
Thanks.