Greensboro Speeding Ticket Scheme – Judge Loses Job

In Criminal, Personal Injury by GWAO

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The short version

A District Court Judge has lost her job as a result of fixing Traffic Tickets on behalf of her ‘significant other.’ She also recently has lost her bar license and will not be able to be a Lawyer for 6 months. The Office of Greensboro Attorney Ethics had recommended a 2-to-3 Year Suspension, but after comparing Lawyer Suspension cases from the past, the Ethics Board settled on 6 Months. The Judge’s conduct was both Improper and Repetitive – on Speeding Tickets the Judge had marked ‘Emergency’ on over 9 Traffic Tickets in a 6 Month Period, Dismissing those cases according to a personal injury attorney. The Attorney Ethics Board was swayed by her unblemished record, otherwise good character and reputation in the community, and civic efforts in the community per a personal injury lawyer.

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Chad D. Garrett
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Chad D. Garrett

Criminal Defense, DWI and Traffic Law

Chad practices criminal defense, DWI and traffic law in Guilford County and across North Carolina. He is the author of ABC's of Traffic Law, ABC's of DWI and DWI Essentials.

  • Continuing Legal Education Instructor of the Year, North Carolina Bar Association
  • Former President, Greensboro Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Board Member, Criminal Justice Section, North Carolina Bar Association
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