[Shotimes] Need advice for SPEEDING TICKET with RECKLESS OP

[jfkoper1@aol.com]

Hello everybody,
 
I am not sure how all this works since I've not been in this situation, so I am open to your advice.
 
No doubt some of you have been in the same situation I am in. I was lasered at 90 in a 65 zone. Cop decided to add reckless op charge (Ohio Revised Code section 2511.20 to it (not sure why). I am an OHIO resident and the alleged infraction occurred in Ohio. 
 
I have no poiints, have had two tix in the past 5 years (speed in residential areas), so this is my first highway stop. The reckless op is a minor misdemeanor that is worth 4 points if it cannot be dropped--a BIG downside for my insurance for the next 3 years. I find it odd that he clocked me at exactly 90--sounds too convenient. 
 
Weather was cloudy, no rain, good visibilty, light traffic, 4 lane highway. No accidents caused and no alcohol involved. No swerving, tailgating, cutting people off--just straight-line driving. I did not have PROOF of insurance, but I have active coverage. Cop was grumpy.
 
I've consulted several attorneys, and of course, they want to make it sound like it'd be tough to get the reckless op charge dropped without their help during the discoverY and plea bargain process. But they are charging $500 to $750. 
 
I don't contest that I was speeding, but it sure wasn't 90! My main concern is to get the reckless op dropped and perhaps plea bargain the speed down to 74 or so, since that is what I was doing when I saw him and passed him. 
 
So if YOU have been in this situation or have a legal background, feel free to offer some tips. Some of the lawyers I've talked with have offered conflicting advice.
 
What chance is there of the reckless op being dropped? At my summons (first appearance) I plan to plead not guilty to the alleged charges, so it will go to a second hearing/trial. The lawyers' advantage seems to be that they can plea bargain it down so it DOESN'T go to trial. Can a court-appointed lawyer be provided? Can I plea bargain myself?
 
I've been a nervous wreck contemplating the possiblities of a negative outcome/verdict. Thanks in advance.
 
Jim K
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