I know it seems like adding insult to injury, but the trooper was just doing his job. And considering the amount of damage, he might have charged her with something much more serious. Driving too fast for conditions seems like the most lenient charge for the situation you described.
How much is the fine? Unless it is a lot more than I believe it would be, I doubt that it would be worth the time to go to court, as I believe a judge would find her guilty of the charge. On the other hand, sometimes a judge will suspend some or all of a fine, depending on the circumstances.
Unless your mother has a terrible driving record and her license would be suspended or revoked with one more conviction, I think employing an attorney (@$350/hr!!!) would be a huge waste of money. The traffic courts I have been in were not that much different than the "People"s Court" on TV. Only serious offenses required lawyer representation.
I would pay the fine or represent myself, pleading guilty with an explanation in court and get on with my life.
Tickets are little reminders to not do what you did again. Be thankful that your Mom came through the situation as well as she did--it could have been SO MUCH worse. Good luck HTH!
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