Hey Manicminer (P), one month before my 50th bday I got ticket for careless/reckless driving,
was given a court date on the spot. Five weeks away. No mailin' this one in...
It was for speeding, never gotten a ticket or been in ANY trouble.
Lawyer got it reduced to within a "speeding ticket" range. Wasn't cheap but so worth it to use atty.
INS never knew about need for "legalities" & premiums didn't go up.

All that to say is with an atty you might get off with a fine, maybe driving school & maybe community service. Don't go thinking right off the bat you'll have to serve some jail time. Your ins co shouldn't get any info about this until legal stuff is finalized. Please try not to worry, let atty do the work.
No one got hurt, you've still got a job, got a new truck, time for big boy briefs. AND as an unrelated bonus you're courtin' a new lady.

Hang in there, keep us posted.