I don't have any legal advice for you mooby. However, I have been in a similar situation -- I just had a reasonable cop. Once I got caught going 101 in a 70, but the cop knocked it down to 98 so that it wouldn't be a reckless driving charge (that was in FL). I just paid a fine that was about $250, and I took a defensive driving class. No points, no court. I didn't say anything to the cop, except "yes sir" and "no sir". I didn't try to explain anything, and I wasn't interested in talking my way out of it. I think this attitude can help to make a cop more willing to be reasonable.
I will not say that speeding is wrong, or dangerous all the time. Sure there is a level of danger surrounding driving, and speeding increases that danger. However, going the speed limit on a crowded highway can be much more dangerous than exceeding the speed limit on an empty highway. Also, there are several books written by retired police officers which describe how to beat speeding tickets. They almost always suggest that you fight it.
Regarding drugs and overdose: I had a friend who died from an overdose on heroin. The other people with him didn't call an ambulance because they didn't want to get arrested, and they were too high. I seriously think they are F'ed up, because neither reason is legitimate. However, there should be avenues to get help without risking legal trouble. It just goes to show you what the priorities are: busting criminals first (drug users
), then saving lives second.