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derekcrpd
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I'm not sure how other states do it, but in Florida the officer is subpoenaed to be in court. If the officer fails to appear he can be found in contempt. Additionally many agencies discipline officers that fail to show up in court.
Also I have read MANY books about how to win in traffic court. Many of them make me laugh. If you go to court and loose the judge can do many things. He can raise the fine (or lower it), and you will also be assessed court costs.
I am in traffic court almost every week and have only seen the judge reduce a fine a handful of times, and have only seen 2 cases dropped. If you are going to court just plead no contest and ask the judge to with-hold adjudication. That is my best advice. |
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2good4u
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You have nothing to lose at this point by going to court to fight the ticket. If anything the ticket might get reduced.... dismissed, I'm not so sure. |
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Freedom
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I would fight it if you think that you could win.
I don't know if it is the same where you live, but where I live you have a date where you go and find out what your fine will be in court persay. Then you are asked if you want to fight it or pay the fine. You fight it a court date is set. Pay the fine you are given a month before the first payment is due. Mine lets you make payments on it. I had to pay $50 per month until paid off. Also interest is charged on it also. It was very low. In the 5 months or so it took me to pay my fine I had about $3.00 in interest (wish I could get that at a bank).
Just tell them the truth cause if you get caught in a lie you could face even more problems.
Good luck at what ever choice you make. |
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get it reduced to a seatblet or no helmet ticket. they are only $50. |
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Lfeata
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were you speeding? |
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Lovely
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well were you speeding, if you were than don't bother with court and just pay the fine. |
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pixistickpleasure
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You won't be expected to pay the fine immediatly, and usually the judge will lessen the ticket, but you have a 50/50 chance thaqt the cop won't show, so give it a try. |
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Blonda
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always fight it. you will win more than you think. |
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san_mateo_guy
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try it. The cop may be busy donut shopping |
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scottfreefunny
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Do trial by declaration. Write out your defense and send pics if you have them. Call the court and request the form. |
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dave a
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I wouldnt do it because thats a urban legend the police show up almost all the time and if you fight be prepared if he does show up that you now also will be paying court costs added on to your 225 fine |
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ralphtheartist
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Fight it, if you don't you are going to get points on your license... Ask for probation be for judgment...The judge will put you on probation for 2-3 mounts, stay clean and you wont get any points on your license... If you don't you are going to have points on your licenses,pay the fine,and your insurance will go up.. once the probation is over the court will dismiss the charge .. no points and you are back to normal...
This is my opinion ..Please check with a Lawyer...good luck Also the police officer might not show up..then you are home free. |
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Tangerine K
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It depends on the judge. |
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tigerzntalons
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If the speeding ticket was legit and you actually deserved it. Go ahead and pay it. You'll be wasting your time if you go to court.
If you feel you didnt deserve the ticket in the first place and you believe you can make an argument against receiving it, go to court.
Whereas it is true that tickets are occasionally thrown out when a cop doesn't show, I believe that would only happen in a minor offense. I've never had a $225.00 speeding ticket. Sounds more than minor to me. |
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hes a dandy
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just don't pay it. it will be ok. |
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Rosesharon
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Definitely always go to court. You're playing the odds that the cop won't show, but even if he does they may reduce the amount of the ticket just because you showed up. If you can't pay the full amount, they'll make payment arrangements. Just be sure you pay them on time or they'll get your license! There's also the possibility of pleading PBJ- that's probation before judgment. The judge will ask if anyone wants to plead this way before he passes judgement. You pay a flat $50 fine and you have to watch yourself for a year. No other tickets or else you pay the full amount. I had this happen to me last year. I was speeding in a school zone and there was no way I was going to get it reduced. So I took the probation and now it's a year later and I'm clear. Good luck! |
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rinehartstacy
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It is the risk that you take, and yes, unless you make arrangements with the judge you are expected to immediately pay. See if they have some kind of a deferral program, where you pay a flat fee, and they do not put it on your record, or if the judge will let you do community service. |
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Pitchow!
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They almost always show up because they get paid OT if it is not during their regular shift.
Also, are you in PA? That's an awfully expensive ticket! |
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coconut
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If the cop does show up then you could be a little embarrassed when trying to explain why you are disputing it. It's worth a shot but have a backup plan or a good excuse why you think it should be thrown out. |
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cosaxteacher
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What you heard is a lie. Many may get reduced, but if you were doing any sort of excessive speeding, you will end up losing in the court battle. If you were only a few miles over the speed limit, then go ahead and fight it. If you were like 10 miles over, just pay it. |
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mweller1956
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Better SLOW DOWN on your way to court. |
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idontkno
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pay it |
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easyskaten
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I am not posative on this but if you do go to court and he does show, the judge might be able to issue you supervision and a fine, if you dont just the fine is paid and done. If he doesnt show the states attorney might also take over and prosecute without the pending officer there. Police also get dismisall continuances but i believe they only get one, so you might have to go twice. Good luck. |
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MR. Steve
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Always contest a speeding ticket. You have a 50/50 chance of winning your case just by showing up. Court fees will not be high, and if you lose your case, the most you will pay on top of that $225 is an additional $50 for wasting ten minutes on the court calendar. If the officer shows up, tell them that your speedometer showed you going 20% over the speed limit (e.g. speed limit = 50 mph, you were going 60 mph). If found guilty, you pay a few extra bucks. But can you live with yourself, knowing you could have fought the system and won? i couldn't. |
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bty181668
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That is expensive! |
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mieldor76
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This is a myth my man, and you have 3 options. Hurry before it's too late. First, being to pay the ticket and just wait three years and it will be gone(for insurance purposes). Second, attend driving school and pay the fee, and you're insurance won't go up. Third, file for financial hardship and the courts will alway you to make payments or do volunteer work(comunity service) to pay off the ticket. I really doubt you would be considerd for a dismissle because of the rate of speed. Your ticket is $225, not $ 50 bucks, or $35(min.) for just going a little too fast. So it's not a big deal man, we've all been there, just do what you gotta do, and slow down it's like giving away your money. G'luck and i wish you well. |
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Chrissy V
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My advice to you is to not even waste your time. No one has gotten more speeding tickets than me.
The police officers are almost ALWAYS in court. There's a very slim chance that he won't show up.
If the police does show up, you won't have to pay immediately. You'll get approximately a month or so I think to pay it. They'll give you the remittance deadline.
If you have nothing else to do with your time, go ahead and go to court. But if you're a busy person, just pay it b/c it's not worth the time and aggravation. |
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Jennifer F
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speeding tickets are very hard to get out of once they've been written and all speeding tickets are tabulated based on a chart of mph vs. speed limit. if you try to fight it you will most likely get stuck paying court costs AND the original fine. I've seen lots of people try to fight speeding tickets and very few win. |
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glitterriver
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Hi there, I'm not sure what State you are in but im in Texas and i have sat in on a lot of court violations , I have NEVER seen one dismissed ,lol, for real , these cops or HY patrol are needing there tally points , plus the City needs the money, the only frog hair chance is , Did he have a speed detector if so forget it , they dont care if your mama was dying, But, check into the deferred payment , its ok , i did it and it wont show up on insurance , here any way , here it cost about 30 bucks , just call the court , they will tell you , and good luck {Get a radar detector ok ) |
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Sparkler
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go to court . the worst that can happen is to get the fine reduced. |
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