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Yes, you should; because there are loopholes in the traffic court system. Many cower before an authority, out of a sense of helplessness, and/or ignorance of traffic law; and the government benefits from this.
You need to know what you can or cannot say in court. A wrong reply can make matters worse. Armed with the proper legal knowledge you can do a surprise attack on them; since they are expecting you to be ignorant, angry, and scared. With the proper knowledge you can put THEM on the defense.
Learn what will cause the Judge to grant a dismissal.
You can do this without a lawyer.
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AnswerWhile it is rare for judges to grant dismissals in some places, it is common for prosecutors to offer reductions to your citation at court. You may be able to reduce your speed/charge enough to keep it off your driving history, sometimes in exchange for defensive driving.
What else can I help you with?
How do you contest a traffic violation?
I'm sure it depends, but in most places, you have to go to court on your court date.
Can police pull you over if they don't witness the traffic violation Say another cop is being a spotter?
Yes. This is often the case in radar speed traps or stakeouts at traffic violation-prone intersections. If you opt to go to court on the charge, both officers will appear in court to testify as to the violation.
If you get charged with a crime in do you have to go to court in that city?
Yes, you have to go to court in the city you were charged in. But if it's a minor violation (traffic, public intoxication, etc.) they often won't pursue you if you don't show up for court.
Does a traffic warning in Maryland go on the copy of your permanent record that the court judge can see?
If the 'warning' ticket was written on a standard, numbered traffic violation notice yes, it will be on record.
Can a friend legally represent you in traffic court?
No, but your lawyer might possible be able to do this. You see, you are the one with the traffic violation, so it is you who will be inconvenienced because of your traffic violation. That's all part of the learning process - once one sees what a pain it is to get time off from work, go to court and such, they will think twice before violating the laws again.
What is the fine for violation 21453 b cvc?
I got a ticket for the 21453 b violation in October 2010 in Garden Grove, CA. The "bail forfeit" is $230 if I choose not to go to traffic school. If I attend traffic school I then need to pay $280 to the court.
Can you go to jail for a traffic violation?
Yes, you can go to jail for a traffic violation if it is a serious offense, such as reckless driving, driving under the influence, or causing a fatal accident.
How do you clear a dismissed traffic violation went to court case dismissed?
If you went to court and it was dismissed, it's about as clear as it's going to get. If anyone is questioning that go back to court and ask for a "letter of disposition" on this charge.
If you failed to appear in court when does it become a warrant?
They issue that warrant the same day, assuming it's a criminal violation. If it was a misdemeanor traffic violation they will simply default your judgement. Go to court asap or you're going to end up in jail at the worst time.
What happens if the ticket says you have to go to adult court when you should be going to juvenile court?
Tickets? There is no juvenile court for traffic tickets. They all go to traffic court. If you're old enough to drive, you're old enough to deal with the consequences.
If your pulled over and get a citation for a bad inspection sticker does your insurance go up?
Your insurance should not go up, since it was not a moving traffic violation
Can you go to traffic school for a moving violation?
Absolutely, you can go to traffic school for a moving violation. The best thing to do is to call the court, prior to your arraignment date, and ask if you can take a traffic school or defensive driving course in order to have your ticket reduced or dismissed.
