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04-28-2009, 02:03 PM | #19 |
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The city that I live has an automatic plea bargain for offenders with few or no points on their license. From the information I gathered you would really be due a 4 point ticket. By mailing it in you would save your self 2 points. Still go to court. The deal usually is good until trial. If you fight the ticket with a judge or jury, you might really be fighting a 4 point ticket and then it is all or nothing.
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Also, if you get a lawyer (or not, if you're savvy enough), you can speak with the prosecutor immediately prior to the the cases starting and ask what they are charging you on, he may be willing to lower the charge again if you agree to probationary driving for 3 months or whatever. |
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04-28-2009, 03:08 PM | #21 |
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i had a few times where the judge asked the officer how i acted during the traffic stop
the offcer said i was very nice about the whole thing and the judge told me no points but i had to pay the full ticket, like 220 or something like that so acting respectful during the stop can also have benifits |
04-28-2009, 09:11 PM | #22 | |
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As far as the ticket - consult a lawyer or pay the ticket. State laws vary wildly with regard to case law and the way that local magistrates interpret laws. Taking legal advice from people who do not live in your state and lack professional knowledge of local laws is worse than useless. Gene Last edited by GeneW; 04-28-2009 at 09:24 PM. |
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Tickets can be "amended", at least in Pennsylvania. This means that the Police officer can decide that they have to re-issue the ticket based upon "pertinent" information, such as skid marks, witness testimony and so on. Suddenly trivial fines can become big deals. Please - most Attorneys will charge a small fee for an initial consult. Take a little time off of work, put your head together with a professional and see what he or she thinks. Might be the cheapest fifty to one hundred bucks you'll pay this year. Gene |
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04-28-2009, 10:40 PM | #24 |
I honestly have no problem talking to anyone, and I will do this myself.
I don't care if at the end I owe money, because I am only taking this to court to see if the points will be removed. I will not self incriminate myself. And I will act mature and talk slowly. I was also very polite to the officer. Goodmorning this and that. So lets see what happens I guess? And does the officer really have to be there in court? I mean there are so few state troopers on the road, it would suck to have one pulled from service just to stand in court with me(against me). |
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04-29-2009, 12:26 AM | #25 |
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Camell can you show me where it says the case is thrown out because the officer doesn't show up?
the ticket acts as the officer's statement of the event, it's irrelevant whether the officer appears in court or not, mainly for the reasons of being a character and eye witness only. just questioning this, as it varies state to state and I've read no where in any state's court room procedures (regarding traffic infractions) that the issuing officer needs to be present.
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04-29-2009, 02:16 AM | #26 |
Everyone who said "Eat the fine" should mail this guy $10. What a bunch of jerks! If you take it to court, and the cop doesn't show, you win. If you take it to court and he DOES show, there is a chance you can still explain to judge and be free. I'd put it at less than 20% you get busted. And I put it at less than 5% the points stick. I have several tickets now, and not a single one has stuck. I know it's too late now, but never ever ever pay the fine unless it is for 20 over or better, and there was just you and the cop. Even then, find a lawyer and seek counsel. That is always free. They might be able to get a supena (sp?) for the radar gun, the tuning fork, the cops car, his radio, ...EVERYTHING! You'd be amazed at the amount of tickets that get thrown out for one reason or another.
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04-29-2009, 02:29 AM | #28 |
Obama is closing Guantanamo bay, so that one is now out of the loop. Wonder what they are going to do with all that land? Presidential island, I guess.
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04-29-2009, 11:39 AM | #29 |
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yeah yeah I know it's not super reliable like the actual law books but I'll work on getting that sourced....
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You can always ask the judge for leniency regarding the points. In most cases - with a good driving record - they will drop the points if you pay the fee. It sounds like you'll probably get off on this one (points wise) given the uncertainty of the situation. Bring your check book!
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Anyhow, about 17 years ago I'd gotten a ticket for 55 in a 35. Some guys had been harassing me on the freeway and were cutting me off and whatnot. When I got off the freeway they were behind me at the light and I decided to gun it to get away from them, right into the speed trap. I showed up at the court on time, but while waiting I saw the sign that said that if you were wearing shorts they'd kick you out. Uh oh! So I rushed home... and rushed back, worried that I'd be late. When I was pulling into the parking lot I hit the curb cut fast and my back wheels bounced off the ground. There were two men standing outside chatting, one in a sheriff's uniform -- he chewed me out like you wouldn't believe, threatening to take away my license, etc, but didn't do anything. When I got into the court I saw those two men again, the judge and the bailiff. I felt like I could die. When it was my turn I pled guilty "with an explanation". The judge looked at my paperwork and said "well, you have a clean record so far, so I'll let you off w/ just traffic school"... I couldn't believe it! |
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05-29-2009, 09:31 PM | #34 |
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waiting for a response from OCPD or OCSO....neither one is too swft on the uptake....and for the record I'm not arguing with ya camell :)
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05-30-2009, 09:14 AM | #35 |
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oh no look new yorkers there out to get us for the money on the wednesday they give me 6 tickets yea 6 wtf 5 for tinted windows and one for muffler wtf dam so i called my friend in the force to what she can do but with my luck the officer who give them to me had to leave town for familiy issues.wtf dam that sucks.so she said to be very careful and go to court.and i have a pba card.
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