i received a court summons on a speeding ticket i got 5 years ago. i never heard anything from them until now. i don't have a warrant for it, and never did. i'm wondering if i should go to court or just pay the fine ($100).
2006-07-26 13:08:44 · 11 answers · asked by beccilou 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I would go to court....its been 5 years!
2006-07-26 13:11:22 · answer #1 · answered by amandameibeyer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out what the statute of limitations is in your State for this type of offense. You MAY be able to go to court and have it dismissed. The police will not drop it on their own.
If the statute of limitations doesn't apply and you were speeding, you should pay the fine. When you do, ask the clerk if you still need to go to court, or if the case will be dismissed now that the fine is paid.
2006-07-26 13:16:54 · answer #2 · answered by Jay S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to court. Look the judge in the eye and say, "Your Honor, I would like to mount a vigorous defense in this matter. However, I don't think I can testify truthfully to the Court as I have difficulty remembering what I was doing five days ago, never mind five YEARS. That said, I would ask the Court to dismiss the charge."
Then shut up and listen. Could save you a hundred bucks.
2006-07-26 13:14:54 · answer #3 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of coarse...the odds in this case will not be against you...1 the cop still has to show up, and remember what the sitation was written for. 2 you might get granted a staute of limitation. most states its 7 yrs...in ur case if its a minor ticket..they will drop it...u pay court cost.
2006-07-26 13:15:06 · answer #4 · answered by itilian_2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most often if the ticketing officer doesn't show up in court they dismiss or reduce the violation. because it is so old i doubt the officer would show up in court. it is worth it if you have the time, however if you are taking time off work to go it may cost you $100 in lost wages. your call, good luck.
2006-07-26 13:13:22 · answer #5 · answered by mypurpleelephant 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just pay the 100 dollar becuz u'll end up paying more than u intend by going to court.
2006-07-26 13:12:23 · answer #6 · answered by deviousbeautifulangel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its probably goin to be dismissed, the cop probably wont show up and there will most likely be no paperwork on this ticket. GO and maybe save the $ 100
2006-07-26 13:13:00 · answer #7 · answered by jamie5511 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to court probably the cop is retired now, or at least cant remember the ticket
2006-07-26 15:05:38 · answer #8 · answered by johnman142 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heck yeah, go to court! If they couldn't settle this matter in a more timely fashion, thats their unresponsible action. I'm sure any judge in their right mind would let you off in a heart beat, sure to be ticked when they see how badly THAT ball was dropped!
2006-07-26 13:13:42 · answer #9 · answered by Missie l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fight it, explain that you were under the impression you would get a notie to appear and here we are...5 yrs later!
2006-07-26 13:13:15 · answer #10 · answered by distalbicept 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋