Here in Michigan, we can admit responsibility "with explanation," and the judge will see what this has, if any effect, on the fine ($130 in MI). Obviously, I'm hoping it will lower, but will it go higher? Is that legal? It can either stay the same, $130, or lower, not higher, right?
2006-09-19 09:44:17 · 9 answers · asked by euges116 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
it won't go higher, the ticket will stand, also if you take it to traffic court you'll have to pay court fees, $35 in most states
2006-09-19 09:48:48 · answer #1 · answered by lamczyknic3000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Using California traffic courts as a reference, pleading guilty (which is essentially what you're doing) with an explanation is a common desire with people in your position. It sounds like you realize that you technically violated that statute that describes the violation, but there were circumstances that the ticket doesn't address that you'd like the court to know about. Adjusting the fine is a descretion of the judge, but your chances are pretty good that it would be lowered.
On the other hand if Michigan offers traffic school, that can be economically a good thing to pursue too. Successful completion wipes the whole violation from your record and that's a good thing when you factor in potential auto insurance rate responses.
Those who actually appear in court to do the same as you'd like to do via mail, might even fair better. But I don't know. There's something about a personal appearance that is better than the more sterile mailed letter.
2006-09-19 10:34:14 · answer #2 · answered by nothing 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No not higher.When you receive A violation for an infraction that is the penalty,designated for that infraction. The only possible problem I can see is if you also had A suspended license that did not show up before,or if for some reason your proof of liability insurance were expired or fraudulent.
You should be fine and hopefully the magistrate will reduce your fine,most states will also allow you to make payments on your fine.
2006-09-19 09:52:13 · answer #3 · answered by foreversmilingirish 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's called pleading no contest. The chances of a judge changing the charge is slim. You will most likely pay court costs on top of the original ticket.
2006-09-19 09:53:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never put your money on the whim of another person.
If he thinks you watch too much Judge Judy, worst case, $130 plus court costs. Best case could just be court costs, but you will not walk out of there with the same amount of money you walked in with.
2006-09-19 09:51:09 · answer #5 · answered by Chronic Observer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, that depends on what the explanation is, and you didn't say. Simply by taking it to court, you will encur court costs. So the chance you will take is whether the amount U save on the ticket is worth the extra expense in court costs.
2006-09-19 10:44:58 · answer #6 · answered by frenchy62 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a little higher due to court fees. Pay the ticket and go to traffic school to have it wiped from your record.
2006-09-19 10:38:00 · answer #7 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You leave a lot when you allow a judge to determine your fate. You could be one of the lucky ones to get a judge who'll side with you. But then again you could get the one who just got yelled out by his family, the car wouldn't start and he's just mad at the world. Then you wouldn't come off so well.
2006-09-23 06:01:32 · answer #8 · answered by Eddie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can't get any higher, and go ahead, most times they get a good laugh from them. We always did in Atlanta.
I decided to break the law on purpose because ...................
I knew it was illegal but I beleived it was ok for me because..
Honestly I have never head a answer to one of those that did not make me roll laughting.
2006-09-19 16:58:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋