I'm 17, and got a ticket for speeding a few weeks ago, 24mph over (I'm stupid, I know, I shouldn't have been going that fast). I have one prior ticket from over a year ago for failure to control vehicle (I got in an accident that was truly an accident, due to inexperience and bad weather). I went to court and got the points reduced to zero. This is a six point ticket, what do you think the chances are that I could get the points reduced if I went to court?
And what should I plead, Not Guilty, or No Contest? I definately was speeding, so not guilty sounds wrong, but is there a possiblity of contesting points if i plead No Contest?
Thanks
p.s. I got two sets of directions on what to do with the ticket, that is why I'm slightly confused.
2007-01-21 07:00:27 · 6 answers · asked by captrs 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
1. you may be able to contest the violation itself at your local court. however, it is the insurance company that will assess you the "points", not the court or rmv. good luck fighting the insurance company !!
2007-01-21 08:45:10 · answer #1 · answered by Officer Baz Says... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have 2 options, of which you'll have to decide what's best for you. Most speeding tickets carry mandatory points. Now, if you plead not guilty, and the judge finds you guilty-there's no bargaining. You get the points. However, you may be able to go to a driver education program and get them removed, or in many states one year of ticket free driving will reduce your points, usually at a rate of 2 per year. Or, you can plea bargain-plead guilty, which you may get a lessor charge like careless driving, and ask for a fine with no points. You would have to discuss that with the prosecutor. Most municipal courts would rather have the fine revenues in their coffers, so I think plea bargaining before entering a guilty plea will give you more leverage, and a better chance of not getting any points.
2007-01-21 09:42:20 · answer #2 · answered by Mark P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to plead "Not Guilty" if you want to get the points reduced. If you plead guilty then the judge has no recourse but to fine you and give the points.
If possible take your Mom or Dad with you. Most the time you can talk to the DA about reducing the points or pleading to a lesser offense. You will still have to pay the fine. Make sure you have the money with to pay the fine that day, this way when you speak to the DA you can tell you have the money for the fine.
Also make sure if the judge asks where you got the money, tell him you earned it even if your parents lend it to you. It makes you look more responsible.
Wear a nice pair of pants and a shirt with a tie, your going to court not a party. Call everyone Sir or Madam. Address the Judge as "Your Honor", "Yes, Your Honor," "No Your Honor", Thank you, "Your Honor" it shows respect.
So you know, my screen name starts with "FOP" it stands for "Fraternal Order of Police". I know what I'm talking about. Good Luck.
2007-01-21 07:53:56 · answer #3 · answered by fop_5 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you plea no contest you are really saying you know you are in the wrong but you get to explain what and why. You have already said you are guilty so just plead guilty and get it over with.I have no idea what your chances are as that will be up to the judge -hopefully he/she will slap a heavy fine on you and take your drivers license away until you are 21----------maybe they can or willl order you to go to the morgue and visit some of the kids that were not so lucky while driving---maybe this will knock some sense into you.
2007-01-21 10:06:54 · answer #4 · answered by nickle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plead no contest and request driving school it will keep the ticket from going on your record and most insurance companies will accept it as driver improvement and it will reduce your insurance rates!!
2007-01-21 09:33:11 · answer #5 · answered by blueflash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-01-21 08:46:41 · answer #6 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋