How do I prepare to go to traffic court to defend my case?

Question

My license was suspended without my knowledge back in November 2006, and I live in Tampa, FL. The reason it was suspended was because I had mailed a speeding ticket payment, and because of mail delays, they did not receive my payment in time and therefore suspended my license without my knowledge. I got into a car accident, and the cops found out my license was suspended and took it away. The next day, I received a letter from the DMV stating that my license was to be reinstated. I'm going to court to get the citation lifted, how do I prepare myself for traffic court? Never done this before.

Answer 1

first call the post office to see if there were any bad delays at that time in the holidays.

Next type up your statement and sign it.

Now have someone else drive you to the court. wear a coat and tie, look quite business like, fresh haircut. be very polite. always call the judge "your honor"

Hand a copy of your statement to the court recorder when you enter or are called.

apologize for not being aware of the slow mails at that time.

The court likes to see people taking the court system seriously, and is willing to be a bit more understanding if you look serious.

you will do fine.

Answer 2

I guess I would start with a copy of whatever I paid the fine with showing the date I paid it. Do you have a witness who saw you mail it. Also would get a copy of the cancel check. Ask to see a copy of the letter they sent notifying you of the suspense of license.
To bad you didn't s send it register or certified or by ups or something track able.

Answer 3

Get all your receipts and tickets on hand to prove to the judge that it was your intentions to pay on time. As for the accident, pictures, pictures, pictures and even a street diagram helps. Good luck!

Answer 4

Have a canceled check or money order receipt, This will show that you mailed the money for the fine in, That should be all you need.

Answer 5

Get a lawyer.