I got a speeding ticket just south of Shreveport, LA; the officer didn't put an amount to pay on it but asked me to call the court to ask. Because I'm in the military, my license and current residency addresses are in 2 different states, meaning, if they send me something I won't get it. Is there any technicality that I can get by with out paying this?
2007-02-20 11:59:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I wonder, did you show your green card? I got pulled over several times when I was in the Navy. The only time I got a ticket was when I DIDN'T show my military id.
If you showed your id, and that cop still gave you a ticket, either it was a well deserved ticket, or his wife and dog just left him.
In the end, you are the responsible person for paying your debt to society. If you messed up, you should own up. That's what the military is about. Don't try to wiggle out on a "technicality". The judge won't buy it, will assume you would be responsible being in the military and all, and throw you in the clink all the same. Then the military gets to punish you. Probably not worth it.
2007-02-20 12:07:08 · answer #1 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it means call the court clerk, because you won't get the mail and if you don't go to court or pay the fine, they'll issue a warrant for your arrest.
2007-02-20 12:06:54 · answer #2 · answered by Citicop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because you are required to have a good mailing address, that you will and can get mail at.
If you "don't" get it, they will merely issue a warrant for your arrest ( bench warrant) and wait for you to be stoped somewhere again, or wait till the military runs a background check on you and the MPs come to ask you about it.
2007-02-20 13:40:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fight it you will win just show up for court
2007-02-20 12:05:13 · answer #4 · answered by Fergie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋